Our website's entertainment offerings maintained their brilliance, capturing attention in both access and prime time during the month of July
Spanish Television Shines in Summer 2025
Spanish television has been captivating audiences this summer with a diverse range of new entertainment offerings. From high-profile Spanish dramas and series available on major streaming platforms to traditional TV networks, the small screen has something for everyone.
On free-to-air television, shows like 'Dog House' on La 1 have been a new success, helping shelter dogs find foster families and averaging a 10.7% share and 771,000 viewers in July. Another hit, 'Dog House's final episode in July, reached a high of 905,000 viewers and a 12.4% share.
La 1 also led the ratings with 'El Gran Premio del Verano' returning to Monday evenings for the third consecutive year, leading the ratings with an average of 12.4% and 930,000 viewers. The channel achieved its best prime time rating (11.5%) in 13 years in July and led the youth audience (10.6%) with its best result in 20 years.
On La 2, 'Knowledge and Win', hosted by Jordi Hurtado, continues to be one of the most watched contents, closing July with an average of 506,000 viewers and a 5.7% share. Meanwhile, 'Numbers and Letters', presented by Aitor Albizua, has seen a significant increase in viewership, with its best monthly average on La 2 and record-breaking first and second episodes.
In the realm of Spanish drama, 'The Uprising', hosted by David Broncano, has been the big revelation of free-to-air television, achieving an average audience share of 13.5%, 1.681 million viewers, and over 4.3 million unique viewers per night. The show will return to La 1 in September and bid farewell to its first season on July 10, with an average of 10% and 1.018 million viewers (1.082 million including the rerun) and almost 3.2 million unique viewers each night.
Streaming platforms have also contributed to the success of Spanish television. 'The Gardener', a popular Spanish romantic thriller streaming now on Netflix, features a unique plot about a hitman who cannot feel emotions and his complicated relationship with his mother and a victim he falls in love with. It has been noted for gripping suspense and strong performances.
'Furia' (also known as Rage), premiered July 11, 2025, is another Spanish series that has gained attention for its dramatic and socially relevant themes. Starring well-known actresses including Ana Torrent, Carmen Machi, and Claudia Salas, it is produced by Producciones Mandarina.
'The Hunting Wives', although not exclusively Spanish, has been highly talked about on Netflix, showcasing intense and melodramatic storytelling with a variety of complex characters. It captures diverse social and cultural issues and is among the notable new releases this summer.
These shows highlight the strong presence of Spanish-language drama and thriller series as the most successful new entertainment offerings on Spanish television and streaming during the summer 2025 season. Spanish Radio and Television's diversified programming offers entertainment for all audiences and represents Spanish society.
- The average viewership of the hit show, 'Dog House', on La 1, was 771,000 viewers in July, making it one of the most watched contents on movies-and-tv and entertainment platforms.
- In the realm of Spanish drama, 'The Uprising' has been among the most successful new entertainment offerings on free-to-air television, averaging an impressive 1.681 million viewers and a 13.5% share.
