# Release of Spanish crime series ‘El Castillo’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-spanish-crime-series-el-castillo
> Updated: 2026-09-25T18:36:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Movistar Plus announced the upcoming crime series ‘El Castillo’, a six-episode production based on Mabel Lozano’s non-fiction book ‘El Proxeneta’. The series explores the evolution of human trafficking and sexual exploitation networks in Spain, beginning with the construction of the country’s first macro-brothel in 1999.

The narrative follows a police inspector from the UCRIF and his partner as they investigate foreign syndicates exploiting women. Following the release of its official trailer, the series was presented out of competition at the San Sebastián International Film Festival before its scheduled premiere on the streaming platform.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: El castillo series explores sexual exploitation in Spain

The series ‘El castillo’ premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival, depicting the rise of human trafficking and sexual exploitation networks in Spain starting in the late 1990s.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-castillo-series-explores-sexual-exploitation-in-spain

### 2026-09-22: Movistar Plus announces crime series ‘El Castillo’

Movistar Plus has announced ‘El Castillo’, a six-part crime series based on Mabel Lozano’s book about pimping mafias in Spain, set to premiere on October 8.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/movistar-plus-announces-crime-series-el-castillo

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