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.

Global Reach

• 88 countries streaming the series
• Strong performance in major markets: 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
• Ahead of the new detective series “Nemesis”, which holds the second spot on global charts

Critical Reception

• Rotten Tomatoes has not yet tallied an official rating
• Early reviews note concerns about artistic depth:
• “Made with so little artistry”
• Adding new plotlines to an already strained premise can backfire
• Despite mixed critiques, audience numbers confirm the Money Heist brand remains strong

Production Details

• Creators: Alex Pina & Esther Martínez Lobato
• Cast: Pedro Alonso, Tristán Ulloa, Damián Vázquez, Joel Sánchez, Bruce, Michelle Jenner
• Marks the third major Berlin‑focused installment in the franchise

Takeaway

“Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine” proves that the Money Heist franchise can still captivate global audiences, even as critics debate its artistic merits.