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Smiley (TV series)
Smiley is a Spanish romantic comedy television series based on the play of the same name by Guillem Clua which stars Carlos Cuevas and Miki Esparbé. It was released on Netflix on 7 December 2022.
| Smiley | |
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| Based on | Smiley (play) by Guillem Clua |
| Directed by |
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| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original languages |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Minoria Absoluta |
| Original release | |
| Release | 7 December 2022 |
Plot edit
Set in Barcelona, the plot revolves around the love story between two men, bartender Álex[1] and architect Bruno, who meet because of a misdirected voicemail.[2]
Cast edit
- Carlos Cuevas as Álex[2]
- Miki Esparbé as Bruno[2]
- Pepón Nieto as Javier / Keena[2]
- Meritxell Calvo as Vero[2]
- Giannina Fruttero as Patri[2]
- Eduardo Lloveras as Albert[2]
- Ruth Llopis as Núria[2]
- Cedrick Mugisha as Ibra[3]
- Carles Sanjaime as Ramiro
- Ramon Pujol as Ramon
Episode List edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Cuando Álex encontró a Bruno (Translation: When Álex Met Bruno)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| A misdirected voicemail connects hunky bartender Álex with Bruno, a movie-loving architect. Álex's friend Vero struggles with the next big step in her life. | |||||
| 2 | "Las alas de Ícaro (Translation: The Wings of Icarus)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| Álex and Bruno's first date turns out to be a rollercoaster ride. Bruno's friends Albert and Núria meet with a potential new nanny before a night out. | |||||
| 3 | "La fiera de mi niña (Translation: The Beast of My Girl)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| Bruno and Álex both wake up feeling confused about how to navigate the morning after. Albert struggles at work. Patri and Vero try to reconnect. | |||||
| 4 | "Volver a empezar (Translation: Start Over)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| While Álex agonizes over texting Bruno back, Vero and Patri venture into the world of dating apps. Bruno's co-worker Ramón surprises him. | |||||
| 5 | "Cada oveja en su corral (Translation: Every Sheep In Its Pen)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| At three different celebrations, unexpected guests and revelations make for a memorable Christmas Day. | |||||
| 6 | "Un grado de separación (Translation: One Degree of Separation)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| Álex and Bruno cross paths again. Javi offers Ramiro a sympathetic ear. Vero and Albert both experience moments of clarity. | |||||
| 7 | "Cinco minutos antes de la cuenta atrás (Translation: Five Minutes Before the Countdown)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| A rowdy New Year's Eve party at Bar Bero brings everyone together for a night full of songs, Cava, grapes and - for better or worse - honest conversations. | |||||
| 8 | "El hilo rojo (Translation: The Red Thread)" | Marta Pahissa | Guillem Clua (play) | December 7, 2022 | |
| Patri and Vero prepare to move into their new apartment and Ramiro decides to move on. Álex and Bruno can't seem to break the Red Thread of Fate. | |||||
Production edit
The series is an adaptation of the theatrical play Smiley written by Guillem Clua, which was performed onstage by Albert Triola and Ramon Pujol.[4] Production company Minoria Absoluta pleaded for the series to be fully shot in Catalan, but it was shot in Spanish with the subplot involving Eduardo Lloveras and Ruth Llopis using Catalan and the actors dubbing their own voices in the Catalan dub version.[5] The episodes were directed by David Martín Porras and Marta Pahissa.[6]
Release edit
Netflix released the 8-episode series on 7 December 2022.[7]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34th GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series | Nominated | [8] | |
References edit
- ^ "Watch Smiley". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Keller, Joel (7 December 2022). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Smiley' On Netflix, Where A Misdirected Voicemail Leads To New Love In Barcelona". decider.com.
- ^ Guzmán, Noé (10 December 2022). "Cedrick Mugisha, el actor de 'Smiley' que juega en el Rayo, bailó en 'Sálvame' e intentó ligar en 'First Dates'". Bluper – via El Español.
- ^ Lomas, María G. (6 December 2022). "Guillem Clua estrena 'Smiley' para "ofrecer mierda de la buena": "Que no nos de vergüenza emocionar"". ahoraQuéSerie – via LaSexta.
- ^ Álvarez, Inés (6 October 2022). "'Smiley': 'chico encuentra a chico' en una comedia romántica con fondo navideño". El Periódico de Catalunya.
- ^ Atienza, Javier (6 December 2022). "'Smiley', el regalo LGTBIQ de Netflix con Carlos Cuevas y Miki Esparbé que enamora sin sorpresa". Vertele! – via eldiario.es.
- ^ "Netflix lança Smiley, série de comédia romântica gay com ator de Merlí". Rolling Stone. 8 December 2022.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (18 January 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Tár,' 'Bros,' 'Nope,' 'Hacks,' Demi Lovato and Omar Apollo Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter.
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