Get ready to plan the perfect heist, because one of Netflix's most iconic characters is plotting his return. Pedro Alonso's charismatic and unpredictable Berlin is back for a new chapter, with the spin-off series Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine officially set to premiere on the streaming giant in May 2026. This marks the next explosive installment in the global phenomenon that began with La Casa de Papel (Money Heist).
A New Target in Seville
This time, Berlin and his strategic partner Damián (Tristán Ulloa) are assembling their crew in the sun-drenched streets of Seville, Spain. Their mission appears straightforward: steal the priceless painting Lady with an Ermine. However, the official logline reveals a brilliant twist—the art theft is merely a decoy. Their true objective is the Duke and Duchess of Málaga, a powerful couple who have made the fatal mistake of attempting to blackmail Berlin. The confrontation promises to unleash Berlin's most ruthless side as he seeks vengeance.
The series brings back the core team from Berlin's previous Paris adventure, ensuring the same dynamic chemistry that fans loved. Michelle Jenner (Keila), Begoña Vargas (Cameron), Julio Peña Fernández (Roi), and Joel Sánchez (Bruce) are all confirmed to return. They'll be joined by new face Inma Cuesta as Candela, who becomes Berlin's latest romantic entanglement. José Luis García-Pérez and Marta Nieto round out the cast as the formidable Duke and Duchess.
The Creative Masterminds Return
To ensure the new season retains the signature tension and style of the franchise, original Money Heist co-creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato are back at the helm. They return as writers and creators for this season, promising to inject the same DNA that made the original series a worldwide binge-watching obsession. The spin-off's first season debuted in 2023 to a massive audience, proving that the appetite for high-stakes, character-driven capers is stronger than ever.
The return of Berlin is a major event for Netflix's 2026 slate, joining other anticipated originals. This news comes as the streamer's action offerings continue to surge, with recent confirmation that the blockbuster 'Extraction' franchise is powering forward with a third film. Meanwhile, fans of gritty thrillers should note that Jason Statham's 'Homefront' is among the titles leaving the service in the same month Berlin returns.
What Else Is Streaming in May 2026?
Netflix's May 2026 lineup is packed with variety. Subscribers can look forward to the second season of the Danish crime hit The Chestnut Man, the launch of a new Lord of the Flies adaptation, and Tina Fey's new dramedy The Four Seasons. Animation fans have the Michael B. Jordan-voiced Swapped arriving May 1, and the adult animated spin-off Big Mouth: Mating Season. The month also brings the premiere of Martin Short's documentary Marty, Life Is Short and a new stand-up special from Wanda Sykes.
As the streaming landscape constantly shifts, with major titles arriving and departing, Berlin's latest caper is poised to be a must-watch event. The series cleverly blends the elaborate heist mechanics that defined Money Heist with the personal vendetta and romantic entanglements that make Berlin such a compelling anti-hero. Will his thirst for revenge lead to his greatest triumph or his ultimate downfall?
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine begins its heist on Netflix on May 15, 2026. For more on what's coming and going from the platform, check out our guide to Zack Snyder's classic 'Dawn of the Dead' remake exiting Netflix and the departure of Alan Ritchson's early hit 'Blue Mountain State.'
