Valeria is a Spanish comedy-drama streaming 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 and final season.[4]
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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 | 2 |
No. of episodes | 16 |
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Producer | César Benítez |
Cinematography | Johnny Yebra |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 37–46 minutes |
Production company | Plano a Plano |
Distributor | Netflix |
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Original network | Netflix |
Original release | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) – present |
Set in Madrid,[5] the plot revolves around Valeria, a writer who feels that something is missing in her marriage and writing.[6][7]
Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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1 | 8 | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) | ||
2 | 8 | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
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 (2020-05-08) |
2 | 2 | "Signs" (Spanish: "Señales") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
3 | 3 | "Alaska" | Inma Torrente | Almudena Ocaña | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
4 | 4 | "The Pond" (Spanish: "La charca") | Nely Reguera | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
5 | 5 | "Mr Champi" | Nely Reguera | Fernanda Eguiarte | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
6 | 6 | "My Garden Is Dry" (Spanish: "La regadera") | Nely Reguera | Almudena Ocaña | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
7 | 7 | "The Package" (Spanish: "El paquete") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
8 | 8 | "Ellipsis" (Spanish: "Puntos suspensivos") | Inma Torrente | Aurora Gracia Tortosa and María López Castaño | 8 May 2020 (2020-05-08) |
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 (2021-08-13) |
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 (2021-08-13) |
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 (2021-08-13) |
12 | 4 | "Exposed" (Spanish: Expuesta) | Laura Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
13 | 5 | "Melt Down" (Spanish: Fundición) | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
14 | 6 | "Omelet Challenge" (Spanish: Tortilla challenge) | Laura Campos | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
15 | 7 | "Flicker" (Spanish: Titilar) | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
16 | 8 | "Reflection" (Spanish: Reflejo) | Inma Torrente | Marina Pérez & Montaña Marchena | 13 August 2021 (2021-08-13) |
Valeria is an adaptation of the novel series En los zapatos de Valeria, written by Elísabet Benavent [es] from 2013 to 2015.[9] Produced by Plano a Plano [es], 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.[10] Benjamín Alfonso had been cast for the role of Víctor in pre-production but he was eventually replaced by Maxi Iglesias.[10] Filming took place in 2019 primarily in Madrid.[5] A film set in Fuenlabrada was used for indoor shooting locations, including Valeria's residence.[5] It was released on Netflix on 8 May 2020.[6]
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.[11][12] 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.[13] Netflix set its release date for 13 August 2021.[8] In October 2021, Netflix reported that Valeria was renewed for a third and final season.[4]
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