Valeria (2020 TV series)
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Based on | En los zapatos de Valeria by Elísabet Benavent |
Developed by | María López Castaño |
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Country of origin | Spain |
Original language | Spanish |
No. of seasons | 3 |
No. of episodes | 24 |
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Producer | César Benítez |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 37–46 minutes |
Production company | Plano a Plano |
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Network | Netflix |
Release | 8 May 2020 present | –
Valeria is a Spanish
Premise
Set in Madrid,[6] the plot revolves around Valeria, a writer who feels that something is missing in her marriage and writing.[7][8]
Cast and characters
Main
- Diana Gómez as Valeria[9]
- Silma López as Lola[9]
- Paula Malia as Carmen[9]
- Teresa Riott as Nerea[9]
- Maxi Iglesias as Víctor[9]
- Ibrahim Al Shami as Adrián (seasons 1–2)[9]
- Juanlu González as Borja (seasons 2–3; recurring season 1)
- Federico Aguado as Bruno Aguilar (season 3)
Recurring
- Mero González as Zaida (season 1)
- Júlia Molins as Cris (season 1)
- Aitor Luna as Sergio (seasons 1–2)
- Melissa Fernández as Carmen's co-worker (season 1)
- Esperanza Guardado as Lidia (season 1)
- Raquel Ventosa as Olga (seasons 1–2)
- Cris Iglesias as Gloria (seasons 1–2)
- José Pastor as Rai (season 3)
Guest
- Nicolás Coronado as Carlos (season 2)
- Celia Monedero as Valeria Joven (season 3)
Episodes
Season 1 (2020)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | 1 | "The Impostor" (Spanish: "La impostora") | Inma Torrente | María López Castaño | 8 May 2020 |
2 | 2 | "Signs" (Spanish: "Señales") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 |
3 | 3 | "Alaska" | Inma Torrente | Almudena Ocaña | 8 May 2020 |
4 | 4 | "The Pond" (Spanish: "La charca") | Nely Reguera | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 |
5 | 5 | "Mr Champi" | Nely Reguera | Fernanda Eguiarte | 8 May 2020 |
6 | 6 | "My Garden Is Dry" (Spanish: "La regadera") | Nely Reguera | Almudena Ocaña | 8 May 2020 |
7 | 7 | "The Package" (Spanish: "El paquete") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 |
8 | 8 | "Ellipsis" (Spanish: "Puntos suspensivos") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa and María López Castaño | 8 May 2020 |
Season 2 (2021)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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9 | 1 | "Stop Running" (Spanish: "Dejar de huir") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
10 | 2 | "If You Don't Know What to Do, Write" (Spanish: "Si no sabes qué hacer, escribe") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
11 | 3 | "A Book Isn't Just a Book" (Spanish: "Un libro no es un libro") | Laura Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
12 | 4 | "Exposed" (Spanish: "Expuesta") | Laura Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
13 | 5 | "Melt Down" (Spanish: "Fundición") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
14 | 6 | "Omelet Challenge" (Spanish: "Tortilla challenge") | Laura Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
15 | 7 | "Flicker" (Spanish: "Titilar") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
16 | 8 | "Reflection" (Spanish: "Reflejo") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 |
Season 3 (2023)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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17 | 1 | "The Bachelorette Party" (Spanish: "La despedida") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
18 | 2 | "Balance" (Spanish: "Equilibrio") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
19 | 3 | "The End" (Spanish: "Fin") | Laura M. Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
20 | 4 | "I Was There" (Spanish: "Yo estaba ahí") | Laura M. Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
21 | 5 | "Taste You" (Spanish: "Comerte") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
22 | 6 | "The Word" (Spanish: "Las palabras") | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
23 | 7 | "Getting Old" (Spanish: "Hacerse mayor") | Laura M. Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
24 | 8 | "The Decision" (Spanish: "La decisión") | Laura M. Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 2 June 2023 |
Production and release
Valeria is an adaptation of the novel series En los zapatos de Valeria, written by Elísabet Benavent from 2013 to 2015.[10] Produced by Plano a Plano , the first season was written by María López Castaño, Aurora Gracià, Almudena Ocaña and Fernanda Eguiarte; whereas Inma Torrente and Nely Reguera were charged with the direction of the episodes.[11] Benjamín Alfonso had been cast for the role of Víctor in pre-production but he was eventually replaced by Maxi Iglesias.[11] Filming took place in 2019 primarily in Madrid.[6] A film set in Fuenlabrada was used for indoor shooting locations, including Valeria's residence.[6] It was released on Netflix on 8 May 2020.[7]
On 12 June 2020, Netflix announced that the series was renewed for a second season, a report that was already leaked weeks before the show's release.[12][13] Also produced by Plano a Plano, season 2 was written by Marina Pérez and Montaña Marchena and directed by Inma Torrente and Laura M. Campos.[14] Netflix set its release date for 13 August 2021.[9] In October 2021, Netflix reported that Valeria was renewed for a third and final season,[15] that was released on 2 June 2023.[4]
References
- ^ "'Valeria' inicia el rodaje de la segunda temporada con un cambio importante" ['Valeria' begins filming season 2 with an important change]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 16 September 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ Davis, Arianna (12 June 2020). "Netflix'sValeria Is Like a Spanish Sex and the City—and Will Be Back for a Season 2". Oprah Daily. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ White, Beverly (24 July 2021). "'Valeria' Season 2: Release date, spoilers and all about Netflix Spanish rom-com series". Meaww. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ a b New on Netflix
- ^ Moore, Kasey (12 March 2024). "'Valeria' Renewed for Season 4 – Will Be Final Season at Netflix". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Descubre las localizaciones de la serie "Valeria" en Madrid". City of Madrid Film Office. Madrid Destino Cultura Turismo y Negocio S.A. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ a b Hart, Daniel (8 May 2020). "Valeria season 1 review – a witty and romantic female-led series". Ready Steady Cut. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Sharma, Dhruv (8 May 2020). "Review: Valeria is a Guilty-Pleasure Adult Drama". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ eldiario.es. 29 June 2021.
- ^ "Valeria: Lo que necesitas saber de la nueva comedia de Netflix". La Vanguardia. 7 May 2020.
- ^ a b "La adaptación de 'Valeria' cambia de protagonista masculino y da la bienvenida a Maxi Iglesias". 15 October 2019. 10 October 2019.
- ^ Fdez, Juan M. (19 May 2020). "Netflix ya trabaja en la segunda temporada de 'Valeria'" [Netflix is already working on season 2 of 'Valeria']. Bluper (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Netflix renueva 'Valeria' por una segunda temporada" [Netflix renews 'Valeria' for a second season]. La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 12 June 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Primera promo y fecha de estreno de la temporada 2 de Valeria". El Mundo. 7 July 2021.
- ^ Spanish Rom-Com Series 'Valeria' Renewed for Third & Final Season at Netflix
External links
- Valeria on Netflix
- Valeria at IMDb
- Valeria at Rotten Tomatoes