Watch the trailer for Elite season 8 Elite season eight has arrived on Netflix but its return is bittersweet, given that this will be the last series at Las Encinas. It has been nine months since the gripping teen drama was last seen but finally, Elite has returned with season eight dropping on Thursday, July 25, on Netflix . With all eight episodes dropping in one go on the streamer, many subscribers are expected to binge-watch the series over the weekend, saying goodbye to the drama for good.

Why is Elite ending after season 8? Elite was renewed for an eighth outing by Netflix in July 2023 but news of it being the final series came out in October, just a couple of days before the series seven premiere. While it will be upsetting to see the mysterious and thrilling show reach its conclusion, it was a decision made by its creators, rather than the streamer. Why is Elite ending after season 8? (Image: NETFLIX) Related articles Netflix fans say they're 'so ready for this' as Love Is Blind UK trailer drops How similar is Netflix's The Decameron to Bridgerton? Elite season eight consists of eight episodes on Netflix.

(Image: NETFLIX) Earlier this year, creator Carlos Montero shed some light on the show ending, stating: “We are shooting the eighth season, which will be the last season of Elite. “We ended on a high note. Jaime [Vaca, co-showrunner for Season 7], Netflix , and I thought it was time to end it.

“I say this with great regret because it’s been several incredible.