Best shows to learn Spanish on Netflix

Watching Spanish-language shows is one of the most enjoyable ways to train your ear — but only if you choose the right show for your level and use subtitles well. Here's how to do both.

For beginners (A1–A2)

• Extra en Español — a sitcom made specifically for learners, with slow, clear speech and simple storylines. The best starting point.
• Kids' shows like Pocoyó use short sentences and basic vocabulary, which is genuinely useful at the start.
• La Casa de las Flores — a Mexican comedy-drama with relatively clear, neutral Spanish once you've got the basics.

For intermediate learners (B1–B2)

• La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) — gripping enough to keep you watching, with European Spanish you'll really absorb.
• Las Chicas del Cable (Cable Girls) — clear Castilian Spanish and a period setting.
• Club de Cuervos — a Mexican comedy with natural, everyday dialogue.

How to actually learn from a show

1. Use Spanish audio — always. Choose original Spanish content over dubbed shows so the lip movements and rhythm match.
2. Start with English subtitles, then switch. Once you know the story, rewatch with Spanish subtitles so you connect sound to spelling.
3. Pick short scenes and repeat them. Five minutes studied closely beats an hour watched passively.
4. Say the lines out loud. Pause and copy a sentence — this is where listening turns into speaking.

Watching is input — speaking is the goal

Shows are fantastic for understanding, but understanding alone won't make you fluent — you also have to produce the language. That's the gap Navoq is built to close: it turns the words and phrases you're hearing into speaking practice, with instant feedback on your pronunciation. Watch for the ear, then speak to make it yours. (Curious how long it all takes? See how long it takes to learn Spanish.)