Sign up
Trailer

The House of the Spirits

2026Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic709.0Rotten Tomatoes92%79%

A deeply moving, romantic drama series about family and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

Set your services
What's new on Amazon Prime Video

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "The Hour of Truth" 8.5

Episodes

8.1

Story

The epic tale of a proud and passionate family, secret loves, and bloody revolution. The Trueba family's passions, struggles, and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the proud, tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.

Feels like

  • Epic Family Saga
  • Magical Realism Roots
  • Political Turmoil
  • Multi-Generational Drama
  • Latin American History
  • Intense Romance
  • Class Struggle
  • Emotional Weight
  • Historical Fiction
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Francisca Alegría
Written by
Isabel Allende, Fernanda Urrejola, Francisca Alegría
Music by
Tomas Videla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 29, 2026 · May 13, 2026 · Ended

First aired
April 29, 2026
Last aired
May 13, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The House of the Spirits?"

Questions about The House of the Spirits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House of the Spirits?

Prime

In the United States, The House of the Spirits streams on Prime. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The House of the Spirits worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 70).

Is The House of the Spirits okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The House of the Spirits good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The House of the Spirits plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.