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Netflix: Spanish thriller's The Courier with Aron Piper ranks Top 2 movie worldwide

A new Spanish production is shining within Netflix's catalog, and the drama has now risen to the Top 2 globally. Here, check out everything about the dramatic thriller "The Courier".

Arón Piper and María Pedraza in The Courier.
© IMDbArón Piper and María Pedraza in The Courier.

The Courier” is the new foreign film that has not only become one of the most-watched on Netflix, but has also established a strong trend. Arón Piper returns to the screen with a new Spanish production.

The title landed on the platform’s catalog after its theatrical release, and the story is set around 2002 when Spain adopts the euro. It was directed by Daniel Calparsoro, based on a script by Patxi Amezcua and Alejo Flah.

The Spanish-speaking actor was accompanied by industry stars, and one of the most notable is María Pedraza, who plays Leticia in the drama and was previously seen in “Elite” as Marina Nunier.

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The Courier ranked No. 2 movie on Netflix worldwide

The Courier“, known as El Correo in Spain, has entered Netflix’s worldwide Top 10, ranking second as one of the most-watched movies of the week, according to Flix Patrol this morning.

The specialized metric site reported that the suspense thriller entered the catalog a few days ago and has now become a strong trend, surpassing multiple popular productions like the rom-com “Honeymoonish” and “Barbarian”.

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The story created by Patxi Amezcua and Alejo Flah follows a con artist and his rise to the top of the corruption surrounding the real estate bubble after the arrival of the euro in Spain in 2002.

Arón Piper is the one who brings the main character to life: Iván Márquez, a young man from Vallecas who feels confined by his neighborhood and starts working for an international organization dedicated to money laundering.

The thriller not only stars former Elite cast members (Piper and María Pedraza) but also features multiple Spanish talents, among the most prominent are Luis Tosar, José Manuel Poga, Luis Zahera and Laura Sepul.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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