The Boarding School (2007)
A gripping Spanish drama-thriller set in a mysterious forest boarding school, where dark secrets lurk behind every closed door.
The Boarding School - Series Information
- Original Title: El internado
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Created by: Daniel Écija, Laura Belloso et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure, Family
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (80 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 71
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: Spanish
- First Air Date: May 24, 2007 (United States - TV-PG), May 24, 2007 (Canada - PG), May 24, 2007 (Germany - 12), May 24, 2007 (France - 12), May 24, 2007 (Mexico - AA), May 24, 2007 (Spain - 12)
- Networks: Antena 3
- Alternative Titles: Интернат: Черната лагуна (BG), El Internado Laguna Negra (ES), مدرسهٔ شبانهروزی تالاب سیاه (IR)
- Production Countries: Spain
The Boarding School - Plot
El Internado Laguna Negra was a Spanish television drama-thriller focusing on the students of a fictional boarding school in a forest, where teenagers are sent by their parents to study. The boarding school is situated in a forest far from the city, on the outskirts on which macabre events occur. The series debut on 24 May 2007, and is a production of Antena 3. Although the show is recorded and produced in HD, it is only broadcast in SD. However, an HD Blu-ray Disc release has been announced.
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The Boarding School - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Daniel Écija
- Laura Belloso
- Rocío Martínez
- Juan Carlos Cueto
Main Cast
- Marta Torné
- Martiño Rivas
- Raúl Fernández de Pablo
- Yon González
- Elena Furiase
- Natalia Millán
- Denisse Peña
- Marta Hazas
- Carlota García
- Daniel Retuerta
Writers
- Carlos García Miranda
- Emilio Díez
- Ester Ruiz
- Asier Anduenza
- Luis Murillo Arias
The Boarding School - FAQs
Is Ana de Armas in The Boarding School?
Yes, Ana de Armas appeared in The Boarding School (El Internado) as Carolina Leal. It was one of her early television roles before she rose to international fame in Hollywood films. Her performance in the series helped establish her career in the Spanish entertainment industry.
Where can you watch The Boarding School online?
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What is The Boarding School series about?
The Boarding School (El Internado Laguna Negra) follows students at a remote, forest-surrounded boarding school where mysterious and macabre events unfold. Blending teen drama with thriller elements, the Spanish series explores dark secrets hidden beneath the institution's surface across seven suspense-filled seasons.
How many seasons does The Boarding School have?
The Boarding School (El Internado) ran for 7 seasons, comprising 71 episodes in total. The series aired on Spain's Antena 3 from May 24, 2007, until its conclusion in 2010, with seasons ranging from 6 to 15 episodes each.
Who created the Spanish series El Internado?
El Internado was created by Daniel Écija, Laura Belloso, Rocío Martínez, and Juan Carlos Cueto. The series was produced and broadcast by the Spanish network Antena 3, debuting in May 2007 and becoming one of the network's most popular drama-thriller productions.
Is The Boarding School based on a true story?
No, The Boarding School (El Internado) is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional drama-thriller created for Spanish television. The series features an invented boarding school setting with entirely fictional characters, plotlines, and supernatural or mysterious events.
What is the content rating for The Boarding School?
The Boarding School (El Internado) carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States. In Spain and several other countries it was rated 12, indicating it is suitable for viewers aged 12 and older. The series contains suspenseful and mildly intense scenes appropriate for family audiences.
What shows are similar to The Boarding School?
If you enjoy The Boarding School, you may also like Grand Hotel (2011), Physics or Chemistry (2008), The Boarding School: Las Cumbres (2021), and ¿Dónde está Elisa? (2009). These series share similar themes of mystery, drama, and suspense within Spanish-language or school-based settings.
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