Pedro Alonso has confirmed that he will not reprise the role of Berlin after the second season of the prequel Berlin and the Lady of the Ermine, which premieres on May 15 on Netflix. The actor assures that the decision was not impulsive, but deep and well-considered. He wanted to communicate it before the release to say goodbye with awareness and gratitude after nearly a decade portraying the character.
The digital farewell: how the closure of an iconic character is planned 🎭
From a narrative development perspective, closing a character after nine years requires a meticulous technical and creative process. Screenwriters work with story arcs that avoid loose ends, while production teams coordinate post-production to ensure the emotional impact arrives seamlessly. Netflix, for its part, adjusts its recommendation algorithms to maximize the reach of this final season, ensuring subscribers receive notifications and related content that reinforce the farewell.
Berlin retires: now let's see who steals the show on Netflix 🔥
Pedro Alonso leaves Berlin behind, and with him, 90% of the memes about impossible heists and leather jackets. Netflix loses its favorite thief, but gains a space for new characters who, surely, will also leave fans on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, fans are already speculating: will Alonso move on to steal in Squid Game or open a fine jewelry store? Time will tell.