Working-class students enter an exclusive Spanish school where class clashes ignite a suspenseful, gritty tragedy.
Tense and pulpy. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Netflix.
Strong sex and nudity, which is more than most TV-MA titles carry. Beyond that, strong violence and some strong language.
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When three working class kids enroll in the most exclusive school in Spain, the clash between the wealthy and the poor students leads to tragedy.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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