- MMW Rating 🌙 9/10 • RT (Audience) 🍿 71% • 2018
- 2 Seasons • 23 Episodes • Avg 70 min • ~ 26.8 hrs
- Disponible con subtítulos en español.
- Available on: netflix
Description (No Spoilers)
A powerful Spanish crime drama centered on a ruthless and influential businessman who secretly runs a criminal empire while battling a degenerative illness that slowly causes him to lose his memory. Unauthorized Living (original title Vivir sin permiso) stars José Coronado in one of his most commanding performances, alongside the unforgettable Luis Zahera.
As Nemo Bandeira’s control begins to weaken, the people around him grow more ambitious. Family members, political allies, and rivals start positioning themselves for power, knowing that his illness is the one secret that could destroy everything. The tension builds episode after episode as betrayal, manipulation, and shifting loyalties threaten the empire he worked so hard to protect.
What makes this Spanish crime drama stand out isn’t just the criminal storyline — it’s the psychological unraveling. Watching a man who has controlled everyone slowly lose control of himself is both fascinating and unsettling. The performances are intense, the power dynamics are sharp, and the emotional weight hits harder as the series progresses.
And the ending? A true plot twist.
If you enjoy crime stories about power, legacy, ambition, and downfall, this Netflix series delivers with elegance and brutality.
Why I Recommend It
This series is gripping from start to finish. José Coronado completely owns the screen, and Luis Zahera brings a presence that adds even more tension to every scene. The power struggles feel real, the betrayals feel personal, and the slow deterioration of the main character adds a layer that makes it psychologically compelling.
It’s dramatic without being melodramatic, intense without being chaotic — and the final twist lands hard.
• A Spanish crime drama driven by powerhouse performances from José Coronado and Luis Zahera
• A story about power and legacy that builds toward a shocking, unforgettable ending