Overview

• The series from creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato premiered on Netflix on Friday, introducing a new high-concept social thriller.
• Set in the secret Kimera bunker, the story follows Spain’s ultra-wealthy sheltering as global conflict looms, centering on the interlinked Varela and Falcón families.
• Coverage highlights a notable twist at the end of the first episode that reframes viewers’ expectations without revealing plot specifics.
• Cast members describe the show as a pointed look at privilege and power, with one calling it a revenge against the powerful and noting the elite’s frivolity even under confinement.
• Production built an extensive, highly detailed bunker set in Spain for an immersive months-long shoot, and the creators kept the narrative tethered to current events, revising elements as real-world developments evolved.