Elite
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Elite

8.0
Yr 2018
Status Ended
Crime Mystery Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Elite is widely regarded as a compulsively watchable, if occasionally soapy, teen drama that effectively blends murder-mystery elements with grounded social commentary. Critics frequently compare the series to shows like Gossip Girl and Big Little Lies, noting that its commitment to high-stakes melodrama and intense character dynamics makes it an addictive binge-watch.

While some reviewers acknowledge that the show relies on recognizable teen tropes, many emphasize that it twists these clichés into compelling, deeper narratives. The series is lauded for its gritty exploration of class tensions and racial overtones, though viewers are often warned that the characters can be morally challenging and the mature themes, including sex and violence, are intended for older teen audiences.

“Its commitment to breakneck melodrama is undeniably enjoyable.”

“Elite does indeed include countless teen show clichés, but it also relishes the opportunity to dig a bit deeper and twist them into more interesting shapes.”

“Elite is gritty in its portrayal of class tension.”

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Why fans love it

Since its 2018 debut, this Spanish drama thrives on the collision between extreme wealth and working-class outsiders. What begins as a volatile social clash inside an exclusive prep school quickly turns deadly, weaving mystery around a sudden disappearance and the tragedy that follows. Seduction and jealousy fuel every interaction, turning typical hallway politics into a tense crime story where privilege constantly complicates the truth.

Beyond the central whodunit, the series hooks viewers by leaning into complex, unpredictable relationships. Intricate love triangles, ménages à trois, and strained brotherly bonds constantly test the characters' loyalties. Subplots exploring identity, including a storyline featuring a gay Muslim character played by Omar Ayuso, bring distinct personal stakes to the overarching chaos. It is an unapologetically dramatic mix of high-society scandal and dark suspense.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 9
Longest run 56 eps
María Pedraza
María Pedraza
as Marina Nunier Osuna
8 episodes
Omar Ayuso
Omar Ayuso
as Omar Shanaa
56 episodes
Valentina Zenere
Valentina Zenere
as Isadora Artiñan
32 episodes
Itzan Escamilla
Itzan Escamilla
as Samuel García Domínguez
40 episodes
André Lamoglia
André Lamoglia
as Iván Carvalho
32 episodes
Carmen Arrufat
Carmen Arrufat
as Sara
24 episodes
Ander Puig
Ander Puig
as Nico
24 episodes
Nadia Al Saidi
Nadia Al Saidi
as Sonia
24 episodes
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Miguel Herrán as Christian Varela 9 episodes Fernando Lindez as Joel 16 episodes Mirela Balić as Chloe 16 episodes Ester Expósito as Carla Rosón Caleruega 24 episodes Gleb Abrosimov as Eric 16 episodes Miguel Bernardeau as Guzmán Nunier Osuna 32 episodes Nuno Gallego as Héctor 8 episodes Alejandro Albarracín as Luis 16 episodes Ane Rot as Emilia 8 episodes Danna Paola as Lucrecia Montesinos Hendrich 24 episodes Jaime Lorente as Fernando García Domínguez 16 episodes Mina El Hammani as Nadia Shanaa 31 episodes Anitta as Jessica 8 episodes Álvaro Rico as Leopoldo Benavent Villada 24 episodes Maribel Verdú as Carmen 16 episodes Arón Piper as Ander Muñoz 32 episodes Ana Bokesa as Rocío 16 episodes Pol Granch as Philippe Florian Von Triesenberg 16 episodes Álex Pastrana as Raúl 16 episodes Manu Ríos as Patrick Blanco Commerford 24 episodes Álvaro de Juana as Didac 16 episodes Khosi Ngema as Fikile Bhele 8 episodes Georgina Amorós as Cayetana Grajera Pondo 32 episodes Jorge López as Valerio Montesinos Rojas 16 episodes Claudia Salas as Rebeka Parrilla Lopez 32 episodes Leïti Sène as Malick D. 8 episodes Carla Díaz as Ari Blanco Commerford 24 episodes Martina Cariddi as Mencía Blanco Commerford 24 episodes Andrés Velencoso as Armando 11 episodes Diego Martín as Benjamín Blanco 19 episodes Elisabet Gelabert as Azucena 25 episodes Carloto Cotta as Cruz Carvalho 10 episodes Adam Nourou as Bilal 12 episodes Guillermo Campra as Hugo 10 episodes Marc Bonnin as Álex 10 episodes Ainhoa Santamaría as Inspectora 24 episodes Abdelatif Hwidar as Yusef Shanaa 23 episodes Rubén Martínez as Teo 16 episodes Josito Pena as Guardaespaldas Principe philippe 16 episodes Lola Marceli as Beatriz Caleruega 15 episodes Christopher Bencomo as Didac (voice) 8 episodes Arthur Garbe as Iván Carvalho (voice) 16 episodes Juan Perales as Bernart 8 episodes Iván Mendes as Dalmar 17 episodes Ignacio Carrascal as Javier 11 episodes Jon Rod as Médico 3 episodes Jorge Suquet as Martín 6 episodes Ramón Esquinas as Ventura Nunier 12 episodes Rocío Muñoz-Cobo as Laura Osuna 14 episodes Irene Arcos as Pilar Domínguez 14 episodes Alfredo Villa as Antonio Muñoz 8 episodes Farah Hamed as Imán Shanaa 21 episodes Julián Ortega as Encargado 'La Cabaña' 6 episodes Boré Buika as Lieutenant 10 episodes Eva Llorach as Sandra 19 episodes Yaiza Guimaré as Begoña 9 episodes Liz Lobato as Andrea 8 episodes Sergio Momo as Yeray 6 episodes Marta Aledo as Victoria 6 episodes Pepe Ocio as Alfonso 5 episodes Iria del Río as Greta 4 episodes Godeliv Van den Brandt as Virginia 8 episodes Javier Mula as Hombre Amenaza 4 episodes Àlex Monner as Felipe 3 episodes Luz Cipriota as Roberta 4 episodes Olaya Caldera as Maria 4 episodes María Ordóñez as Luena 4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Editor
Fran Amaro Joe Tornos Javier Martín Penagos
Director
Dani de la Orden Daniel Barone Menna Fité Sílvia Quer Elena Trapé Eduardo Chapero-Jackson Roger Gual Ginesta Guindal Jorge Torregrossa Ramón Salazar
Production Manager
Héctor Ubón
Sound
Álvaro López-Arregui
Production Coordinator
Babel Gayo
Third Assistant Director
Adrián Valle
Producer
Paloma Molina Antonio Asensio Mosbah
Second Assistant Director
Ybare Seco
Makeup Designer
Paty López
Creator
Carlos Montero Darío Madrona
Executive Producer
Carlos Montero Jaime Vaca
Production Design
Federico García Cambero
Key Makeup Artist
Lorena Berlanga
Casting Producer
Judith López
Director of Photography
Pablo Díez
Original Music Composer
Ricardo Curto
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keywords

love triangle jealousy infidelity seduction menage a trois friendship elite murder school disappearance lgbt gay muslim teen drama brother brother relationship gay theme muslim character
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 05, 2018
Status
Ended
Origin
ES
TMDB Votes
9,367