

Spanish Apartment Trilogy
Follow Xavier throughout the different stages of his life, from his student years in Barcelona to his start in the workforce, leading him from Paris to London via St Petersburg, before returning to Paris to be a father on his way to New York.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Spanish Apartment Trilogy has evolved significantly over a span of 11 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.8/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.8. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Spanish Apartment Trilogy has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Spanish Apartment standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Spanish Apartment Trilogy. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Spanish Apartment Trilogy franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

The Spanish Apartment
A strait-laced French student moves into an apartment in Barcelona with a cast of six other characters from all over Europe. Together, they speak the internatio...

Russian Dolls
Five years after their summer together in Barcelona, Xavier, William, Wendy, Martine and Isabelle reunite....

Chinese Puzzle
Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up fa...
Common Questions about Spanish Apartment Trilogy
How many movies are in the Spanish Apartment Trilogy?
There are currently 3 movies in the Spanish Apartment Trilogy, starting from The Spanish Apartment to the latest release, Chinese Puzzle.
What is the best order to watch the Spanish Apartment Trilogy?
The best way to watch the Spanish Apartment Trilogy is usually in release order: starting with The Spanish Apartment and ending with Chinese Puzzle. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Spanish Apartment Trilogy?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Spanish Apartment in this franchise.