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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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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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Belinha R @RT06968925 May 16 Uma série muito bem produzida e com ótimas atuações. Gostei muito See more Mone C @Mone77 May 14 A very well-produced TV show, perfect settings in each time period, one of the best adaptations I've ever seen. The cast is very sharp, well-integrated, and very well chosen. I got emotional in several episodes. One of the best surprises of the year for sure. Congratulations to Prime Video, they nailed it with this tv show. I loved every episode. See more Robert R @moltolegato May 5 I was done with this series after two dogs were brutally murdered in just the first two episodes. The English dubbing from the original Spanish makes the dialogue stilted and phony. Hard pass. See more Philip B @RT54724239 May 5 Isabel Allende's rich and captivating novel is given an outstanding adaptation in this new series. Filmed entirely in Chile, the dramatic landscapes are perfectly matched with the mood of magical realism. See more Thomas O @RT21481765 May 3 Excellent series great to see Isabel Allende as show runner. See more Iris BoaVista T @RT60834866 May 2 The House of the Spirits is not just a series—it's an experience that resonates with the viewer. Each scene feels alive, laden with memories, feelings, and silences that speak volumes. It's a story that invites you to feel, without haste. Nicole Wallace delivers a delicate and almost ethereal Clara, as if she exists between two worlds. Her performance is subtle, yet profoundly touching. Alfonso Herrera, on the other hand, constructs an intense and contradictory Esteban, full of strength and imperfections, making him painfully real. Together, they bring to life a powerful encounter between the sensitive and the brutal, love and pride. It's a series that doesn't end with the credits—it lingers, echoing within the viewer. See more Read all reviews
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Alfonso Herrera

Esteban Trueba

Nicole Wallace

Clara del Valle

Dolores Fonzi

Actor

Fernanda Castillo

Actor

Isabel Allende

Executive Producer

Francisca Alegría

Director

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
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Apr 29, 2026