Breathless (Spanish TV series)

Breathless (Spanish: Respira) is a Spanish hospital drama television series created by Carlos Montero.[1] It stars Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, Manu Ríos, and Borja Luna. It was made available to stream on Netflix from 30 August 2024.

Breathless
SpanishRespira
GenreHospital drama
Created byCarlos Montero
Screenplay byCarlos Montero
Carlos Ruano
Guillermo Escribano
Pablo Saiz
Directed byDavid Pinillo
Marta Font
Starring
Country of originSpain
Original languageSpanish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersCarlos Montero Castiñeira
Diego Betancor
Production company
  • El Desorden Crea
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release30 August 2024 (2024-08-30) –
present (present)

The series was announced in July 2023.[2] Principal photography commenced in August 2023 and ended in February 2024.[3]

In December 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which will premiere in 2025.[4]

Premise

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The series is set in and around the Joaquín Sorolla public hospital in Valencia, Spain.[5]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Por encima de todo"David PinillosDavid PinillosAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
2"Madera de médico"David PinillosCarlos Montero & Carlos RuanoAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
3"Páramos"David PinillosCarlos RuanoAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
4"Confío en ti"David PinillosCarlos Ruano & Pablo PaizAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
5"Huelga"Marta FontGuillermo EscribanoAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
6"El último hombre en pie"Marta FontCarlos Ruano & Pablo PaizAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
7"Tierra quemada"Marta FontGuillermo Escribano & Carlos MonteroAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A
8"Gota fría"David PinillosCarlos RuanoAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)N/A

Production

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The eight-part series is from Carlos Montero Castiñeira, who is the show's creator and showrunner. A production of El Desorden Crea, the series is executive produced by Carlos Montero Castiñeira and Diego Betancor. It is directed by David Pinillo and Marta Font, and written by Montero, Carlos Ruano, Guillermo Escribano, and Pablo Saiz.[7]

The cast includes Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Blanca Suárez, Manu Ríos and Abril Zamora.[8][9][10] In December 2024, it was announced that Netflix had renewed the series for a second season, with Rachel Lascar and Spanish singer Pablo Alborán also being cast in new roles.[11]

Broadcast

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The series will premiere globally on Netflix on 30 August 2024.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Breathless". BBFC. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. ^ "El creador de 'Élite' se pasa al drama hospitalario con 'Respira', su nueva serie original para Netflix". El Español (in Spanish). 5 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Netflix anuncia el rodaje de 'Respira', la nueva serie de Carlos Montero con Najwa Nimri, Blanca Suárez o Manu Ríos". LaSexta (in Spanish). 24 October 2023.
  4. ^ "'Respira' renueva por una esperada segunda temporada tras su éxito en Netflix". E-Notícies (in Spanish). 6 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Breathless: New Spanish Hospital Drama Series Gets Premiere Date". theeurotvplace.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Vicente, Judith (30 August 2024). "Lista de actores y personajes de "Respira": quién es quién en elenco de la serie de Netflix". mag – via El Comercio.
  7. ^ Lang, Jamie (9 May 2024). "'Elite' Creator Carlos Montero Shares First Images of New Netflix Medical Drama 'Breathless' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  8. ^ Armbrüster, Emma (25 June 2024). "'Breathless' Netflix's first hospital drama in Spain". theviewersperspective. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Manu Rios Talks New Series 'Breathless' and Reveals How Netflix's 'Elite' Changed His Life". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  10. ^ Valdez, Marvin (7 August 2024). "Manu Ríos Heats Up Netflix's New Medical Drama "Breathless"". dnamagazine. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  11. ^ Alabadí, Héctor (16 December 2024). "Pablo Alborán ficha por la temporada 2 de 'Respira' en su salto a la interpretación". Formula TV. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  12. ^ Cook, Rebecca (26 August 2024). "Breathless review: Is Netflix's Grey's Anatomy-style show any good?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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