Death Inc.
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| Spanish | Muertos S.L. |
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| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Cinematography | Juan Luis Cabellos |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 26-33 minutes |
| Production company | Contubernio Films |
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| Network | Movistar Plus+ |
| Release | 4 April 2024 – 30 January 2025 |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 21 August 2025 – 7 August 2026 |
Death Inc. (Spanish: Muertos S.L.), is a Spanish black comedy television series created by Laura Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre, Nando Abad and Araceli Álvarez de Sotomayo.[1] The plot centers on the power struggle that unfolds after the founder dies without naming a successor.[2]
The series premiered on 4 April 2024 on Movistar Plus+. It was renewed for a second season, which followed later that year. In early 2025, Netflix acquired the global rights, releasing the first two seasons on 31 July 2025. The series was renewed by Netflix for a third season, which premiered exclusively on 21 August 2025. The fourth and final season premiered on 7 August 2026.[3]
Premise
[edit]In the first season, the employees of the Torregrosa Funeral Home deal with the death of its founder and owner, Gonzálo Torregrosa. Gonzálo's sales agent, Dámaso Carrillo seems certain that he will take control of the company until Gonzálo's widow Nieves decides to run it aided by her hapless but enthusiastic son-in-law, Chemi, and against her daughters' plans to close the funeral home and open a gym. While Dámaso conspires and manipulates his colleagues against the new management, the company faces competition from the Transitus Funeral Home and its expansion plans, as well as a #MeToo case that threatens Gonzalo's legacy.
In the second season Nieves struggles with the revelation of Gonzalo's indiscretions while running the funeral home with the help of Chemi, who continues to launch short-lived schemes that backfire on Torregrosa. Dámaso suspects that Gonzalo is his biological father. Dámaso's apprentice, Pablo, enters into a sexual relationship with Vanesa, Dámaso's main rival from Transitus.
In the third season, Nieves hands the directorship of Torregrosa to Vanesa, but remains as an employee to keep herself busy. Vanesa struggles to keep Chemi and his schemes at bay, while Dámaso undermines Vanesa by exposing his affair with Pablo to the staff, resulting in Vanesa's dismissal.
In the fourth season, Nieves decides on whether Dámaso or Chemi will become the next director of Torregrosa. Vanesa plots revenge against Dámaso.
Torregrossa’s staff also face struggles of their own. The dour and morbidly-minded mortician, Abel, tries to date the superstitious and hypochondriac receptionist, Olivia. His fellow mortician, Manuela, tries to maintain order, but continues to obsess about her near-death experience. Nino, the hearse driver, barely gets through with his alcoholism. The elderly cremator, Anselmo, awaits retirement. The bartender, Laiya, proposes having sex with anyone who would listen. A missing employee, Carmen, remains on leave.
Cast and characters
[edit]| Character | Portrayed by | Seasons | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Dámaso Carrillo | Carlos Areces | Main | |||
| Abel Aguado | Gerald B. Fillmore | Main | |||
| Olivia | Aitziber Garmendia | Main | |||
| Nieves Torralba | Ascen López | Main | |||
| José Miguel "Chemi" Fondao | Diego Martín | Main | |||
| Nino | Salva Reina | Main | |||
| Pablo Morales | Roque Ruiz | Main | |||
| Vanesa Hernández | Amaia Salamanca | Main | |||
| Manuela | Adriana Torrebejano | Main | |||
| Anselmo | Manolo Cal | Main | |||
| Laia | Lorea Intxausti | Main | |||
| Pilar Torregrosa Torralba | Bárbara Santa-Cruz | Main | |||
| Milagros Torregrosa Torralba | Lucía Quintana | Main | |||
Episodes
[edit]| Series | Episodes | Originally released | |||
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| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 8 | 4 April 2024 | 25 April 2024 | Movistar Plus+ | |
| 2 | 6 | 16 January 2025 | 30 January 2025 | ||
| 3 | 6 | 21 August 2025 | Netflix | ||
| 4 | 6 | 7 August 2026 | |||
Season 1 (2024)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 4 April 2024 | |
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Gonzalo Torregrosa passes away; Dámaso plans a takeover but faces Nieves, the widow. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 4 April 2024 | |
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Nieves runs the funeral home; Chemi introduces unconventional ideas, upsetting Dámaso. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 11 April 2024 | |
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Dámaso tries to undermine Nieves; Chemi’s marketing clashes with tradition. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 11 April 2024 | |
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Staff tensions rise; Chemi faces resistance and Dámaso’s schemes intensify. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 18 April 2024 | |
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A #MeToo case threatens the funeral home; staff face conflicts and external pressure. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 18 April 2024 | |
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Chemi uses social media to promote the home; Vanesa offers to buy Torregrosa. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 25 April 2024 | |
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Team-building trip; Manuela and Nino search for Don Gonzalo’s secret hideaway. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 25 April 2024 | |
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Tragedy hits; Dámaso has a crisis while rumors of a takeover spread. | ||||||
Season 2 (2025)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 9 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 16 January 2025 | |
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Dámaso questions his lineage and seeks proof of connection to the Torregrosa family. | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 19 January 2025 | |
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The funeral home faces competition; Dámaso’s leadership is challenged and conflicts rise. | ||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 26 January 2025 | |
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Dámaso’s past resurfaces; staff struggle with personal and professional issues. | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 26 January 2025 | |
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A new competitor threatens business; staff must adapt to survive. | ||||||
| 13 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 30 January 2025 | |
