Must-Watch! ‘Operation Banco Central’ Unveils Historic Hostage Drama on Netflix

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By: Jessica Morrison


Operation Banco Central is a Spanish series revisiting a historic hostage situation set against a backdrop of a coup attempt. All five episodes have been available for streaming on Netflix since November 8, 2024.

Streaming platforms also serve as a medium to unveil significant historical events. Operation Banco Central, a new mini-series on Netflix, explores a Spanish bank heist that could have escalated into a coup and threatened a nascent democracy.

Created by Patxi Amezcua and featuring Miguel Herran (from Money Heist), this historical thriller joins Netflix’s lineup of series and films based on true events such as Hijack 93, another hostage crisis with a backdrop of demands, and The Chicago Seven. Operation Banco Central has been available for streaming on the platform since November 8, 2024.

What is the Plot of Operation Banco Central?

Since the death of Franco and the end of the fascist dictatorship, Spain has been transitioning smoothly to democracy. On February 23, 1981, military personnel attempted a coup at the Congress but were arrested, with several incarcerated. Then, on May 23, 1981, eleven men robbed the Central Bank of Barcelona, taking 200 people hostage. Initially, authorities considered it a typical bank robbery. However, they soon realized that this armed group was not just after money; they demanded the release of four military officials involved in the coup three months earlier.

Who Stars in Operation Banco Central?

  • Miguel Herrán
  • María Pedraza
  • Hovik Keuchkerian
  • Isak Ferriz

Where to Watch Operation Banco Central Streaming?

The mini-series Operation Banco Central is available for streaming on Netflix since November 8, 2024. To explore other recent Spanish-speaking productions on the platform like Last Night in Tremor, Gangs of Galicia, or Ni Una Mas, subscribe to the service of the giant with the red N. You can choose from three subscription plans: essential at $5.99/month, standard at $13.49/month, and premium at $19.99/month.

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