Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits is one of the brightest works of Latin American literature. A sweeping drama rooted in magic realism, over the years its been adapted for the stage and film, and now comes to your screen as a nine-part miniseries on Prime Video, with Allende herself and Eva Longoria behind the executive production.

Quick take: As the 20th century dawns, an extraordinary family saga begins to unfold in South America, that of the Trueba del Valles. It’s an exploration of the endless spectrum of human emotions and an insight into the complexities of the era from their perspective.

Don’t miss: The wonderful line-up of Spanish-speaking actors giving life to the series including Dolores Fonzi, Nicole Wallace, Fernanda Castillo and Alfonso Herrera.