El marginal (2016)
El marginal is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
El marginal has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish series never see. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 426 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 60 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — Spanish crime with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 5 seasons of it
- you're watching with family — it's certified TV-MA
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 426 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
An ex-cop entered a prison as convicted under a false identity in order to infiltrate within a group of prisoners that has just kidnapped the teenage daughter of an important national judge.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sebastián Ortega
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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