The next chapter in the Money Heist universe is officially underway, and May 15, 2026 Netflix is bringing fans a high-stakes story that doubles down on the chaos, charisma, and emotional stakes that made the global franchise a phenomenon.
This time, Berlín and Damián bring the gang together in Seville to pull off a master heist: pretending to steal The Lady with an Ermine. Pretending? Yes — because their real target isn’t the painting at all. It’s the Duke of Málaga and his wife, a couple who believe they can blackmail Berlín. What they don’t anticipate is that their challenge will awaken Berlín’s darkest impulses — and his appetite for revenge.
Created by Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, and written by Pina, Martínez Lobato, David Barrocal, Lorena G. Maldonado, Itziar Sanjuán, Humberto Ortega, and Luis Garrido Julve, the new installment is directed by Albert Pintó, David Barrocal, and José Manuel Cravioto.
The ensemble cast includes Pedro Alonso, Michelle Jenner, Tristán Ulloa, Begoña Vargas, Julio Peña Fernández, Joel Sánchez, Inma Cuesta, José Luis García-Pérez, and Marta Nieto. Filming took place across Seville, Madrid, San Sebastián, Peñíscola, and other Spanish cities — once again grounding the franchise in authentic, cinematic European landscapes.
Where We Last Left Berlín
Season 1 of Berlin expanded the emotional and psychological foundations of the beloved Money Heist antihero. Rather than focusing purely on a large-scale robbery, that series pulled viewers inside Berlín’s internal world — his obsessions, his delusions of grandeur, and his unshakeable belief that beauty is worth stealing for.
The first season’s heist—a wildly romantic operation involving jewels in Paris—showed Berlín as a man who could be both intoxicating and infuriating: a poet-thief, a narcissist with a Messiah complex, and a leader who inspired total devotion from his crew even as he dragged them into moral quicksand.
But it also revealed cracks in his armor. Berlín’s pursuit of love—specifically his all-consuming infatuation with Camille—became the emotional heartbeat of the season. That storyline grounded him in a way La Casa de Papel never fully explored, showing how delusion and desire make him both dangerous and deeply human.
This new Seville chapter builds directly on that foundation. Fans will once again see Berlín at the height of his brilliance and at the mercy of his impulses — and this time, it’s personal.
A Fresh City, A New Con, and a Different Kind of Enemy
The decision to set this heist in Seville instantly changes the energy of the story. The city’s fiery aesthetic — its architecture, festivals, and musical traditions — becomes the backdrop for a con that’s bigger, bolder, and more intricate than anything Berlín’s crew has attempted before.
But unlike previous jobs, this isn’t about money, romance, or a grand philosophical gesture. This time, the operation is fueled by revenge. The Duke of Málaga and his wife believe they can outmaneuver Berlín, underestimate him, and use their influence to corner him.
They picked the wrong man.
The fake-art heist setup is pure Álex Pina: theatrical, layered, psychologically loaded, and full of room for double-crosses. The idea that the painting is merely a diversion — a trap within a trap — is the kind of narrative twist that made Money Heist one of Netflix’s most-watched non-English-language series ever.
Why This Chapter Matters for the Franchise
This installment is more than a spin-off or side quest. It’s another piece in the growing Money Heist universe — a place where morality is always negotiable and every character hides a deeper, darker story.
Fans of Berlin will find all the ingredients they loved: the operatic flair, the impossible logistics, the messy emotions, and that signature blend of danger and seduction. But they’ll also get a sharper look at Berlín’s evolution — and perhaps a hint at the legacy he leaves behind in La Casa de Papel.
One thing is clear: the franchise still has plenty of tricks up its red sleeves.
