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Netflix’s Animal Tops Spain Charts Days After Premiere

Luis Zahera’s comedic lead reframes Galicia’s rural precarity through the clash with urban pet culture.

Overview

  • Released on October 3, the series has reached No. 1 on Netflix Spain within days, according to multiple outlets.
  • The story follows Antón, a rural veterinarian who takes a job at his niece Uxía’s luxury pet shop, using the setup to explore rural‑urban tensions and professional strain.
  • Created by Víctor García León and Alberto de Toro for producer Alea Media, the show also marks a tonal shift for Zahera from darker roles into a warmer comedic lead.
  • Filmed entirely in Galicia, production used real locations across A Coruña province, including Pazo Dioño (Touro), Finca Donicio (Arzúa), Pontemaceira, Teo, Vedra, Cecebre and Santiago de Compostela.
  • Coverage highlights Lucía Caraballo’s preparation of a Galician accent with coach Fede Rey, while reports vary on the episode count and runtimes.