Riot Police
Created by Isabel Peña, Rodrigo Sorogoyen
A dark, introspective examination of the psychological toll and moral complexity of riot policing and state violence in contemporary Spain.
A fictionalised look into the human tragedy of riot police and police brutality in Spain.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Riot Police sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Riot Police easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Riot Police violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Does Riot Police leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Riot Police scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
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Like Riot Police
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Riot Police
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Riot Police, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Riot Police, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Riot Police, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
