Colombian series have gained a prominent position on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in recent years. These series, with their gripping plots and high-quality production, offer a window into the rich cultural and social diversity of Colombia, presenting stories that range from love and drama to thrilling tales of action and crime. Here are the Colombian series you should stream.
Colombian series on Amazon Prime Video
The streaming platform Amazon Prime Video offers its users a wide variety of series and movies for all tastes, including from Colombia. Here are some of the Colombian series that stand out on this platform.
Los Caballeros las Prefieren Brutas (Gentlemen Prefer Them Dumb)
This Colombian series is based on the book of the same name by Isabella Santo Domingo. Gentlemen Prefer Them Dumb. Spanning two seasons – 22 episodes in the first, and 40 in the second – the series offers a provocative and humorous look at relationships, machismo, and feminism. The story follows Cristina Oviedo, played by Valerie Dominguez, an attractive, intelligent, and professional woman who faces the challenges of love and modern life.
Noticia de un Secuestro (News of a Kidnapping)
Based on the book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, this six-episode miniseries tells the story of the kidnapping of Maruja Pachon, a journalist and wife of Congressman Alberto Villamizar. The plot delves into the terror spread by the Extraditables, a faction of the Medellin cartel led by Pablo Escobar, who demanded that Colombian drug traffickers not be extradited to the United States during the 1990s.
Los Iniciados (The Initiated)
Inspired by the books of Mario Mendoza, this series follows Frank Molina, a journalist with bipolar disorder, as he investigates the death of his friend Monica. In his search for the truth, he uncovers a conspiracy that involves the entire city, where uncontaminated water is rationed. This eight-episode series combines mystery and chaos, featuring complex and dark characters.
Rigo
Based on the life of Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Uran, this 99-episode series, inspired by the book Rigo by Andres Lopez, tells the story of the athlete starting from his childhood in Urrao, which was marked by the tragic death of his father at the hands of paramilitaries. Despite the difficulties he faces, Rigo promises to take care of his family, finish his studies, and become a professional cyclist. The series premiered in October 2023.
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Colombian series on Netflix
Netflix also offers a wide variety of Colombian series. Here are some of the most notable.
Cien Años de Soledad (One Hundred Years of Solitude)
The Netflix adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude premiered on December 11, 2024, and is based on Gabriel García Márquez’s acclaimed novel. This Colombian magical realism series consists of eight episodes, each running approximately 59 to 68 minutes. The story follows the Buendía family over several generations in the mythical town of Macondo, exploring themes of solitude, love, war, and the cyclical nature of history.
Palpito (The Marked Heart)
Premiering in 2022, Palpito tells the story of Simon, a man seeking revenge after his wife is killed for her heart, which is then transplanted into the wife of a powerful businessman. In his quest for justice, Simón meets Camila, the woman who received his wife’s heart, and together they uncover the dark organ trafficking network behind the crime. The series is composed of two seasons, with 14 episodes in the first and 10 in the second. Although the ending suggests a continuation, a third season has yet to be confirmed.
La Primera Vez (Eva Lasting)
Set in 1976, this series follows Camilo, a teenager who attends the all-boys Jose Maria Root District School in Bogota. The arrival of Eva Samper, the first girl to be admitted to the school, disrupts the lives of the students, who begin to see the world from a new perspective. The series has two seasons, with 13 episodes in the first and 10 in the second. A third season is expected.
Secuestro al Vuelo 601 (The Hijacking of Flight 601)
This six-episode miniseries is based on the true story of an airplane hijacking in Colombia. The plot follows two flight attendants who try to outwit their captors during tense negotiations both in the air and on the ground. The hijackers demand the release of 50 political prisoners and a large sum of money. The series premiered in April 2024.
Distrito Salvaje (Wild District)
Distrito Salvaje follows the story of Jhon Jeiver (played by Juan Pablo Raba), a former guerrilla fighter who, after the signing of the Peace Treaty in Colombia, tries to reintegrate into society in Bogota. As he attempts to reconnect with his family, he becomes entangled in a web of crime and corruption, facing a moral dilemma about which side of the law to follow. The series has two seasons, each with 10 episodes.