Elite (TV series)
Elite (Spanish: Élite) is a Spanish-language teen drama series that was created for Netflix by Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona. The show is set in Las Encinas, a fictional elite high school in Spain which caters to privileged and wealthy teenagers. Élite initially focuses on three working-class students who win their enrollment at Las Encinas through a scholarship program, and on the social and romantic interactions that they have with several students there. As of April 2024, the show has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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| Starring | see List of Elite characters |
| Composer | Lucas Vidal |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 56 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Francisco Ramos |
| Production locations | Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 41–59 minutes 10–15 minutes (short stories) |
| Production company | Zeta Producciones |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 5 October 2018 – present |
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Though the series does have its share of light-hearted moments, Élite mainly centres around the trials and tribulations of its protagonists, exploring "hot-button", progressive issues like homosexuality, classism, parental neglect, drug use and other illicit activities, including crime and murder.
The debut season, comprising eight episodes, premiered on Netflix on 5 October 2018, earning positive reviews from critics and viewers who described the series as a "guilty pleasure." The writing, acting, and portrayal of mature themes were particularly praised. In October 2018, the series was officially renewed for a second season, which premiered on 6 September 2019.
With continued success, by October 2021, Netflix confirmed the renewal of the series for a sixth season, which was released on 18 November 2022. On 25 October that year, Netflix confirmed the show had been renewed for its seventh season, which premiered on 20 October 2023 (with original star Omar Ayuso returning). On 19 July 2023, it was announced that Élite's announced eighth season would serve as the series finale, with series veteran Mina El Hammani set to reprise her role as Nadia Shanaa.