For literature fans, 2026 marks the beginning of an ambitious wave of LATAM adaptations. Iconic titles such as Isabel Allende’s La Casa de los Espíritus (The House of the Spirits), Ángeles Mastretta’s  Mal de Amores (Lovesick), and Jorge Zepeda Patterson’s Los Corruptores (The Corruptors) will finally make the leap from page to screen.

Ranging from magical realism to historical romance to political suspense, these shows offer a break with the stereotypes and clichés that have historically limited Latin representation in the media. Or as Netflix’s LATAM rep Francisco Ramos told El Nuevo Siglo, these adaptations are “very good stories that tell very interesting things about the cultures of our countries.”

Although the exact release dates have not yet been confirmed, go ahead and get ready – explore these pages for the first time, reread your favorites, or block out the book and wait for the streaming debut. One thing is certain: we are on the verge of a Latin stories feast.

Mal de Amores (Lovesick)

Ángeles Mastretta’s beloved 1996 novel Mal de Amores comes to life on Netflix in a six-episode miniseries that explores the Mexican Revolution, female autonomy, and the limits of desire. Directed by the author’s own daughter Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, alongside Humberto Hinojosa, the romantic drama takes place in turbulent, 20th-century Mexico. It follows the stubborn and independent Emilia (Renata Vaca) and her family.

The daughter of a highly cultured Mayan herbalist father and a conservative, Spanish mother, Emilia struggles to control her own destiny, torn between two great loves: the charismatic revolutionary Daniel Cuenca (Juan Pablo Fuentes) and the trustworthy doctor Antonio Zavalza (Iván Amozurrutia). A milestone in Latin American feminist literature and the first work written by a woman to win the prestigious Rómulo Gallegos International Prize in 1997, Mal de Amores will soon fill our screens with the scars of war and love.

La Casa de los Espíritus (The House of the Spirits)

More than four decades after its publication in 1982, Chilean writer Isabel Allende’s acclaimed novel, La Casa de los Espíritus, finally comes to the small screen in an eight-episode series produced by Amazon Prime.

It recounts the history of several generations of the Trueba del Valle family, delving into the secrets that mark their lineage. Or as Allende explained to Time Out México, “I write about relationships, feelings, emotions… universal themes… Human relationships are similar everywhere. That’s why I think the series will work in any language and culture: because it deals with the essence of being human.”

Executive produced by the author herself alongside Eva Longoria, this ambitious project features a stellar cast led by Alfonso Herrera, Dolores Fonzi, Nicole Wallace, and Juan Pablo Raba. With this team in place, this reimagining feels authentically rooted in the Latin American context that gave birth to it, unlike Bille August’s 1993 film version.

Mis Muertos Tristes (My Sad Dead)

Netflix adapts the disturbing stories of award-winning Argentine Mariana Enriquez in their new miniseries, Mis Muertos Tristes. Under the meticulous direction of Pablo Larraín, this fantasy horror series draws on the tales in Enriquez’s 2024 book, Un Lugar Soleado para Gente Sombría (A Sunny Place for Shady People). This reimagining expands on the story of the same name by weaving in atmospheres and characters from other iconic tales by the author, such Julie and Cuando Hablábamos con los Muertos.

Mercedes Morán leads the cast as Ema, a doctor in her 60s who lives with the constant whispering of the dead. Although she has spent decades trying to ignore this gift, her resistance breaks down when she welcomes her niece into her home. The younger woman shares her paranormal sensitivity, eventually triggering a supernatural conflict. About Netflix describes the plot as “a disturbing chain of events that upsets the balance between the world of the living and the dead, infecting an entire neighborhood with voices from beyond.”

Regarding this four-episode project, Larraín highlights the narrative power of the source material: “Mariana’s writing is particularly visual, always brilliant and always dangerous.” So get ready for a potent story that haunts your subconscious.

Los Corruptores (The Corruptors)

If political thrillers are your thing, don’t miss Los Corruptores. Created by Alejandro Lozano, this fast-paced series is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Jorge Zepeda Patterson. Part of the Los Azules series, it follows four lifelong friends caught in a conspiracy that rocks the highest spheres of the Mexican government.

It all begins when one of them, disillusioned journalist Tomás (Michel Brown), publishes evidence linking the Secretary of Defense to a widely publicized murder. As the journalistic investigation reveals networks of corruption and impunity, Tomás and his group of friends find themselves the target of a State-led manhunt. Also starring Zuria Vega, Osvaldo Benavides, and Raúl Briones, the series promises a raw portrayal of political manipulation and institutional silence, contrasting these forces with the power of friendship. That’s why it’s on our list of LATAM adaptations to catch in 2026.