If you’re a fan of magical realism—or just great, sweeping family dramas that make you want to call your grandmother—mark April 29 on your calendar. Prime Video just dropped another look at their upcoming adaptation of Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits, and honestly? It’s looking like the lush, Spanish-language epic we’ve been waiting for.
Why This Version Hits Differently
For those who remember the 1993 film version (you know, the one with Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons), this series is taking a very different, much-needed path. It’s the first-ever
Spanish-language television adaptation of the book, which feels right given the story’s deep roots in South American history and identity.
Showrunners Francisca Alegría, Fernanda Urrejola, and Andrés Wood shared at the Berlinale Film Festival this week that they felt a huge weight of responsibility. As Urrejola put it, it was finally time for Latin Americans to tell this story themselves.
The Highlights
The eight-episode series is set to follow three generations of the Trueba family women—Clara, Blanca, and Alba. Here’s why we’re hyped:
A Powerhouse Cast:
Alfonso Herrera (who we loved in Rebel Moon and Ozark) is taking on the intense role of Esteban Trueba.
The Many Faces of Clara: Nicole Wallace and Dolores Fonzi are set to play the iconic, clairvoyant Clara at different stages of her life.
The Allende Seal of Approval:
Isabel Allende herself is an executive producer. She reportedly gave the team total creative freedom, which is always a good sign for a book-to-screen jump.
A Masterclass in Atmosphere
The new images and clips hint at a world where “magic” isn’t about wizards and wands, but about the haunting, beautiful, and sometimes tragic ways family legacies intertwine with revolution. With the backing of FilmNation (the folks behind Anora) and Chilean powerhouse Fabula, the production value looks through the roof.
Whether you’ve read the novel ten times or are just looking for your next prestige TV obsession, this one feels special. It’s about identity, class struggle, and the spirits—both literal and metaphorical—that haunt a home.
Ready for the Premiere?
April 29 can’t come soon enough. Would you like me to pull together a reading guide for the original novel so you’re all caught up before the first episode drops?
