‘Rotten Legacy’ on Netflix: Cast, Plot, Release Date, and Everything to Know About the ‘Succession’ Level Spanish Drama

When it comes to covering every single genre of entertainment, Netflix makes sure to put a tick mark in every box. Already a leading face in the world of streaming, the platform is ready to take on its competition and bring a new challenging show of its own. Seeing the success of HBO’s Succession

, Netflix is raising its similar drama called Rotten Legacy

.

The Spanish Netflix Original drama is ready to stream across soon. Here is every detail about the upcoming show.

 Following the footsteps of Emmy Award-winning Succession

, Rotten Legacy

too will revolve around an influential Seligman family who runs a media empire owned by the head of the family, Federico Seligman, who will be played by Jose Coronado. The actor is credited in other Netflix series such as Unauthorised Living, Wrong Side of the Tracks, The Innocent

, and others.

Here are some first-look images of Rotten Legacy. pic.twitter.com/3o1vDVyfic

— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) April 8, 2025

 The roles of his four children are played by Belén Cuesta, credited for 

Money Heist

, who will play Yolanda Seligman; Maria Morera from Libertad

will play Lara Seligman; Diego Martín as Andrés Seligman; and Natalia Huarte from To Love is Forever

will be seen as Guadalupe Seligman.

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The rest of the cast includes Susi Sánchez, Gustavo Salmerón, Salva Reina, Lucas Nabor, and others. The all-Spanish cast will be seen woven in a gripping storyline.

As per What’s on Netflix, the drama will revolve around the Seligman family, who successfully run a media empire. José Conronado’s character, Fedrico Seligman, is the head of the empire and the family and is a father of four children. He has worked hard all his life to build his legacy for his children, which he wishes to see more successful. But owing to an illness, he had to step away for two years.

Upon his return, he finds that his four children have separated and are taking the company in a new direction, which Seligman could not stand to see. Then what unfolds is how far he is willing to fight in order to save his legacy, even if it means going against his children. The storyline sure is intriguing, which promises the audience an adventure soon enough.

Yes, Netflix knows that with its talented ensemble cast and a very entertaining plot, they have locked the attention of the audience who are also excited about its Tudum 2025

. Making them wait no longer, the show will be released on 16th May, 2025.

NEW SERIES COMING UP:

– BILLIONAIRES BUNKER (~Sep ’25)
– CARLOS ALCARAZ: MY WAY (2025)
– CITY OF SHADOWS
– OLYMPO (~Jun ’25)
– ROTTEN LEGACY
– SALVADOR
– SUPERSTAR
– THAT NIGHT
– THE CRYSTAL CUCKOO
– THE GARDENER
– THE LADY’S COMPANION pic.twitter.com/v2JF7vdzX1

— What’s on Netflix (@whatonnetflix) March 6, 2025

The streaming platform has confirmed that this is a miniseries and will consist of 8 episodes only. If successful, then it might be renewed for another season.

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So what are your thoughts on Netflix’s take on the upcoming Succession

-style drama? Will you be watching it? Tell us in the comments below.