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Chemi’s personal life complicates work; Manuela helps Abel with love life. | ||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 30 January 2025 | |
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Staff face a moral dilemma with lasting consequences for the funeral home. | ||||||
Season 3 (2025)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 15 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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Vanesa takes over as director; Dámaso and staff adjust to her leadership. | ||||||
| 16 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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Dámaso plots to undermine Vanesa; Chemi causes disruptions in the team. | ||||||
| 17 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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A crisis forces staff cooperation; personal and professional lines blur. | ||||||
| 18 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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Vanesa’s decisions are questioned; staff confront leadership over concerns. | ||||||
| 19 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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Chemi faces consequences of his actions; team relationships are tested. | ||||||
| 20 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 21 August 2025 | |
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Chemi spirals after a friend’s death; Dámaso reveals shocking secrets to Manuela. | ||||||
Season 4 (2026)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in series | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 21 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Dámaso and Chemi vie to become director; sibling clients bicker on how to dispose of a body. | ||||||
| 22 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Chemi introduces a series of hare-brained schemes; a client tries out one of them. | ||||||
| 23 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Chemi pitches cryonics. Dámaso has a date with Pablo’s mother. Manuela struggles to recall a deceased client. Abel has a new girlfriend. | ||||||
| 24 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Pablo’s contract at Torregrossa is about to expire; a client requests a funeral for her pet guinea pig. | ||||||
| 25 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Chemi plans to hire non-Caucasian staff to make the workplace diverse; a client requests a funeral for his amputated leg. | ||||||
| 26 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Laura Caballero | Alberto Caballero, Daniel Deorador, Julián Sastre & Nando Abad | 7 August 2026 | |
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Chemi hires a black guy, introduces a mascot, and faces a staff revolt; the staff deal with a deceased client’s multiple romantic partners. | ||||||
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On 17 April 2023, creators Alberto Caballero and Laura Caballero announced the development of a new comedy series titled Muertos S.L. in collaboration with their production company, Contubernio Films, for Movistar Plus+. The series was conceived as a dark comedy set in a funeral home, exploring themes of family dynamics, inheritance, and the absurdities of life and death.[1]
Despite the initial renewal for a third season on Movistar Plus+, in July 2025, Netflix acquired the global distribution rights to the series. The first two seasons were rebranded as Death Inc. and released on Netflix on 31 July 2025. The third season premiered exclusively on the platform on 21 August 2025, marking the series' global debut.[4]
Filming
[edit]The series was filmed in Spain, with production taking place in various locations to capture the authentic atmosphere of a funeral home setting.[5]
Release
[edit]Death Inc.'s first two seasons aired on Movistar Plus+ from April 2024 until January 2025. On 11 July 2025, Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the series' third season which premiered on 21 August 2025.[6][4]
Critical response
[edit]Death Inc. was met with positive reviews from critics. For the first season, Mikel Zorilla of Espinof wrote that the series is "the definitive confirmation that the Caballero brothers shine best with shorter lengths", and awarded it with a 7 out of 10 rating.[7] Noé R. Rivas of Mindies praised the show's ensemble cast, stating that "each actor brings their own unique touch to the whole", and also spoke positively of the direction by Laura Caballero, as well as the "carefully crafted" set design and production. She concluded that the series "demonstrates the creative maturity of its creators, Alberto and Laura Caballero, who have managed to evolve and adapt to new times and platforms without losing their personal touch." She further added that with this project, "the Caballero siblings consolidate their position as key figures in Spanish television comedy, capable of reinventing themselves and exploring new genres without losing their essence."[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 de Dios, Marisa (30 July 2025). "'Muertos SL', una comedia negra de los creadores de 'La que se avecina' sobre el negocio de la muerte" ['Muertos SL', a dark comedy from the creators of 'La que se avecina' about the death business.]. El Periódico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ Morrison, Jessica (22 August 2025). "Death Inc: Hilarious Spanish Comedy to Die for on Netflix!". Red94. Archived from the original on 8 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Muertos SL' llega a su fin: Netflix pone fecha al final definitivo de la serie" ['Muertos SL' comes to an end: Netflix sets a date for the series' final conclusion.]. Diez Minutos (in European Spanish). 29 May 2026. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- 1 2 "New on Netflix this month, including hit show's return after long absence". The Independent. 18 August 2025. Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Movistar Plus+ Starts Shooting Muertos S.L." TTV News. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ↑ "'Death Inc.' (Muertos S.L.) Acquired by Netflix — Seasons 1–3 Releasing Over Summer 2025". What's on Netflix. 11 July 2025. Archived from the original on 14 July 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ Zorrilla, Mikel (5 April 2024). "'Muertos S.L.' da la estocada definitiva a 'La que se avecina'. La nueva serie de Movistar+ demuestra que los hermanos Caballero brillan más en formato corto" ['Muertos S.L.' deals the final blow to 'La que se avecina'. The new Movistar+ series proves that the Caballero brothers shine brighter in a short-form format.]. Espinof (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Crítica de 'Muertos S.L.', la nueva serie de Los Caballero estrenada en Movistar Plus+" [Review of 'Muertos S.L.', the new series by Los Caballero that premiered on Movistar Plus+]. Mindies (in Spanish). 2024. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.