Movistar Plus Drives Into YA Comedy, Smart Social Issue Genre
Movistar Plus is expanding its Spanish originals and seeking younger viewers while building on the international success of its recent series and films. Its upcoming titles use comedy and crime drama to explore social tensions, with the company aiming to balance distinctive stories with broad audience appeal.
The comedy *Many People Need to Die*, created by comedian Victoria Martín, has attracted viewers and new subscribers, prompting an early second-season order. Other featured projects include *Killing a Bear*, a fact-based thriller about conflict in the Pyrenees, and *The Castle*, Isabel Peña’s series debut about a police inspector pursuing a prostitution kingpin. Movistar Plus plans to double its annual Spanish series output from eight to 16, using co-productions and emerging talent to support that growth.
- Movistar Plus is targeting younger viewers with new Spanish series.
- *Many People Need to Die* has been renewed for a second season.
- The company plans to increase annual series output from eight to 16.
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Movistar Plus is Spain's main streaming service, primarily known for producing Spanish-language television and films. In recent years, the platform has developed original series and films that have achieved success both within Spain and internationally.
The company is now pursuing an expansion strategy to reach younger viewers whilst building on this recent success. It is focusing on comedy and crime dramas that explore social themes, aiming to create distinctive, high-quality content that appeals to broad audiences.
To support this growth, Movistar Plus is investing more heavily in Spanish series production and partnering with both established and emerging creative talent. This reflects the company's ambition to compete effectively in the increasingly competitive streaming market.
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