Riot Police

Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Riot Police (Antidisturbios) remains a high-water mark for Spanish television, redefining the police procedural through its raw aesthetic and uncompromising moral ambiguity. By centering on a botched eviction, the series forced audiences to confront institutional machinery and the human cost of systemic corruption. Its cultural footprint is marked by a refusal to offer easy heroes, instead presenting a gritty look at masculinity and duty. Years after its conclusion, the show’s influence persists in how modern thrillers balance kinetic action with deep psychological stakes. It stripped away genre polish to reveal a cold, bureaucratic reality. Set a reminder on your calendar; in an era of unexpected reboots, news of a spiritual successor or revival could emerge at any moment.