MESSY RELATIONSHIPS, SOME OF WHICH ARE SECRET (DOUBLE GASP!)

The longevity of Romeo and Juliet proves we never tire of forbidden romances. The same goes for people from different worlds falling in love: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan — you get it. Such romances abound in Élite, supported by characters who contain enough idiosyncrasies to keep their storylines fresh. Here are a few examples, with slight spoilers: Arrogant popular kid Guzmán (Miguel Bernardeau) develops feelings for Nadia (Mina El Hammani), the reserved new girl. This leaves his enamoured friend-with-benefits Lucrecia (Danna Paola), who rules the school, in the dust. Guzmán’s best friend Ander (Arón Piper) and Nadia’s brother Omar (Omar Ayuso) fall for each other but keep their relationship a secret, for neither one has come out to their family.