Science fiction has always been a playground for the imagination, but apocalyptic dramas have carved out a special niche, plunging viewers into worlds where humanity teeters on the edge. From the gritty survival of The Walking Dead to the fungal horrors of The Last of Us, these stories resonate because they reflect our deepest anxieties. Netflix, never one to miss a trend, threw its hat into the ring with The Eternaut, an Argentine series that has quietly become a streaming powerhouse.
Premiering on April 30, 2025, The Eternaut dropped six episodes that immediately captured attention. Set in Buenos Aires, the show follows a group of survivors navigating a lethal snowstorm that wipes out most of humanity—only to discover an alien menace lurking in the aftermath. With Ricardo Darín leading the cast as Juan Salvo, the series blends intimate human drama with large-scale sci-fi spectacle, earning rave reviews (96% critics, 88% audience on Rotten Tomatoes) and a swift Season 2 renewal just a week after launch.
But the show's impact goes beyond critical acclaim. At the Iberseries & Platino Industria event in Madrid, data experts revealed that The Eternaut has been a subscriber magnet for Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series attracted approximately 236,000 new subscribers and prompted around 2.78 million existing members to renew their plans. That's a staggering number for a non-English-language production, underscoring the global appetite for compelling storytelling regardless of language barriers.
In fact, the show has been crowned the top SPLATAM (Spanish- and Portuguese-language) series of 2025, engaging over 3 million Netflix subscribers worldwide. This success mirrors the broader trend of international hits like Squid Game and Money Heist, proving that great stories transcend borders. For fans of the genre, The Eternaut is a must-watch, especially if you're looking for something to binge this September. Check out our late September binge guide for more picks.
What's Next for 'The Eternaut'?
Season 2 is already deep in pre-production, with Netflix targeting a tentative release window of 2027 or 2028. Francisco Ramos, VP of Content for Latin America, teased that the ambition has scaled up significantly. "The ambition has gone to a new level. Stuff is already happening, but it’s not actually with actors on screen, it’s technical with some VFX conceptualization," he said. "The actual shoot with the talent on screen, we don’t know [the dates] yet because it’s way bigger than Season 1, not only in budget, but in terms of scope and conception."
That promise of a grander scale is exciting for fans who've been waiting to see where the story goes. The first season, adapted from the iconic 1957 graphic novel El Eternauta by Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López, set a high bar. With Darín and Carla Peterson returning, the sequel is poised to be an event.
For those who haven't yet experienced The Eternaut, the first season is streaming now on Netflix. If you're a fan of dystopian tales like Black Mirror or the recent East of Eden adaptation, this is right up your alley. And with Season 2 on the horizon, there's no better time to jump in.
