El hormiguero (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 4.7
Released in 2006, El hormiguero is a comedy and talk series.
What it’s about. El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
Who’s in it. El hormiguero stars Pablo Motos as Self - Host, Juan Ibáñez Pérez as Trancas, Damián Mollá as Barrancas and Jorge Marrón as Self - Panelist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, El hormiguero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El hormiguero page.
If you liked it. Fans of El hormiguero tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El hormiguero (2006)?
- In US, El hormiguero is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El hormiguero worth watching?
- El hormiguero holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and talk. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El hormiguero?
- El hormiguero stars Pablo Motos, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, Damián Mollá, Jorge Marrón and Jandro López.
- When was El hormiguero released?
- El hormiguero was released in 2006.