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Season 1 – The House of the Spirits

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Spanning a century, the Trueba family faces secret loves, revolution, and generational conflict between the tyrannical patriarch and his granddaughter, set against violent social upheaval.
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The House of the Spirits — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A beautifully crafted and moving adaption, The House of the Spirits successfully translates Isabel Allende's epic novel to the screen, pairing emotional resonance with striking visuals.

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Johanna Schneller Globe and Mail May 7
It was worth the wait. Allende’s themes, rich and dense, need this room to breathe. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Guardian Apr 29
2/5
Terrible things befall the women in this story; their consolation is that they told you they would, and they lived to tell the tale. It’s not enough. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety Apr 29
Gorgeously filmed, the series is about family, passion, revenge and political unrest. The first Spanish-language adaptation of Allende’s novel is sensational, and long overdue. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com May 7
3.5/5
While visually stunning and emotionally resonant, the series sometimes struggles with pacing and narrative distance. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media May 5
4/5
This well-produced eight-part TV miniseries offers viewers a reinterpretation of Isabelle Allende's signature work that captures its magical realism and stays true to its strong feminist messages. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) May 4
3/5
Without taking too many risks or grand stylistic flourishes, The House of the Spirits understands what best translates to the visual language of Allende's work and follows that path. That's enough to avoid disappointment. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Elisha I @asapidox Aug 3 A slow start that took a while to find its footing. It improved as the season went on, with a few stronger episodes in the middle, but never fully came together. An okay watch overall, though it didn't leave a lasting impression. See more Casey A @Casey837 Jul 22 I haven't read the book and had no idea that this had been a turned into a movie years ago, but I have to say that this TV show is very compelling, beautifully shot and brutally honest about the subject matter. It's been a great piece of television to watch as someone who had no prior knowledge of the source material. See more Ranjeeta B @RT96655469 Jun 3 I read the book a long time ago and Allende became one of my favorite authors very quickly after reading more of her books. Now, i only hope they do a series for Of Love and Shadows as well!! See more Lucia L. @RT39628433 May 27 This is such a phenomenal series. The story is as magical as it was tragic. I found myself captivated by the incredible characters and the beautiful story of love and loss, strength and courage, forgiveness and compassion. Isabel Allende is a masterful storyteller. See more sunnie L @RT27729696 May 26 This tv series is amazing! I couldn't stop watching! See more Iv M @Nuevausuaria1 May 25 El uso constante de violencia hacia animales ya no se siente como una crítica a la crueldad humana y a la imponencia de los que tienen dinero, sino como un recurso perezoso y que si se omitía, igual representaba mucho relacionando la historia de libro. Lo preocupante no es solo que aparezca, sino lo normalizado que está dentro del entretenimiento y el hecho de que los mismos actores simulan el acto y ya es algo minimizado y más porque es Sur América. See more Read all reviews
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Alfonso Herrera

Esteban Trueba

Nicole Wallace

Clara del Valle

Dolores Fonzi

Actor

Fernanda Castillo

Actor

Nicolás Francella

Miguel Espinosa

Gabriela Aguilera

Nana

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 29, 2026 Rosa the Beautiful Alba returns to her decayed family home seeking refuge; there, a presence guides her to the hidden diaries her grandmother, Clara, wrote throughout her life; as Alba begins to read, Clara's voice draws her back to a time when politics and the supernatural coexisted in uneasy balance; Clara's childhood was steeped in wonder; as the youngest, she was protected and indulged, growing up in a world where the extraordinary felt natural; her Uncle Marcos filled her days with tales of faraway places. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 26, 2026 Las Tres Marías A devastated Esteban Trueba abandons the northern mines and travels south to rebuild his life at Las Tres Marías, his family's ruined estate; with determination, he devotes himself to restoring the land, seeking to tame both the landscape and his own fate; hardship hardens him, the obsession with control and power begins to take root; he meets the García family of tenant farmers, especially Pancha, forming a bond that will leave an indelible mark on the generations to come. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2026 Clara the Clairvoyant Esteban brings Clara to their new home in the capital, the big house on the corner; after their daughter Blanca is born, the family, including Esteban's sister, Férula—travels to Las Tres Marías, where Clara uncovers her husband's dark past and realizes her fate is bound to Pancha García and her descendants. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2026 The Lovers Blanca and Pedro Tercero, the foreman's son, grow up meeting every summer at Las Tres Marías; what begins as an innocent friendship soon turns into a secret that defies class boundaries; their forbidden love deepens with each passing year, becoming a dangerous passion that challenges the world around them; Clara delights in watching her children grow, but change is approaching; one summer, the eccentric Count Jean de Satigny arrives in town, cloaked in charm and mystery. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 26, 2026 The Time of the Spirits Clara recovers from her husband's violence, thanks to the love and care of her astral sisters, Luisa, Nora and Marta Mora; she transforms the big house on the corner, following the advice of spirits to shelter the needy, artists and seekers of spirituality; Blanca survives Pedro's absence, embarking on a journey into the unknown. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2026 Little Alba Alba's birth softens old family wounds; Blanca profits from her ceramic beasts, unaware that her aunt Rosa first embroidered them decades earlier; Clara reaches her apogee alongside the Mora Sisters and her eccentric hosts, sharing laughter and spiritual knowledge, but a visit from the past brings Clara a new twist in her life. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 26, 2026 The Terror At eighteen, Alba Trueba awakens to both passion and political conviction through her relationship with Miguel, as the country stands on a knife's edge between hope and division; amid a crisis that reaches her own family, the revelation of a long-kept secret shakes her to the core and the nation's political rupture will forever shape the course of her life. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 26, 2026 The Hour of Truth The country is engulfed in the shadow of a violent dictatorship, while the family, once the center of love and magic, continues to fall apart; Trueba's power, once absolute, begins to crumble and his voice no longer commands fear, only echoes of regret; Alba refuses to remain silent; she tries to use what is left of her privilege to help those who suffer most, the persecuted; in every act of defiance, she carries the teachings of her grandmother, Clara, who taught her compassion. Details

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Season Info

Director
Francisca Alegría
Executive Producer
Isabel Allende, Eva Longoria
Screenwriter
Francisca Alegría, Fernanda Urrejola
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Apr 29, 2026
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