8 Netflix Shows That Feature a Latinx Cast
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There was once a time when we struggled to find nearly any level of diversity among actors on the hit shows that dominated primetime lineups. While that might still hold true to a certain degree, it's certainly not the same when streaming on Netflix. Many of the network's original series feature more than just a couple of Latinx actors in main roles, and some even have an entirely Latinx cast to represent the key cultural themes they're covering. With eight great shows to choose from, we guarantee whatever you decide to binge-watch will be worth your while.
One Day at a Time
What it's about: This remake of the classic 1970s sitcom of the same name follows a newly single Cuban-American mother raising her teenage children with the help of her eccentric mother.
Who's starring: Justina Machado, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Rita Moreno
Ingobernable
What it's about: This Mexican political drama shares the story of the first lady of Mexico, who, while committed to fighting for peace, begins to lose faith in her husband as a major scandal emerges.
Who's starring: Kate del Castillo, Eréndira Ibarra, Alberto Guerra, Erik Hayser, Luis Roberto Guzmán, Álvaro Guerrero
La Niña
What it's about: This Colombian drama tells the story of a former guerrilla fighter and the challenges she faces as she reenters society and tries to cope with her traumatic memories.
Who's starring: Yamile Daza, Diego Osorio, Ricardo Aponte, Leonardo Sardi
3%
What it's about: 3%, Brazilian dystopian thriller series, takes place in the future, where people are given a chance to live in the "better side" of a world torn apart between progress and affluence in the Offshore and devastation and poverty in the Inland, but only three percent will make it.
Who's starring: Cèsar Charlone, Daina Giannecchini, Dani Libardi, Jotagà Crema
Orange Is the New Black
What it's about: Based on a former inmate's true-life memoir of the same name, this series follows the lives, past and present, of several women who are adjusting to life behind bars.
Who's starring: Selenis Leyva, Dascha Polanco, Jackie Cruz, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Diane Guerrero, Jessica Pimentel, Laura Gómez, Berto Colon
Narcos
What it's about: This series follows the notorious drug cartel of Medellín, Colombia, zeroing in on kingpin Pablo Escobar and the Drug Enforcement Agency's quest to capture him.
Who's starring: Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Luis Guzmán, André Mattos, Roberto Urbina, Diego Cataño, Jorge A. Jimenez, Paulina Gaitán, Paulina García, Damian Alcázar, Martina García, Luis Gnecco
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
What it's about: Our favorite mother-daughter duo is back in this revival, which picks up 10 years after the original series ended with Rory trying to figure out her career path while back in her hometown of Stars Hollow, CT.
Who's starring: Alexis Bledel
The Get Down
What it's about: This musical drama takes place in the South Bronx part of New York City in the 1970s, highlighting hip-hop and disco music through the eyes of its teenage residents.
Who's starring: Herizen F. Guardiola