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Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

6.520171 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.

DirectorsIsabel Andrés·Klaus Kastenholz
WritersIsabel Andrés·Ina Kessebohm

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Rise to Power
Nov 14, 2017
E2
The New Regime
Nov 14, 2017
E3
Zero Hour
Nov 14, 2017
E4
The Leaden Age
Nov 14, 2017
E5
The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship
Nov 14, 2017

Cast · Directed by Isabel Andrés

FFFrancisco Franco
Francisco Franco
Self (archive footage)
CF
Carmen Franco
Self
MM
María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés
Self

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Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator — streaming FAQ

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Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

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Yes — Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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How many seasons are in Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator?

Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator?

No — Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.