Did you enjoy Money Heist? Fan-favourite character Berlin returns in the series prequel arriving on Netflix this month

The Money Heist universe is expanding with Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, a prequel spin-off centred on Berlin, played by Pedro Alonso.

Available on Netflix from 15 May 2026, this new eight-episode series plunges fans into a heist connected to the famous painting Lady with an Ermine. Following the worldwide success of Money Heist, Berlin steps back into the spotlight in a story set before the events of the original series.

Berlin: the cult character from Money Heist

It is impossible to talk about Money Heist without thinking of Berlin. Charismatic, unpredictable, and often unsettling, the character portrayed by Pedro Alonso became one of the most memorable faces of the Spanish series. Even after his tragic fate in the main storyline, Berlin continued to hold a unique place in the imagination of fans.

With Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, Netflix is banking on an already hugely popular character to extend the world of Money Heist. The project takes the form of a prequel spin-off and revisits Berlin at another point in his life, before the robbery of the Royal Mint of Spain.

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A heist in Seville centred around Lady with an Ermine

The plot of Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine is set in Seville, a backdrop that gives this chapter a strong identity. This time, the planned robbery revolves around the painting Lady with an Ermine, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. It is a choice that places the series in a world of art, desire, luxury, and deception.

Without revealing too much, this prequel is expected to bring back several elements that made Money Heist such a success: a high-risk operation, a team under pressure, and a meticulously crafted plan. The presence of such a famous artwork at the heart of the story adds a prestigious dimension to the narrative, while placing Berlin in an environment perfectly suited to his flair for spectacle.

Eight episodes to expand the Money Heist universe

Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine will consist of eight episodes, a format that will allow the series to develop the heist, the alliances between characters, and the darker corners of this new storyline. The series exists within the same universe as Money Heist, created by Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, two names closely associated with the franchise and its spin-offs.

This prequel is not built solely on nostalgia; it also aims to enrich the mythology of Money Heist by exploring one of its most fascinating characters. Berlin — strategist, seducer, leader, and man of contradictions — is the ideal figure to carry this new story.

Netflix release scheduled for 15 May 2026

Fans should mark the date in their calendars: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine will be available on Netflix from 15 May 2026. With its striking title, its Sevillian setting, and its direct connection to Money Heist, the series is already generating excitement among fans. For Netflix, this prequel is another opportunity to keep a major franchise alive; for viewers, it promises the return of Berlin doing what he does best: planning daring schemes, throwing people off the scent, and turning a robbery into a true spectacle.

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