Ultras: Passion and Death

Ultras: Passion and Death

Ultras: Passion and Death is an HBO docuseries that explores the violent and deeply rooted Spanish "ultras" football fan movement by examining three specific tragedies that forever altered the nation's sporting and cultural landscape. The series uncovers how the passion of fandom can escalate into extreme aggression and tribalism.

Documentary

Seasons

1. One of Our Own

Air Date: 2026-06-19

Following the 1982 World Cup, Spain opens its doors to the "ultra" phenomenon, which experiences a rapid and increasingly violent expansion. As the decade progresses and Barcelona counts down to the 1992 Olympic Games, rival ultra groups declare an all-out war against one another. The episode focuses on the brutal escalation that culminates in the historic 1991 murder of Frèderic Rouquier, a mysterious young French RCD Espanyol supporter.

2. The Boy with the Hat⁩

Air Date: 2026-06-19

A deadly attack on Real Sociedad fan Aitor Zabaleta leads to a probe of Real Madrid ultras group Frente Atlético.

3. ⁨Beyond Football⁩

Air Date: 2026-06-19

⁨Beyond Football⁩

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

2026-06-19

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Manolo Lama

Manolo Lama

Self

Paco González

Paco González

Self

Joan Gaspart

Joan Gaspart

Self

Tomás Roncero

Tomás Roncero

Self

Lucas Uranga

Lucas Uranga

Self