Gangs of Galicia cast, plot and filming locations explained – what we know about the gritty Netflix thriller
NETFLIX is unleashing their latest gritty thriller show, Gangs of Galicia.
This gripping drama follows the intertwined lives of a diverse cast, including seasoned actors portraying cunning gang leaders, determined law enforcement officials, and unsuspecting civilians caught in the crossfire.
Who is in the cast of Gangs of Galicia?
Clara Lago
Clara Lago is playing Ana, an attorney from Madrid.
She is a Spanish actress born on March 6, 1990 and has gained recognition for her roles in Spanish films and television series.
Some of her notable works include The Hidden Face, Spanish Affair, and The Commuter.
Tamar Novas
Tamar Novas plays a drug trafficker called Daniel.
He is a Spanish actor born on August 1, 1986, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Tamar gained critical acclaim for his role in the film The Sea Inside, directed by Alejandro Amenábar, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005.
He has also appeared in other notable Spanish films such as 1000 Miles from Christmas and An Autumn Without Berlin.
In addition to his film work, Tamar Novas has had roles in Spanish television series such as Cocaine Coast and High Seas.
Miguel de Lira
Miguel de Lira plays the role of Padín, Daniel’s father, who runs a drug cartel in Gangs of Galicia.
He is known for his versatility and has worked extensively in Spanish theatre, film, and television.
De Lira has appeared in numerous films, including All in Silence, The Silence of the Marsh and Good Man.
In addition to his film roles, Miguel de Lira has appearing in many TV series including Mareas Vivas, Silent Cargo and Hospital Real.
The rest of the star cast includes:
- Melania Cruz as Laura, a woman who Ana’s father gave money to in his will.
- María Pujalte as Berta, another woman named in Jorge’s will
- Xosé Antonio Touriñán as Nilo
- Chechu Salgado as Toño
- Francesc Garrido as Naranjo
- Diego Anido as Samuel
What is Gangs of Galicia about?
Ana Lago’s last conversation with her father, Jorge, ends abruptly when he’s fatally shot on his sailboat in Fuerteventura.
Investigating Jorge’s affairs, Ana discovers he had a secret bank account benefiting two strangers from Cambados, Spain—Berta Pujalte and Laura Cruz.
Jorge’s involvement in drug trafficking suggests he may have crossed dangerous people.
Ana moves to Cambados, where she meets Daniel Novas, the son of a notorious drug trafficking family.
Daniel, charming and adventurous, offers Ana legal representation and potentially, answers about her father’s murky past.
Where was Gangs of Galicia filmed?
The series was filmed in Madrid, A Coruña, Cádiz, Cambados, and Málaga in Spain.
Some scenes were also filmed in Dakar, Porto and Gibraltar.
How to watch Gangs of Galicia
Gangs of Galicia is a Netflix original series, so it’s exclusively available to stream there.
Netflix is offering three subscriptions in the UK starting from £4.99 per month.
The standard subscription costs £4.99 per month but has adverts.
To enjoy Netflix without adverts viewers have to pay £10.99 per month.
And if viewers want to stream in 4K+HDR they will have to pay £17.99 per month.