2022 Spanish TV series or program
| Ser o no ser | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Coral Cruz |
| Written by | Coral Cruz |
| Directed by | Marta Pahissa |
| Starring | Ander Puig |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original languages |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Pol Orpinell Freixa |
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| Original release | |
| Network | RTVE Play |
| Release | 30 March 2022 (2022-03-30) |
Ser o no ser is a Spanish teen drama television series created by Coral Cruz for RTVE Play (Playz) which premiered on 30 March 2022. The cast is led by Ander Puig.
Plot
The plot follows the story of 16-year-old trans student Joel, who joins a new high school in order to pursue the title of Baccalaureate with specialization in performing arts. Choosing to not disclose his gender transition to his new classmates, he struggles with the requirements from his acting teacher. Meanwhile, he develops a crush on classmate Ona.
Cast
- Ander Puig [es] as Joel
- Anna Alarcón [ca] as Ana
- Júlia Gibert as Ona
- Berta Galo as Laia
- Lion Armas as Ricky
- Eduard Torres as Víctor
- Enzo Oliver as Álex
- Nil Carbonell as Gaby
- Anna Bernal as Xènia
- Lluïsa Mallol [ca] as Rosa
- Emma Vilarasau as Carmen
- Alícia Falcó [es] as Bruna
Production
Created and written by Coral Cruz, the series was produced by RTVE in collaboration with Big Bang Media (The Mediapro Studio). Directed by Marta Pahissa, it consists of 6 episodes featuring a running time of around 25 minutes. The series began filming in Barcelona by October 2021.
Release
RTVE Play released the series on 30 March 2022. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on 11 October 2023.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34th GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series | Nominated | ||
References
- "Playz y Big Bang Media comienzan la grabación de la nueva serie 'Ser o no ser'". Audiovisual451. 8 October 2021.
- ^ Rus, Óscar (30 March 2022). "En 'Ser o no ser', la nueva serie juvenil de RTVE, la transexualidad no es un drama". ABC.
- ^ "Primeras imágenes de 'Ser o no ser', estreno en Playz el 30 de marzo". rtve.es. 24 February 2022.
- ^ "'Ser o no ser' complica con un nuevo personaje su temporada 2, que ya tiene fecha y tráiler en RTVE Play". Vertele!. 27 September 2023 – via eldiario.es.
- ^ "RTVE lanza el teaser de 'Ser o no ser', la serie "transformadora" de Playz". Vertele!. 24 February 2022 – via eldiario.es.
- Nolla Roco, Ivan (8 October 2021). "Arranca el rodaje de 'Ser o no ser', la nueva dramedia de Playz protagonizada por un adolescente trans". FormulaTV.
- Gardner, Chris (18 January 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Tár,' 'Bros,' 'Nope,' 'Hacks,' Demi Lovato and Omar Apollo Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Chuba, Kirsten (30 March 2023). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Bros,' 'A League of Their Own' Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter.
External links
Categories:- RTVE Play original programming
- 2022 Spanish television series debuts
- 2020s Spanish drama television series
- Spanish teen drama television series
- Spanish LGBTQ-related television shows
- Transgender-related television shows
- Television shows filmed in Spain
- Spanish-language television shows
- 2020s LGBTQ-related drama television series