The second season of Berlino 2 arrived on Netflix on May 15, 2026, returning the charismatic Andrés de Fonollosa—known simply as Berlino—to a string of high‑stakes schemes. This follow-up to the original hit extends the franchise’s focus on meticulous thefts and interpersonal conflict while expanding its footprint across Spain. The production by Vancouver Media leans into elegant settings and coastal backdrops to build a European circuit for its protagonists. For readers keen on both screen drama and real locations, the series doubles as a guide to spots you can still visit and recognize on camera.
The new season frames the attempted seizure of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, the Lady with the Ermine, as a centerpiece of the plan—but the artwork functions mainly as a cover. The real scheme targets aristocratic figures in Malaga: a decoy heist meant to ensnare a duke and duchess who believe they can manipulate Berlino. As the story unfolds, revenge and blackmail become driving forces, and the staged theft reveals deeper emotional and strategic stakes for the crew.
Filming locations across Spain
Producers sought locations that could convey aristocratic taste and a touch of mystery, so much of the action was shot in Andalusia and other Spanish regions. In Seville, the crew favored the historical core to evoke narrow alleys, stately homes and cultural hubs. The show uses the city’s atmospheric streets to suggest old‑world privilege and private residences where the plan takes shape. Elsewhere, Madrid provided studio interiors and controlled environments to stage the more technical sequences, while northern and coastal towns supplied seaside vistas and medieval textures.
Seville: historic heart and noble residences
Seville features prominently, especially the Casco Antiguo neighborhoods around Calle Laraña and Plaza del Patio de Banderas, locations chosen for their mix of romance and shadowed corners. The series also filmed at the city’s Academy of Fine Arts, whose historic rooms stand in for institutions and private galleries. Another remarkable set piece is the Palacio del Marqués de la Motilla, noted for its neo‑Gothic tower and designed by the Italian architect Gino Coppedè. That residence helps convey the aristocratic world that Berlino infiltrates during the season.
Madrid, San Sebastián and Peñíscola: interiors and coastal contrasts
Madrid’s contribution was mostly interior work and controlled studio shoots, chosen to reproduce refined apartments and secure facilities. Up north, San Sebastián supplies maritime panoramas with locations such as Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, plus the atmospheric Parte Vieja and Plaza de la Constitución, where historic façades recall early 20th‑century elegance. On the eastern coast, Peñíscola provides a nearly intact medieval core and the dramatic Castillo dels Templers, a fortress once associated with the Knights Templar and later used in numerous film and TV productions, including previous fantasy series.
Plot architecture and the cast
The second season spans eight episodes and was written by series veterans including Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato. Pedro Alonso returns as the central figure, and his performance anchors the moral complexity of the operation. The ensemble blends returning faces and new additions: Michelle Jenner plays Keila, the technical brain; Tristán Ulloa is Damián, a pragmatic counterweight; Begoña Vargas, Julio Peña Fernández and Joel Sánchez round out younger and action‑oriented roles. New characters portrayed by Inma Cuesta, Marta Nieto and José Luis García‑Pérez bring fresh tensions linked to the aristocratic targets, while cameos from legacy stars tie the spin‑off into the wider franchise.
Who to watch for
Expect Berlino to oscillate between charm and ruthlessness, with supporting cast members evolving into distinct players rather than flat accomplices. The series foregrounds strategy and emotional payoff over long expository scenes, so key moments hinge on character choices rather than just action choreography. For viewers familiar with the parent show, these performances aim to deepen existing mythology while introducing new interpersonal dynamics.
Reception and what to expect as a viewer or visitor
Critical response has been mixed: some reviewers praised the production values and the use of Spanish settings, while others argued the spin‑off stretches the original concept past its most compelling limits. One prominent review rated the season poorly, describing it as leaning too heavily on pace and twists at the expense of character depth. Fans may still find value in the atmospherics and in tracing filming sites across Seville, Madrid, San Sebastián and Peñíscola. Whether you watch for the heist or the locations, the season offers a compact, visually driven eight‑episode experience that doubles as a travel list for curious viewers.
