Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine: release date, cast and what to expect

The expansion of the Money Heist universe

Since its debut in 2017, Money Heist became one of Netflix's greatest success stories. The Spanish series conquered audiences with its combination of elaborate heists, charismatic characters and strong emotional impact. Over five seasons, the production created a rich universe with multiple narrative layers and memorable characters—among them, Berlin, whose magnetism justified the creation of his own spin-off.

Release date and where to watch Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

The miniseries Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine premieres worldwide on May 15, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Following the platform's standard practice, all episodes are expected to be released simultaneously, allowing fans to binge the new story.

The story of Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

At first glance, the plot revolves around an ambitious plan: to steal The Lady with an Ermine, the famous Renaissance painting by Leonardo da Vinci. However, as is tradition in the Money Heist universe, nothing is exactly as it seems. One of the major twists is that stealing the painting may be just a distraction. Berlin and his team plan to use the heist as a cover to deceive a powerful couple who know compromising secrets from his past.

Cast: returning and new faces

The new season brings back important characters including Michelle Jenner as Keila, Tristán Ulloa as Damián Vázquez, Begoña Vargas as Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández as Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce. The miniseries also introduces new characters that promise to move the plot forward.