Barely released, the new Spanish series “El Refugio Atómico” exploded onto screens, instantly climbing to the top of Netflix’s charts. Created by the minds behind the world-famous “La Casa de Papel”, the project wrapped up its first season on such a high and suspenseful note that one burning question is on the minds of millions of viewers worldwide: will there be a second season? The intriguing finale, which left the fates of the main characters hanging in the balance, sparked a wave of theories and debates online.
Recently, one of the creative forces behind the project, Álex Pina, shed some light on the show’s future. In a conversation with journalists, he hinted that the first season’s resolution was deliberately designed as a ‘point of no return.’ The deaths of several key characters were not just a dramatic twist but a foundation for an entirely new chapter. According to him, the writing team already has a clear idea of how a potential continuation would begin, although the full storyline is still in development.
Her colleague, Ester Martínez Lobato, spiced up the discussion further by expressing an intention to take the story into even more ‘hardcore and base’ territory. This suggests that if the sequel gets the green light, viewers can expect an even darker and more uncompromising spectacle. The first season left many unresolved mysteries, from the large-scale bunker construction scam to the uncertain fate of characters like Max and Asia, which only fuels audience intrigue.
The writers admitted that in order to properly craft the finale of the last episode, they had to plan the setup for the next part in advance. That’s why the opening scenes of the second season already exist, at least in concept. However, despite the team’s creative readiness, the final decision about renewing the project rests with Netflix management. As is always the case in the streaming industry, it all comes down to the numbers—viewership and audience engagement.
For now, ‘El refugio atómico’ is doing well on that front. Since its premiere on September 19, the series has maintained a strong position in the top shows not only in Spain but internationally as well. This resounding success is undoubtedly a strong argument for a renewal. Fans can only hope that the viewership statistics will convince the Netflix bosses to invest in continuing this gripping story of survival and deception.
