Production Begins on Berlin Season 2: Money Heist Spin-off Returns to Netflix

Netflix's globally acclaimed Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) spin-off series 'Berlin' has officially begun production on its second season. The series, which ranks among Netflix's top 10 most-watched non-English shows, is preparing to captivate audiences once again with its signature blend of suspense and intrigue.

Star-Studded Cast Returns with New Additions

Pedro Alonso returns to breathe life into the iconic character of Berlin, accompanied by his talented crew of specialists. The ensemble cast includes Michelle Jenner as Keila, a brilliant electronics engineering prodigy, and Tristán Ulloa as Damian, Berlin's confidant and philanthropic professor. The dynamic team is further strengthened by Begoña Vargas as the risk-taking Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández as Berlin's loyal lieutenant Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce, the crew's determined action specialist.

New Setting Brings Fresh Challenges

The second season shifts its narrative to Spain's vibrant city of Seville, where Berlin and his crew will execute their next elaborate heist. This new location introduces compelling new characters to the story, including:

Inma Cuesta portraying Candela, an unpredictable and temperamental Sevillian

José Luis García-Pérez as Álvaro Hermoso de Medina, the eccentric and hedonistic Duke of Malaga

Marta Nieto embodying Genoveva Dante, the mysterious and refined Duchess of Malaga

Production Details and Creative Team

The eight-episode season comes from the creative minds of Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, the visionaries behind Money Heist and Sky Rojo. The writing team includes David Barrocal, Lorena G. Maldonado, and Itziar San Juan. The directorial team brings together accomplished filmmakers:

Albert Pintó (Nowhere, Sky Rojo)

David Barrocal (Sky Rojo, El refugio atómico)

Jose Manuel Cravioto (El refugio atómico, Diablero)

Filming Locations and Production Timeline

Production commenced on January 23, 2025, with filming scheduled across multiple Spanish locations, including Madrid, Seville, and San Sebastian. While Netflix hasn't announced an official release date, the second season is expected to premiere in 2026.

First Season's Remarkable Success

The spin-off's first season demonstrated remarkable performance metrics on Netflix:

Accumulated 372.60 million viewing hours within its first 91 days

Reached 56.7 million views

Ranked as Netflix's 9th most-watched non-English series of all time

Achieved #1 global ranking in its release week

Entered Top 10 lists in 91 countries