For the main story's chronology, watch Berlin and the Jewels of Paris (2023), then Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026), and finally all five parts of Money Heist (La casa de papel). Newcomers will usually get more out of release order: start with the original series and then explore Berlin's two earlier heists. Both approaches work, but they offer different experiences.
The key distinction is that Lady with an Ermine does not take place after the ending of Money Heist. It follows the 2023 spin-off during an earlier phase of Andrés de Fonollosa's life, played by Pedro Alonso. Release dates should not be mistaken for dates within the fictional timeline.
Story chronology versus release order
| Approach | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story chronology | Berlin and the Jewels of Paris (the Paris heist) | Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (the Seville heist) | Money Heist (Parts 1 through 5) |
| Release order | Money Heist (2017 to 2021) | Berlin and the Jewels of Paris (Dec. 29, 2023) | Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (May 15, 2026) |
That story order follows each production's main narrative arc, not every individual scene. Money Heist includes flashbacks to earlier periods, so a strictly scene-by-scene timeline would not place all of its footage after the two spin-offs.
Why are there two separate Berlin titles on Netflix?
The first spin-off premiered on December 29, 2023, as Berlin and is now listed as Berlin and the Jewels of Paris. Its eight episodes follow Berlin and a different crew from the Royal Mint robbery as they plan a Paris jewel heist worth €44 million. Netflix explicitly places this adventure in Berlin's life before the original show's central robbery.
The second installment, Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, debuted worldwide on May 15, 2026, with another eight episodes. The story moves to Seville, where Berlin reunites with Damián, Keila, Cameron, Roi, and Bruce. Their new scheme involves Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine and the Duke of Málaga. This continues Berlin's storyline; it is not a sixth part of Money Heist.
There is also a difference between describing the project as Berlin's second season, as Netflix did while it was in development, and finding the finished series in the service. Netflix lists Berlin and the Jewels of Paris (2023) and Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026) on separate title pages as limited series. Searching for the full title is the clearest way to find the newer installment.
Can you start with Berlin before watching Money Heist?
Yes, if you want Berlin's heists in their internal sequence. The first spin-off introduces the Paris crew, while the next brings that team back in Seville. You do not need to have reached the Royal Mint storyline to understand the premise of those two heists.
However, the viewing experience changes. Money Heist introduces Berlin as a member of the Professor's elaborate operation and gives him a role within the larger ensemble. Starting there provides context for the earlier period explored in the spin-offs. For someone discovering the whole franchise, release order is our editorial recommendation; for viewers who already know Berlin and want to follow his earlier adventures, story chronology is a sensible alternative.
Where does Money Heist: Korea fit?
Released in 2022 and listed by Netflix Brazil as a 12-episode series, Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area is not part of Pedro Alonso's Berlin continuity. Netflix identifies the Korean production as a remake of the Spanish series, with its own Professor and crew in a fictional setting where the Koreas move toward reunification and share a mint.
There is therefore no required place for it between Paris, Seville, and the Spanish show's heists. It works as an optional, independent reinterpretation, especially after watching the original and wanting to compare adaptations.
What about the Money Heist documentaries?
Behind-the-scenes specials such as Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin do not add another robbery to the fictional chronology. Netflix points to them as complementary viewing after the original series. They can be saved for later and left out of either narrative sequence in the table.
In practical terms, anyone wanting to jump into the May 2026 installment should watch Berlin and the Jewels of Paris first. Anyone starting the whole franchise can watch the five parts of Money Heist and then the two Berlin titles in their 2023 and 2026 release order.
Sources and references
- Netflix Tudum: guide to Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine
- Netflix Brazil: Berlin and the Jewels of Paris listing
- Netflix Brazil: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine listing
- Netflix Brazil: Money Heist listing
- Netflix: original Berlin release announcement
- Netflix: announcement of Berlin’s 2026 installment
- Netflix: announcement describing the Korean remake
- Netflix Brazil: Money Heist: Korea listing
- Netflix Tudum: Spanish-language series and spin-offs guide
