Ultras: Passion and Death
Ultras: Passion and Death is an HBO docuseries that explores the violent and deeply rooted Spanish "ultras" football fan movement by examining three specific tragedies that forever altered the nation's sporting and cultural landscape. The series uncovers how the passion of fandom can escalate into extreme aggression and tribalism.
Cast: Manolo Lama, Paco González, Joan Gaspart
Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. One of Our OwnFollowing the 1982 World Cup, Spain opens its doors to the "ultra" phenomenon, which experiences a rapid and increasingly violent expansion. As the decade progresses and Barcelona counts down to the 1992 Olympic Games, rival ultra groups declare an all-out war against one another. The episode focuses on the brutal escalation that culminates in the historic 1991 murder of Frèderic Rouquier, a mysterious young French RCD Espanyol supporter.15CCJun 19, 2026
- 2. The Boy with the HatA deadly attack on Real Sociedad fan Aitor Zabaleta leads to a probe of Real Madrid ultras group Frente Atlético.15CC41minJun 19, 2026
- 3. Beyond FootballBeyond Football15CC48minJun 19, 2026
Ultras: Passion and Death
Ultras: Passion and Death is an HBO docuseries that explores the violent and deeply rooted Spanish "ultras" football fan movement by examining three specific tragedies that forever altered the nation's sporting and cultural landscape. The series uncovers how the passion of fandom can escalate into extreme aggression and tribalism.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Pedro García Campos
- Created by
- Pedro García Campos
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Spanish
Where to watch
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