What’s Hot: Netflix’s Top Films and Series
The sheer volume of content on Netflix can be overwhelming. Thankfully, the Top 10 lists and genres help narrow things down. Among films, the action thriller Apex has taken the number one spot in record time and hasn’t budged. Other trending movies include Nature Prédatrice, the comedy Les femmes du square, and the romantic comedy En cloque, mode d’emploi.
When it comes to series, Recalé, directed by François Uzan, is currently in first place. Popular thrillers like Unchosen, If Wishes Could Kill, Bandi, and The Cleaning Lady are drawing plenty of attention. Romantic dramas remain crowd favorites, with Faux Profil—now in its third season—and Lidia fait sa loi both holding strong in the Top 10. For those who crave passionate love stories, Santita is the latest arrival.
Meet Santita: The Sultry Newcomer
Santita premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2026, and broke into the Top 10 in France just a week later, on April 28. The series is directed by Rodrigo García, known for works like Nine Lives, Mother and Child (2009), Last Days in the Desert (2015), and HBO’s In Treatment. Netflix categorizes Santita as a “drama series,” “Mexican,” “bittersweet,” “emotional,” and “drama.”
It’s rated for viewers 16 and older, due to adult themes. In other words, this one’s not for family movie night.
Santita: What’s the Story?
So what’s all the buzz about? The story follows María José Cano, nicknamed Santita and played by Paulina Dávila, who is about to marry the love of her life, Esteban (played by Gael García Bernal). After a car accident, María José becomes paraplegic and chooses to call off the wedding, leaving her fiancé behind. She continues with her life for 20 years, until Esteban suddenly reappears—having since moved on and married someone else.
The heart of Santita is its main character: a woman living with a disability, filled with desire, frustration, and a longing for freedom. The series has seven episodes, each running between 30 and 45 minutes. That makes it easy to watch the entire series in under five hours—perfect for an evening or weekend binge.
Reception: How Has Santita Been Rated?
Although Santita just launched on Netflix, it already has several early ratings. On IMDb, it currently holds a score of 5.4 out of 10 with over 100 reviews. On Allociné, it sits at 3.1 out of 5. As more viewers tune in, these ratings could shift, especially since Mexican series often find a warm audience on the platform. For example, La Casa de las Flores has been widely popular since its first season in 2020.
Past hits like the thriller Personne ne nous a vus partir (released in 2025) and the mini-series Les Mortes (at the end of 2025) soared to the top of the charts shortly after release. Mexican series have repeatedly captured audiences’ attention.
If passionate, drama-packed stories are your thing, the real question is: will you binge-watch all of Santita in one night, or save some for the weekend? Either way, snacks are a must for this emotional journey.
