Eric Dane from Grey’s Anatomy, but Manu Ríos is now officially the new McSteamy.The 25-year-old Spanish hunk has reunited with Elite creator Carlos Montero on the new Netflix medical drama Breathless (Respira in Spanish).Ríos plays Biel, one of the overworked residents at Joaquín Sorolla hospital who must decide whether to continue treating patients during a hospital strike or join the frontlines in hopes of receiving better working conditions.Sign up for the Queerty newsletter to get your fix of heartthrobs with a side of the hottest queer news and culture.While Breathless contains a gorgeous cast, it centers on themes of life, death and suffering and may be a departure for those looking for the over-the-top antics that ruled Elite‘s eight-season run.Over the weekend, Breathless premiered and quickly put away any qualms on whether Ríos would be able to bring the Elite-era heat fans had been accustomed during his three-season stint on the YA telenovela.Amid the show’s eight episodes, Rios flashes his smooth, taut musculature on multiple occasions, including a swoon-worthy shirtless scene in a steamy bathroom.The doctor will see you now!A post shared by Menswear (@itboytrends)Fans took notice and the show quickly climbed to the top of Netflix.?
Breathless (original title: Respira) with Manu Ríos as Dr. Biel de Felipe hit FIRST PLACE on the “Top TV Shows on Netflix” list today ?? — Manu Ríos thanks fans of the show on his Instagram story ?
pic.twitter.com/2uRItuLPUeI love that @netflix has fully committed to becoming the official archive of Manu Ríos’ journey of getting hotter every week.