A powerful new Spanish drama has quietly landed on Disney+ in the UK – and with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes is already being hailed as one of the best recent series of its kind.
I, Addict was originally aired in Spain to critical acclaim, starring Oriol Pla in a career-defining performance as Màrius, a man struggling with drug addiction whose path to recovery is as emotionally raw as it is deeply human.
What sets I, Addict apart is its refusal to simplify or moralise the experience of addiction. As one viewer wrote in a Google review: “Addicts are rarely portrayed as what they truly are: human beings. It’s tough but very beautiful and handled with great affection.”
The series explores not only substance dependence, but the complex emotional terrain surrounding it – trauma, guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the day-to-day struggle of learning to live again.
The relationship between Màrius and his therapist, played by Nora Navas, becomes the emotional core of the series. Together, they embark on a journey that moves far beyond recovery and into the realms of identity, belonging, and self-respect.
Pla’s performance has been universally praised, with one fan review stating: “Oriol Pla’s performance is sublime… How he manages to make you go from detesting the protagonist to completely empathising with his reality… making you laugh, cry, feel his existence beyond addictions… A must-see series.”
The show also dives into the social and familial environments that shape Màrius’ world – from strained relationships to a society not always equipped to offer support.
Another viewer noted: “A very well-interpreted social reality… The family, social, and work environment is portrayed in a faithful and contemporary way.”
“It stirs things up,” one reviewer wrote. “Feelings and experiences, both our own and those of others, that we’ve gone through.”
With a gripping narrative, emotional depth, and stellar performances, I, Addict has quickly become a standout among international dramas, featuring universal themes of pain, healing, and the messy, nonlinear road to self-acceptance.
I, Addict is now available to stream on Disney+.