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Money Heist went from Spanish TV flop to global phenomenon thanks to Netflix
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When La Casa de Papel debuted in early 2017 on Spain's Antena 3, few watched in part because it was shown late at night. But after Netflix repackaged the show with shorter episodes across two seasons, it quickly caught on around the world, taking even its cast by surprise.
TOPICS: La Casa de Papel, Netflix
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