Elite (2018)
Kernel Score: 90% · 9,330 ratings
Genres: Crime, Mystery, Drama
First aired: 2018-10-05
Seasons: 8 · 64 episodes
Is Elite worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A glossy Spanish teen thriller where rich and poor students collide, and a murder frames each season. It is soapy, sexy and silly in places, but it's easy to binge if you like drama with a mystery hook.
Watch it if you
- like teen dramas with a murder mystery
- enjoy rich-versus-poor stories
- want a fast Spanish-language binge
Skip it if you
- want realistic school drama
- dislike soap-opera twists and love triangles
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Elite
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.
Elite parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Elite is a mature teen drama involving murder, infidelity, and sexual content among students.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A murder mystery and its fallout drive the plot with tense, dramatic conflict.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — The series features love triangles, seduction, infidelity, and explicit sexual storylines.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Elite
If you liked Elite, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- You (2018) — 90%: Twisty, obsessive thriller with a dark edge
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- Riverdale (2017) — 91%: Soapy teen drama with a murder at its centre
- Mare of Easttown (2021) — 90%: A serious, grounded small-town murder mystery
- The Night Of (2016) — 89%: A serious, slow-burn crime story with a murder at its centre
- Bates Motel (2013) — 90%: Dark family drama with murder and secrets
Cast
- Omar Ayuso as Omar Shanaa
- Valentina Zenere as Isadora Artiñan
- André Lamoglia as Iván Carvalho
- Carmen Arrufat as Sara
- Ander Puig as Nico
- Nadia Al Saidi as Sonia
- Fernando Lindez as Joel
- Mirela Balić as Chloe
- Gleb Abrosimov as Eric
- Iván Mendes as Dalmar
Elite FAQ
Is Elite worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A glossy Spanish teen thriller where rich and poor students collide, and a murder frames each season. It is soapy, sexy and silly in places, but it's easy to binge if you like drama with a mystery hook.
Where can I watch Elite?
In the US you can stream Elite on Netflix.
Is Elite OK for kids?
Elite is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Elite is a mature teen drama involving murder, infidelity, and sexual content among students.
What shows are like Elite?
If you liked Elite, try You, Pretty Little Liars, Riverdale and Mare of Easttown.