The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive telenovela seasons in years for Spanish-language television. Telemundo is betting on proven franchises, including the final chapter of one of the most successful narco sagas in TV history and the return of a fan-favorite Colombian franchise. TelevisaUnivision, meanwhile, is leaning into classic melodrama with ranch romances, family feuds and international love stories designed to attract audiences across broadcast television and streaming.
Here are five of the biggest scripted titles expected to drive conversation among Latino viewers in the United States through the end of the year.