Series synopsis
Prison Cell 211, also known as Celda 211 is a drama crime television series that premiered on Netflix on February 5, 2025. It ended on February 5, 2025. It was created by Gibrán Portela. It stars Diego Calva, Noé Hernández, Gerardo Taracena and Karina Gidi.
Caught in a prison riot, a human rights lawyer poses as an inmate to survive. As he blends in, chaos and personal loss unveil the darkness within him.
Premise
Caught in a prison riot, a human rights lawyer poses as an inmate to survive. As he blends in, chaos and personal loss unveil the darkness within him.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Diego Calva as Juan Olvera
- Noé Hernández as Calancho
- Gerardo Taracena as Cándara
- Karina Gidi as Eugenia Montes
- Alejandro Puente as Gustavo 'Baldor' Aguilar
- Ana Sofía Gatica as Helena
- Pedro de Tavira as Ramírez
- Roberto Duarte as Carajo
Supporting cast
- Héctor Jiménez as Armando Carrizales
- Ernesto Meléndez as Yori
- Ernesto Godoy as El 25
- Rodrigo Magaña as Poeta
- Alejandro Navarrete as El Doc
- Israel Islas as Benítez
- Estanislao Marín as Mostro
- Giovanna Zacarías as Lupe
- Mahoalli Nassourou as Shirley Jackson
- Karin Sandoval as Reportera
- Roberto Oropeza as Don Roque
- Tomihuatzi Xelhuantzi as Don Toño
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 5, 2025 | February 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chanje of Plans A meeting with a client goes awry for Juan, a human rights lawyer, who finds himself embroiled in dirty prison politics after a riot traps him inside. |
February 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
More Humane Conditions As Juan tries to blend in, he learns the ins and outs of the prison's factions. While Gándara tries to regain control, Calancho holds Baldor hostage. |
February 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
False Judas After Juan's secret is discovered, he faces a brutal initiation into prison life. In Ciudad Juárez, a precarious situation threatens civilian lives. |
February 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2025 |
| Status | ended |