We are curious about characters from daily life, singers, kings or relevant figures in history and we usually go to the Internet to learn more. But an entertaining and enjoyable way to learn more about the history and the stories is to bet on the best biographical series, whether in documentary format or in non-fiction series format. Series that will help us learn about the life and work of characters of all kinds and whose plot will not only satisfy our curiosity but will hook us and entertain us for a few hours.
Today we collect some of the best biographical series you can watch on Netflix.
Shrimp, from the island to the myth
This series in documentary format tells us the story of one of the greatest flamenco figures of all time , Camarón de la Isla. An original Netflix series with only six chapters directed by José Estudier from Cádiz and which immerses us in the trajectory of the benchmark of world flamenco thanks to fragments of his life recounted with testimonials, acquaintances, videos and all kinds of archival material. A series of spectacular quality with more than seventy people who will tell us about the life of the artist such as Alejandro Sanz, Raimundo Amador, Lolita or Carlos Herrera.
A complete documentary in serial format that takes us through the life of Camarón de la Isla but also through the trajectory of flamenco from the 50s to today, through the neighborhoods, through the family, through singing or through San Fernando (Cádiz) as cradle of a myth and the stage that saw the artist grow. One of the best biographical series for any music lover or simply if you want to know more about one of the great figures of music in Spain. In addition, you will be able to see it in just one weekend.
Episodes: One season, six episodes
Duration : Between 50 and 55 minutes
See Camarón, from the island to the myth on Netflix
Versailles
From monarchy to monarchy, although changing countries. Versailles is also another of the best biographical series that you can watch and tells us the story of King Louis XIV of France with the Palace of Versailles as the setting since its construction in 1667. Versailles is a biographical series but it is also a series about the history of building or why the famous Sun King decided to build it there, fifty kilometers from Paris.
The series will take us through all the ins and outs of the figure of Louis XIV but also the history of France in the 17th century, the Palace of Versailles or the intrigues of the Court. Or how a Palace, according to experts, became a prison for the nobles and the way to keep them under control there. In addition, there is love, there are stories of romance and power and all kinds of intrigues that will keep us hooked during the twenty episodes of the series on Netflix.
Episodes : Two seasons, twenty episodes
Duration : Between 50 and 60 minutes
Surviving Escobar, Alias JJ
Series about Pablo Escobar are common and it is easy to learn about the life of one of the most famous drug lords in the world, but Alias JJ goes one step further and focuses on a character close to Escobar, Popeye. Popeye is the main hitman of the famous drug trafficker and this series focuses on a person who committed more than 300 murders and participated in more than 3,000 in total.
Alias JJ is the story of Popeye, Pablo Escobar’s main hit man and played by Juan Pablo Urrego. A series originally broadcast by Canal Caracol and which is now available on Netflix with 60 episodes involved in controversy and with complaints from victims of drug trafficking who claim that it is an offensive production. Be that as it may, if you want to delve into the life of Popeye and a story of death, prison and power, Alias JJ is one of the best biography series.
Episodes: One season, 60 episodes
Duration: About 45 minutes for each chapter
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Luis Miguel, the series
If you are interested in music, the series of the Mexican singer Luis Miguel is one of the best musical series but also one of the best autobiographical series available. It is a non-fiction (and non-documentary) production with Diego Boneta as the main actor, giving life to Luis Miguel before becoming a world star. From its beginnings and childhood to 22 years of age in 13 very interesting episodes.
Luis Miguel’s series delves into and addresses the life of the Mexican star before he became what he is today, a worldwide success. A single season with 13 episodes in which Boneta will reveal to us, in fictional format, some details of his life unknown to the general public. But, in addition, it is a series with an interesting plot that engages and with a great execution that will make it ideal for everyone, even for those who are not a fan of Luis Miguel or his music. And if you are, it is expected that there will be a second season of the series that addresses life from the age of 22.
Episodes: One season, 13 episodes
Duration : Between 50 and 60 minutes per chapter
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Maria Magdalena
Beyond monarchies or successful singers, the Maria Magdalena series available on Netflix is one of the most controversial biographical series of recent times. It seeks to recreate the life of the biblical character, represented by María Fernanda Yepes, and has 60 episodes available in which there will be fictional elements, although it is based on real events.
María Magdalena is a series originally broadcast by TV Azteca and created by Dopamine and Sony Pictures Television but you can watch it in its entirety on Netflix if you are interested in the theme and the character of “one of the devoted followers of Jesus”, as Netflix itself collects in your description.
Episodes: One season, 60 episodes
Duration : Between 40 and 50 minutes per chapter
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Freud
Freud is not a focused series with the intention that we follow it to the letter to learn about the life of its protagonist, who gives it its name. There are aspects that are real and others that are considered licenses from fiction. Set in 1886, the main character is a detective (something that never really happened) who uses his theories with the intention of finding out and investigating murders. The psychoanalyst is the protagonist of this story where we also see other historical figures such as Lou Andreas-Salomé, although she is “versioned” for fiction. Freud is not, therefore, a miniseries that is 100% true to reality, but it is an interesting and entertaining series that we can watch on Netflix with nuances and overtones of horror.
Episodes: One season, five episodes
Duration : Around 55 minutes per episode