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Riot Police

2020 · Crime, Drama · 1 season · ★ 7.4

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Synopsis of Riot Police

August 2016. In a tenement building in central Madrid, six officers from a riot police unit must carry out an eviction, known in police slang as a "lanzamiento." Facing them stands a large group of neighbors and supporters who refuse to give ground, while the unit chief calls for backup over the radio as the operation goes wrong. Afterward, Internal Affairs opens an investigation into what happened. Laia, played by Vicky Luengo, follows the case with a tenacity that clashes with her superiors' rush. She senses the case hides more than it seems, and the officers, each with their own personal lives and conflicts, must decide what to do with the weight of what they have done on the street. The series, created by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Isabel Peña, streams on Movistar+.

1season
6episodes
52 minper episode
7.4audience scoreTMDB · 167 votes
8.1IMDb rating5,323 votes

Seasons of Riot Police

Cast by Riot Police

Victoria LuengoVictoria LuengoLaia Urquijo6 episodes
Álex GarcíaÁlex GarcíaAlexánder Parra6 episodes
Hovik KeuchkerianHovik KeuchkerianSalvador Osorio6 episodes
Roberto ÁlamoRoberto ÁlamoJosé Antonio Úbeda6 episodes
Raúl PrietoRaúl PrietoElías Bermejo6 episodes
Patrick CriadoPatrick CriadoRubén Murillo6 episodes
David LlorenteRosales6 episodes
Thimbo SambThimbo SambYemi6 episodes
Malcolm SittéMalcolm Sitté6 episodes
Tomás del EstalTomás del Estal6 episodes
Mónica LópezMónica LópezDiana6 episodes
Marta PovedaMarta Poveda6 episodes
Chema TenaRuiz6 episodes
Alfonso BassaveAlfonso BassaveSerna6 episodes
Nico RomeroNico RomeroAitor6 episodes
Paco RevillaRevilla2 episodes
Carlos BlancoEpisode 1
Antonio García FerrerasAntonio García FerrerasÉl mismoEpisode 1
Javier ArocaÉl mismoEpisode 1
David MenéndezDavid MenéndezEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Isabel Peña
Address
Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Borja Soler
Photography
Alejandro de Pablo
Executive Producer
Domingo Corral, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, Sofía Fábregas, Isabel Peña
Production companies
Movistar Plus, Caballo Films, The Lab Cinema
Network or Platform
Movistar Plus
Country
Spain, United States
Original Language
Spanish
Original title
Riot Police
Premiere
October 16, 2020
Last Episode
October 16, 2020 (1x06)
Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Awards
18 awards and 15 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Riot Police

Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen had long been fascinated by the figure of the riot police officer, and he wanted to explore the limits of the use of force in their profession.
Revilla's character is inspired by former police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo, although the creators considered mentioning him by name in the series.
The eviction scene, the first of the action sequences, has been described as "a marvel of tension and spatial control."
Berenguer did without pre-recorded audio and recorded with ambisonic microphones, which capture the 360° of the sound field to achieve immersive surround sound.
Across its six episodes, the final commercial version runs a total of 5 hours and 4 minutes.
Movistar+ had planned to premiere the series in 2021, but the release of the first teaser moved the premiere up to fall 2020.
Locations include a tenement building on Calle del Ventorrillo, Plaza del Callao and the surroundings of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
At the Iberseries & Platino Industria market in September 2026, Mubi announced that it had acquired the worldwide rights to the series.

Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish) · Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Riot Police have?

Riot Police has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Riot Police

Riot Police is available by subscription on Movistar Plus+ and Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total (availability may vary by country).

Has Riot Police ended?

Yes. Riot Police has ended, and its final episode aired on October 16, 2020.

Who stars in Riot Police?

The main cast includes Victoria Luengo (Laia Urquijo), Raúl Arévalo (Diego López Rodero), Álex García (Alexánder Parra) and Hovik Keuchkerian (Salvador Osorio).

Who created Riot Police?

Riot Police was created by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and Isabel Peña.

How long does it take to watch all of Riot Police?

With episodes of about 52 minutes, watching all 6 episodes takes approximately 5 hours.

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