Netflix has finally announced the official release date for its forthcoming Money Heist spin-off in a newly released Berlin teaser trailer. The prequel, which is centered around Pedro Alonso’s titular thief, will be available for streaming on December 29.
The video gives fans a new look at one of Berlin’s previous heists before the original series, which involves a different crew. It also teases his exciting life as a master thief before he found out about his terminal illness, which was first revealed in the popular main series. The series is expected to introduce a new side to the fan-favorite character, revealing how different he is from his genius younger brother The Professor in terms of leadership style and planning skills.
Check out the Berlin teaser trailer below (watch more trailers below):
What to expect in Berlin?
“The spin-off focuses on an earlier period in Berlin’s life, which is touched upon in flashbacks in the later seasons of Money Heist,” reads the synopsis (via Tudum). “Berlin says there are only two things that can turn a bad day into a great one: love and a million-dollar payday. This is what keeps him razor focused on his lofty goals. So he’s preparing one of his most extreme heists yet — disappearing $44 million worth of jewels. But first, he’ll need to enlist the help of some savvy criminals: Keila, a cybersecurity mastermind; Damián, an academic and Berlin’s close friend; Cameron, a loose cannon who lives life on the edge; Roi, a locksmith and Berlin’s faithful sidekick; and Bruce, who’s fluent in gadgets and weaponry.”
Berlin is an eight-episode heist drama that hails from Money Heist creators Esther Martínez Lobato and Álex Pina. Pedro Alonso’s Berlin was introduced during the first installment of Money Heist. The character originally died during the first season’s finale. However, thanks to fan reception, Alonso was able to reprise the role in the final seasons, where he appeared in flashback scenes.
The series is written by Lobato, Pina, David Olivia, and David Berrocal, who is also set to become a director along with Geoffrey Cowper. Joining Alonso in the prequel are Tristán Ulloa (Fariña) as Berlin’s confidant Damián, Michelle Jenner as electronics specialist Keila, Begoña Vargas (Welcome to Eden) as Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández (Through My Window) as Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce.
