Valeria is a Spanish comedy-drama television series developed by María López Castaño for Netflix, based on the novel series En los zapatos de Valeria by Elísabet Benavent. It stars Diana Gómez, Silma López, Paula Malia, Teresa Riott, Maxi Iglesias and Ibrahim Al Shami. The first season premiered on 8 May 2020. On 12 June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[2] The second season was released on 13 August 2021.[3] In October 2021, Netflix reported that Valeria was renewed for a third season which was released on 2 June 2023.[4] The third season was initially reported to be the last, but in March 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season.[5]
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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 |
Premise
editSet 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
editMain
edit- 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
edit- 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
edit- Nicolás Coronado as Carlos (season 2)
- Celia Monedero as Valeria Joven (season 3)
Episodes
editSeason 1 (2020)
edit| 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)
edit| 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)
edit| 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
editValeria 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
edit- ^ "'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.
- ^ a b c d e f g "'Valeria' vuelve a Netflix y ya tiene fecha y tráiler de su segunda temporada". Vertele!. 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
