Created by Carlos Montero and produced by Diego Betancor, Respira (Breathless internationally) is a Spanishdrama series that delves into the daily lives of the medical staff at the Joaquín Sorolla Hospital in Valencia. After a first season marked by the crisis in the public system, the series returns to Netflix on October 31, 2025, for a second season focused on the privatization of the establishment and its consequences for the staff.
The Joaquín Sorolla, now a private hospital, challenges the values and solidarity of its staff. Patricia (Najwa Nimri) continues her fight against cancer while growing closer to Néstor (Borja Luna). Jésica (Blanca Suárez) tries to regain her footing between Lluís (Alfonso Bassave) and Biel (Manu Ríos), while Pilar (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) struggles to help her dependent son. The arrival of a renowned oncologist, Sophie (Rachel Lascar), upsets an already fragile balance and forces the doctors to make painful choices.
Check out the first images from the new season of Respira, where the privatization of the Joaquín Sorolla hospital puts the medical staff to the test:
With its realistic staging and sharp social commentary, Respira continues to explore the tensions within the Spanish hospital system. This season focuses on the privatization of public services and the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare workers, caught between duty, exhaustion, and rebellion, in the vein of series such as Grey's Anatomy and Hospital Central.
Respira (Breathless)
Series | 2024–2025 | 2 seasons – 16 episodes (8 per season)
Season 2 release on Netflix on October 31, 2025
Nationality: Spain
The series confirms its place among the most memorable European medical dramas of recent years, combining emotional tension and social criticism. Between hope and disillusionment, the caregivers at Joaquín Sorolla continue their fight for dignity and justice in a system that is running out of steam.
Season 2 of Respira will be available on Netflix starting October 31, 2025.
To learn more, check out our selection of new Netflix releases for October, our guide to streaming releases across all platforms, and our selection of what to watch today on streaming services.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the season mentioned.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
