Pedro Alonso

Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “2017–2021: paradoxical popularity of Berlin despite character described as misogynistic, cruel and sexually coercive” and “2023–2026: Berlin spin-off accused of 'whitewashing' and romanticising a character described as a rapist”.

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Profile No. 1732 · Updated on 12 October 2026

2Documented controversies

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I. Documented controversies

2023-12–2026-05

2023–2026: Berlin spin-off accused of 'whitewashing' and romanticising a character described as a rapist

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The prequel Berlin repositioned the character in a more romantic and comedic tone. Its creators publicly responded to criticism that the series was attempting to 'whitewash a rapist', while critics recalled the original character's sexually coercive behaviour.

State of the evidence: Documented

Sources · 3

[1]
El EspañolLos creadores de Berlín responden a las críticas de blanquear a un violadorPressHigh reliability
[2]
The Washington PostBerlin review: Money Heist's sinister character gets romantic spinoffPressHigh reliability
[3]
El PaísPedro Alonso se despide de BerlínPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2017-2021

2017–2021: paradoxical popularity of Berlin despite character described as misogynistic, cruel and sexually coercive

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Berlin, portrayed by Alonso in Money Heist, became one of the series' most popular characters despite behaviour that the creators themselves described as misogynistic, cruel, narcissistic and sexually coercive. His idolisation by some viewers prompted recurring debate over the charisma afforded to abusive antiheroes.

State of the evidence: Reported by the press

Sources · 3

[1]
El PaísPedro Alonso: 'Berlin is a son of a bitch, misogynist and cruel'PressHigh reliability
[2]
El PaísÁlex Pina on Berlin's unexpected popularityPressHigh reliability
[3]
El País EnglishPedro Alonso: Berlin is indecent, perverse, selfish, narcissistic...PressHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

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