Overview
During a violent confrontation arranged between radical fans of two football clubs, Salvador Aguirre, an ambulance driver, rescues his injured daughter Milena, a member of the ultra group, which defends racist, violent and homophobic values, totally opposed to those he instilled in her.
What critics are saying
Critical reception for the Spanish crime-thriller series Salvador is generally positive, with reviewers praising its high-adrenaline direction and its timely exploration of far-right extremism. Outlets commend the series for creating a sustained portrait of tension while effectively critiquing the gradual rise of neo-Nazism and incel culture.
Many critics found the show to be an immersive and thrilling experience, pointing to its strong political concerns and kinetic storytelling as key highlights that allow the narrative to get under the viewer's skin from the start.
However, the series drew criticism regarding its pacing and runtime. Some reviewers felt that its eight episodes were unnecessary and that the story would have worked better as a standalone feature film, while also finding the titular main character somewhat irritating despite solid acting.
“This is a thrilling watch that gets under your skin from the first minute”
“a sustained portrait of tension”
“Salvador does a pretty decent job of showing the many ways in which neo-Nazism has become prominent”
“it has eight episodes, when it could have been a feature film.”
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Salvador occupies a uncomfortable middle ground between the chaos of professional football tribalism and the quiet, desperate reality of a father trying to piece together a life that has fractured. The show centers on the moral dissonance of an ambulance driver navigating the aftermath of violent clashes, where his professional duty to save lives collides with the ideological extremism of his own family. It treats the world of radical fans not as a backdrop for action, but as a rigid structure that forces characters to choose between blood ties and their own conscience.
Luis Tosar anchors the drama, portraying the strain of a man who suddenly realizes the person he raised is an active participant in movements he despises. By grounding the mystery within the confines of private belief versus public performance, the series examines how radicalization creates a chasm in relationships that are usually considered unshakable. The tension does not come solely from the violent encounters of rival clubs, but from the realization that the most dangerous opposition is often found inside one's own front door.
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Details
- First Aired
- February 06, 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- ES
- TMDB Votes
- 57