Berlin’s New Heist Show Tops Netflix Charts

A fresh chapter in the Money Heist saga, “Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, ” launched on May 15 and quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s worldwide view‑count list. The series centers on Berlin, played by Pedro Alonso, and his latest escapade with a mysterious lady who keeps an ermine. It follows the franchise’s tradition of high‑stakes robbery plots, building on the earlier spin‑off “Berlin and the Jewels of Paris” that debuted in late 2023. The show’s surge is impressive: it streams in 88 countries, with strong performance in major markets such as Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. In the United States it ranks ninth overall on Netflix, surpassing titles like “Between Father and Son. ” Its popularity is confirmed by its placement ahead of the new detective series “Nemesis, ” which currently holds the second spot on global charts.Critics have offered mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes hasn’t yet tallied an official rating, but early feedback points to concerns about the series’ artistic depth. One reviewer noted that the show seems “made with so little artistry, ” while another warned that adding new plotlines to an already strained premise can backfire. Despite these critiques, audience numbers suggest that the Money Heist brand remains strong. The production team includes creators Alex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, with a cast featuring Pedro Alonso, Tristán Ulloa, Damián Vázquez, Joel Sánchez, Bruce, and Michelle Jenner. The series marks the third major Berlin‑focused installment in the franchise’s lineup.