"Berlin" Season 2 "The Lady with an Ermine" debuts on Netflix May 15

Madrid, May 15. The second season of "Berlin", a spin-off of Netflix's smash hit "Money Heist", titled "Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine", streams globally on Netflix from May 15, 2026.

A masterpiece heist

The plot follows Berlin and Damian assembling the gang in Seville to steal Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "Lady with an Ermine". The 1489-1490 painting is in fact housed at the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków, Poland.

The real target

The big twist — the painting is not the actual target. The real aim is to ensnare the Duke and Duchess of Malaga, who have been threatening to blackmail Berlin.

Pedro Alonso's return

Spanish actor Pedro Alonso reprises the role of Berlin, the character — born Andrés de Fonollosa — who became a fan favourite in the original "La Casa de Papel" (Money Heist). His cunning, poetic, romantic persona has made him a cult character.

How season 1 fared

The first season released in December 2023. While it spent weeks in Netflix's Top 10, critics felt it was "not as gripping as Money Heist". It holds a 70% approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.

Creator Álex Pina's challenge

Álex Pina, creator of "Money Heist", calls this season "more emotional and complex". He has to live up to fans' expectations from the parent series.

What's next

Netflix has not yet confirmed Season 3, but sources say a script is being developed. There is also speculation about "Tokyo" or "Helsinki"-based spin-offs in the Money Heist universe.