TV series
One family. Two worlds.
One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.
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Episode 1
A family faces danger after being reunited in a dystopian Madrid; Julia's attempts to rescue an abused minor results in grave consequences.
Directed by David Molina EncinasWritten by Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero
Episode 2
Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's killer.
Directed by David Molina EncinasWritten by Tatiana Rodríguez, Arantxa Cuesta, Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz
Episode 3
Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.
Directed by David Molina EncinasWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas, David Muñoz
Episode 4
A distraught Hugo and Julia confront Luis with what they discovered at the CIM, prompting Alma to quickly initiate her cover-up.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Veronik Silva, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas
Episode 5
Emilia begs Julia to run away. Alma brings Hugo a surprise while the CIM is being investigated. Daniela asks for help reuniting a baby with his father.
Directed by Luis OliverosWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Ángela Armero, Clara Botas
Episode 6
Alma celebrates her promotion with a large party, where Luis is warned about a secret government plan. Hugo makes a shocking discovery.
Directed by Jesús RodrigoWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas
Episode 7
A grieving Luis does everything he can to help a pregnant woman espousing dire accusations about the government. Alma meets with the president.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas
Episode 8
Sergio's visit to Sector 2 unearths a stunning revelation. Enrique informs Alma that Luis is asking too many questions; so she confronts her husband.
Directed by Luis OliverosWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara BotasGuest stars Fermí Reixach
Episode 9
Julia and Hugo begs Luis to meet Sergio's parents. When Marta recognizes some familiar faces, Álex and Emilia come up with a plan.
Directed by Lucas GilWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas
Episode 10
Manuela has a disturbing experience on the bus to work. The parents of the missing children continue to meet, while Emilia is threatened.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara BotasGuest stars Fermí Reixach
Episode 11
When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his son.
Directed by Luis OliverosWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas
Episode 12
The president asks Luis to give an important--but misleading--speech. With Hugo's help, Julia takes a risk in trying to save Manuela.
Directed by Lucas GilWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara Botas
Episode 13
New Spain's citizens rise up in revolution as the virus continues to spread rapidly, infecting even the most unexpected of people.
Directed by Lucas Gil, David Molina EncinasWritten by Daniel Écija, Roberto Martín Maiztegui, Inés París, Jorge Valdano, Clara BotasGuest stars Fermí Reixach
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Unax UgaldeHugo
Olivia MolinaJulia
Eleonora WexlerAlma
Ángela MolinaEmilia
Daniel Ibáñez
Laura QuirósMarta Múgica
Belén Écija
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