Movistar Plus Drives Into YA Comedy, Smart Social Issue Genre — SkimNews
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- Movistar Plus has doubled its annual original Spanish series output from eight to 16 titles, citing higher subscriber engagement and client acquisition as key drivers
- Movistar Plus secured two International Emmy nominations in 2025 — one for Alberto Rodríguez’s 'The Anatomy of a Moment' and best actor for Javier Cámara in 'Jakarta'
- Victoria Martín made her series debut with 'Many People Need to Die,' a YA-focused comedy on Millennial angst that drove new subscriptions and earned a Season 2 order
- Jorge and Alberto Sánchez-Cabezudo created 'Killing a Bear,' a fact-based Pyrenees bear murder mystery co-produced with Arte France that uses genre to explore deep social conflict
- Diego San Jose, creator of 'Celeste,' stated Movistar Plus encouraged creative freedom to craft a nuanced series with 'light and shade' rather than a broad comedy, contributing to its global success
- Isabel Peña made her TV series co-creator debut with 'The Castle,' a crime thriller co-written with Rodrigo Sorogoyen, marking Movistar Plus’ push to onboard emerging talent
Why it matters: By doubling its original output and investing in young creators and socially resonant genre storytelling, Movistar Plus strengthens its position in global content markets, directly increasing its leverage in international sales and co-productions while shifting audience demographics younger. This expansion reflects a measurable strategic pivot backed by subscriber growth and award recognition.
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