Learn Spanish with Someone Has to Die

Yes, Someone Has to Die is a B2-level pick for Spanish learners. Set in 1950s Spain under Franco, this three-part drama uses more measured, formal Spanish than modern shows, which makes it clearer to follow. At only three episodes it is a quick, self-contained watch for B2 learners.

Key takeaways

  • Someone Has to Die is a B2-level pick for Spanish, best suited to upper-intermediate learners.
  • A short, tense period drama: three episodes of measured 1950s Spanish.
  • It runs 1 season, 3 episodes, so its vocabulary recurs enough that finishing it builds real Spanish listening.
  • Against the 27 other Spanish titles in our difficulty index, it is easier than 1 of them.
  • Expect everyday Spanish such as familia and honor.
  • Watch it with Spanish subtitles rather than your own language, which the research links to the biggest listening gain.
Difficulty
B2 (challenging)
Best for
upper-intermediate learners
Format
TV series
Length
1 season, 3 episodes
Genre
thriller, drama, period
Platform
Netflix
Relative difficulty
Easier than 1 of 27 other Spanish titles we rate
In our index
1 of 28 Spanish titles

How we rate difficulty

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Spanish words you'll hear in Someone Has to Die

familia
family
honor
honor
apariencia
appearance
escándalo
scandal
miedo
fear

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Frequently asked questions

Is Someone Has to Die good for a short Spanish watch?
Yes. It is only three episodes, and the 1950s setting means more measured, formal Spanish than fast modern shows, which suits B2 learners with graded subtitles.