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TV series

Smiley

2022TV-MA1 season8.2 / 10

Two men and their friends in Barcelona navigate hesitations, hangups and missed connections as they search for the true love they've been missing.

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Checked Nov 13, 2026

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Synopsis

Two men and their friends in Barcelona navigate hesitations, hangups and missed connections as they search for the true love they've been missing.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

When Alex Met Bruno

38m6.4 / 10

A misplaced voicemail connects hunky bartender Álex with Bruno, a movie-loving architect. Álex's friend Vero mulls over big next steps in her life.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 2

Icarus's Wings

34m5.2 / 10

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.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 3

Bringing Up Baby

38m4.8 / 10

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.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 4

Begin the Beguine

34m4.6 / 10

While Álex agonizes over texting Bruno back, Vero and Patri venture into the world of dating apps. Bruno's co-worker Ramón surprises him.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 5

All Hearts Come Home for Christmas

38m4.6 / 10

At three different celebrations, unexpected guests and revelations make for a memorable Christmas Day.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem CluaGuest stars Lluïsa Mallol

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Episode 6

One Degree of Separation

35m5.4 / 10

Álex and Bruno cross paths again. Javi offers Ramiro a sympathetic ear. Vero and Albert both experience moments of clarity.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 7

Five Minutes Before the Countdown

36m4.0 / 10

A rowdy New Year's Eve party at Bar Bero brings everyone together for a night full of songs, cava and — for better or worse — honest conversations.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode 8

The Red Thread

38m4.2 / 10finale

Patri and Vero prepare to move into their new apartment and Ramiro resolves to move on. Álex and Bruno can't seem to break the red thread of destiny.

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Directed by Marta PahissaWritten by Guillem Clua

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Episode information updated Nov 13, 2026

More about Smiley

Cast

Carlos CuevasAlex
Miki EsparbéBruno
Pepón NietoJavier / Keena Mandrah
Meritxell CalvoVeronica 'Vero'
Cedrick MugishaIbra
Giannina FrutteroPatricia 'Patri'
Eduardo LloverasAlbert
Ruth LlopisNúria

Credits

Created by
Guillem Clua, Marta Pahissa
Written by
Guillem Clua

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
8
Original language
Spanish

Networks & production

  • Netflix
  • Minoria AbsolutaSpain

Themes

boys' love (bl)christmascultural identitygay themelgbtnew year's everomanceromcom