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Netflix’s ‘Legado’ Premieres Tomorrow, Exploring Family Power Struggles and Political Contradictions

The eight-episode Spanish drama follows a principled media patriarch confronting his children’s corruption and hypocrisy within a left-leaning empire.

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José Coronado, en 'Legado'

Overview

  • ‘Legado,’ created by Carlos Montero, Pablo Alén, and Breixo Corral, debuts on Netflix on May 16, 2025, with its first season of eight episodes.
  • The series stars José Coronado as Federico Seligman, a media magnate who returns from illness to find his children undermining his ethical legacy.
  • While drawing comparisons to ‘Succession,’ ‘Legado’ sets itself apart with a morally grounded patriarch navigating systemic corruption and familial betrayal.
  • The drama delves into themes of privilege, political hypocrisy, and corporate intrigue, including land reclassifications and political exchanges.
  • Directed by Eduardo Chapero-Jackson and Carlota Pereda, the show leverages Netflix’s platform to tackle polarizing political narratives rarely seen on Spanish broadcast TV.