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The Barrier

TV·2020–2020·1 season, 13 episodes·Atresplayer·Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics·1h 4m·7.0·Created by Daniel Écija

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One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

01Alone TogetherS01E11 · 8.0When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his son.
02My Sister SaraS01E02 · 7.0Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's killer.
03The Lost ChildrenS01E03 · 7.0Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.

Castfull cast & details

Laura QuirósMarta Múgica

Belén Écija

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes2020Aired 6.6Season avg

S01E01Another WorldJanuary 19, 2020 4.0A family faces danger after being reunited in a dystopian Madrid; Julia's attempts to rescue an abused minor results in grave consequences.
S01E02My Sister SaraJanuary 26, 2020 7.0Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's ki
S01E03The Lost ChildrenFebruary 2, 2020 7.0Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.
S01E04Skin ContactFebruary 9, 2020 7.0A distraught Hugo and Julia confront Luis with what they discovered at the CIM, prompting Alma to quickly initiate her cover-up.
S01E05The Innocent OnesFebruary 16, 2020 6.0Emilia begs Julia to run away. Alma brings Hugo a surprise while the CIM is being investigated. Daniela asks for help reuniting a baby with
S01E06Sitting DucksFebruary 23, 2020 7.0Alma celebrates her promotion with a large party, where Luis is warned about a secret government plan. Hugo makes a shocking discovery.
S01E07A Family MatterMarch 1, 2020 7.0A grieving Luis does everything he can to help a pregnant woman espousing dire accusations about the government. Alma meets with the preside
S01E08No One’s ChildMarch 8, 2020 6.0Sergio's visit to Sector 2 unearths a stunning revelation. Enrique informs Alma that Luis is asking too many questions; so she confronts her
S01E09Remember Who You AreMarch 15, 2020—Julia and Hugo begs Luis to meet Sergio's parents. When Marta recognizes some familiar faces, Álex and Emilia come up with a plan.
S01E10The Shadow ZoneMarch 22, 2020 6.0Manuela has a disturbing experience on the bus to work. The parents of the missing children continue to meet, while Emilia is threatened.
S01E11Season's bestAlone TogetherMarch 29, 2020 8.0When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his
S01E12The SpeechApril 5, 2020 7.0The president asks Luis to give an important--but misleading--speech. With Hugo's help, Julia takes a risk in trying to save Manuela.
S01E13Last Days of the PresentApril 12, 2020 7.0New Spain's citizens rise up in revolution as the virus continues to spread rapidly, infecting even the most unexpected of people.