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El Lute: The Series

19891 seasonTV SeriesDramaCrime

Eleuterio Sánchez, alias "El Lute", a merchandise trader by birth and a chicken thief at the beginning of his career, is the reason for his first arrest.

DirectorVicente Aranda
WritersVicente Aranda·Joaquín Jordá

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 7, 1989
E2
Episode 2
Jul 14, 1989
E3
Episode 3
Jul 21, 1989
E4
Episode 4
Jul 28, 1989
E5
Episode 5
Aug 4, 1989

Cast · Directed by Vicente Aranda

IAImanol Arias
Imanol Arias
Eleuterio Sánchez 'El Lute'
VAVictoria Abril
Victoria Abril
Chelo
AVAntonio Valero
Antonio Valero
Raimundo Medrano
JSJorge Sanz
Jorge Sanz
Toto
CTCarlos Tristancho
Carlos Tristancho
Juan José Agudo
DPDiana Peñalver
Diana Peñalver
Esperanza
ÁPÁngel Pardo
Ángel Pardo
Lolo
ADAntonio Dechent
Antonio Dechent
PVPastora Vega
Pastora Vega

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El Lute: The Series — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams El Lute: The Series?

El Lute: The Series is streaming on Plex in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is El Lute: The Series on Netflix?

No, El Lute: The Series is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is El Lute: The Series on Amazon Prime Video?

No, El Lute: The Series isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch El Lute: The Series for free?

El Lute: The Series is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United States.

How many seasons are in El Lute: The Series?

El Lute: The Series has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1989.

Are all episodes of El Lute: The Series out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of El Lute: The Series are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of El Lute: The Series?

No — El Lute: The Series ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is El Lute: The Series based on a true story?

Yes — El Lute: The Series is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).