''La zona'' is a Spanish dystopian drama limited series created by Alberto and Jorge Sánchez-Cabezudo for

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. The series contains 8 episodes, and premiered on 27 October 2017 on #0 and

's VOD service.

Premise

Police inspector Héctor Uría returns to work three years after a

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; Uría was the sole survivor of the first rescue team that reached the reactor. Now, he must conduct the investigation of the brutal murder of a man in the

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Cast

Main cast

Eduard Fernández Eduard Fernández Serrano (born 25 August 1964) is a Spanish screen and stage actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Goya Awards and four Gaudí Awards. Biography Eduard Fernández was born in Barcelona on 25 August ...

as Inspector Héctor Uría *

Emma Suárez Emma Suárez Bodelón (born 25 June 1964) is a Spanish actress. She has won twice the Goya Award for Best Actress, namely for her performances in '' The Dog in the Manger'' (1996) and '' Julieta'' (2016). Biography Emma Suárez Bodelón was born ...

as Marta Carcedo *

Alexandra Jiménez Alexandra Jiménez Arrechea (born 4 January 1980) is a Spanish actress. She became popular for her role as África Sanz in the sitcom ''Los Serrano''. She starred in the TV series ''La pecera de Eva'', broadcast between 2010 and 2011. Between 201 ...

as Julia Martos * Alba Galocha as Zoe Montero *

Álvaro Cervantes Álvaro Cervantes Sorribas (born 12 September 1989) is a Spanish actor. Life and career Álvaro Cervantes Sorribas was born in Barcelona on 12 September 1989. His younger sister Ángela has also pursued an acting career. Cervantes made a name ...

as Martín Garrido *

Marina Salas Marina Salas Rodríguez (born October 17, 1988), is a Spanish actress. Career Her first onscreen appearance was as the character Laia in El Cor de la Ciutat, a TV series, in 2005. She has also appeared in films, including La Mano Invisible in 2 ...

as Esther Uría Carcedo

Recurring cast

Tamar Novas Tamar Novas Pita (born 3 October 1986) is a Spanish actor. Biography Tamar Novas Pita was born in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, on 3 October 1986. He was cast for a minor role in José Luis Cuerda's ''Butterfly's Tongue'' in his early 10s, ...

as Ricardo * Inma Cuevas as Fabiana Garmendia *

Salva Reina Salvador "Salva" Reina (born 9 April 1978) is a Spanish actor and stand-up comedian, often referred to in the industry by the nickname 'Chuki'. He became known for performances in television series such as '' Allí abajo'' and ''Sabuesos'' or the ...

as Gabriel Sánchez Soler "El Caníbal" *

Sergio Peris-Mencheta Luis Sergio Peris-Mencheta Barrio (born 7 April 1975), better known as Sergio Peris-Mencheta, is a Spanish theatre, cinema, and television actor, as well as a theatre director. Life and career Luis Sergio Peris-Mencheta Barrio was born on 7 Apri ...

as Aurelio Barrero *

Manolo Solo Manuel Fernández Serrano (born 1964), better known as Manolo Solo, is a Spanish actor. Biography Born in Algeciras in 1964, Manuel Fernández Serrano (his real name) was raised in neighbouring Los Barrios until age 6, later moving to Sevill ...

as Alfredo Asunción * Luis Zahera as Lucio Braña Izquierdo * Daniel Pérez Prada as Pablo Gómez Asensio "Pelirrojo" *

Carlos Bardem Carlos Encinas Bardem (born 7 March 1963) is a Spanish actor and writer. He is often cast in tough guy roles, if not outright villains. Biography Born in Madrid on 7 March 1963, he is the son of actress Pilar Bardem and brother of actors Mó ...

as Mateo Jiménez Corral "Krusty" *

Juan Echanove Juan Echanove Labanda (born 1 April 1961, in Madrid) is a Spanish actor. At Gijón International Film Festival in 2002, he received the Nacho Martínez Award. Selected filmography *''Manolete'' (Menno Meyjes, 2008) *'' Alatriste'' (Agustín D� ...

as Fausto Armendáriz * Josean Bengoetxea as Luis Carreño * Carlos Rodríguez as Dani * Pau Durá as Delegado Ferreras * Daniel Jumillas as Pipo *

Emilio Palacios Emilio José Palacios Luna (born 8 October 1982) is a Nicaraguan former footballer who played for Diriangén in the Primera División de Nicaragua. Palacios is Nicaragua's all-time national team record goalscorer with 11 goals. Club career ...

as Bruno * Germán Alkarazu as Federico Uría * María Cantuel as Sara * Fernando Sánchez-Cabezudo as Enrique * Inma Nieto as Juez Noriega * Félix Arkarazo as Ramón * Oleg Kricunova as Román * Sonsoles Benedicto as Amalia * Juan Codina as Manuel Montero * Ana Gracia as Abogada de Zoe * Pilar Gómez as Rosa Hernández * Francisco Olmos as Comisario Vázquez * Maite Brik as Luisa

Episodes

International broadcast

The series was picked up by

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for the United States. In France, it was picked up by

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, and by

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in Germany. In Latin America, it is available through Movistar Series and Movistar Play.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:zona (TV series), La 2010s crime drama television series 2017 Spanish television series debuts 2017 Spanish television series endings Crime thriller television series Dystopian television series Spanish crime television series 2010s Spanish drama television series Spanish science fiction television series Spanish-language television shows Television shows set in Spain Movistar+ network series