Several series to hit Netflix first, then head to networks

First stop, Netflix. Next stop, broadcast television.

In a reversal of the typical relationship between streaming TV and traditional TV, Netflix and Univision announced Tuesday that the Netflix original series “Narcos” would be shown on Univision, the Spanish-language broadcaster. In addition, Univision’s sister network UniMás will televise “Club de Cuervos,” the Spanishlanguage Netflix original series.

Both series made their debut on Netflix last year, and the Univision networks will broadcast the first seasons of the programs in advance of the second seasons, which will be available exclusively on Netflix later this year. “Narcos” is about Latin American drug kingpins in the late 1980s, and “Club de Cuervos,” about a soccer team, is Netflix’s first Spanish-language original series.

Netflix got its start streaming television programs that it acquired from traditional TV networks long before the company started making its own series.

This will be among the few times that a Netflix original series will be shown on a traditional television network after a debut on a streaming service.

Terms were not disclosed, but one person with knowledge of the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that Univision was paying residuals to performers and that Netflix was not paying anything for the promotion.

That is significant because TV networks typically pay large sums for the rights to distribute programing from other outlets, something Univision will not have to do in this deal.

At the same time, it will most likely need to pour millions of dollars into marketing campaigns for the shows, saving Netflix that cost.

Also on Tuesday, Netflix and Univision announced that they would co-produce a new “El Chapo” drama series based on the life story of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzmán.