The Spanish period drama follows a group of women in 1920s Madrid and it has been branded the 'best show ever' by viewers.12:30, 01 Jun 2026Fans of period dramas are being urged to "watch now" as they claim one historical drama is the "best show ever".‌‌Devotees of period dramas are being urged to tune into a Netflix series that has been hailed the "best show ever" by audiences.‌The five-season programme, which sits alongside numerous celebrated period dramas on the streaming platform, comprises more than 40 episodes and follows a modern telecommunications firm as it begins operating in Madrid, Spain.Four women witness their lives transform after joining the company, which provides them with decent wages and a degree of independence.Each has her own motivation for signing up — for some, it represents an escape from their former lives, while for others, it is their sole opportunity to support their families.‌Cable Girls is the name of the show, and it charts the four women as they forge a strong bond while navigating the struggles faced by working women in 1920s Spain.The series, filmed on location in Madrid, has seen numerous spots across the city skilfully transformed to whisk viewers back to the 1920s.‌For the concluding season in 2020, Netflix produced a short documentary about the 'last cable girl' of Spain, Magdalena Martín, who operated a manual telecommunications station in Polopos, Granada, until its closure in December 1988.Viewers flocked to IMDb to share their opinions on the series, with many declaring it the "best show ever".One enthusiastic fan wrote: "Best show I have ever watched!!! Once you start watching it you just can't stop. It is honestly the best show I have ever seen come on Netflix."‌Another viewer remarked: "Each of these ladies has a story to tell and the way their stories are told, is thrilling, intriguing and leaves you hoping that the episodes never end."To be honest, I watch it in Spanish because the translation to English does leave a little to be desired. But this has quickly turned into one of my favourite shows and one that I have no doubt I will re-watch over and over."‌A further fan described it as "beautifully written", stating: "Cannot get enough of the series. It's perfection! The music, the actors, the scenes and the drama."One final enthusiast urged: "Watch now. Amazing show. Completely captivating. Amazing characters."While the programme is distinctive in its storytelling, the concept was inspired by young female office workers worldwide during the 1920s, who relocated to forward-thinking, modernised cities in pursuit of stable employment as telephone operators.Article continues belowPositioning the series between the dawn of Spain's feminist movement and women securing voting rights "emphasises to viewers that while the characters may be fictional, a woman's fight for a place in the tech workforce and a seat at the table is still a real-life issue", Bustle noted.Cable Girls is available to stream on Netflix