Cable Girls
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| Genre | Period drama |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 32 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Netflix Bambú Producciones |
| Production location | Spain |
| Running time | 41-63 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | April 28, 2017 – present |
Cable Girls (Spanish: Las chicas del cable) is a Spanish period drama web television series produced by Netflix.[1] It stars Ana Fernández, Nadia de Santiago, Blanca Suárez and Maggie Civantos.[2] The first season, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on Netflix worldwide on April 28, 2017.[3] The second aired on December 25, 2017 and the third season came out on September 7, 2018.[4] The fourth season was released on August 9, 2019. Season 5 is set to be the final season with part 1 scheduled to release on Netflix on February 14th, 2020.[5]
Plot
In 1928, a modern telecommunications company begins to operate in Madrid. The series tells the turn in life that four young women take when they start working for this company. The four of them feel attached in different ways, to their families, their partners, or their memories. Part of the focus of the show is the hardships working women faced in the 1920s.
Cast
| Character | Portrayed by | Seasons | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Main characters | |||||||
| Lidia Aguilar Dávila (born Alba Romero Méndez) | Blanca Suárez | Main | |||||
| Carlota Rodríguez de Senillosa | Ana Fernández | Main | |||||
| María Inmaculada "Marga" Suárez Pazos | Nadia de Santiago | Main | |||||
| Ángeles Vidal | Maggie Civantos | Main | |||||
| Carlos Cifuentes | Martiño Rivas | Main | |||||
| Doña Carmen de Cifuentes | Concha Velasco | Main | |||||
| Elisa Cifuentes | Ángela Cremonte | Main | |||||
| Francisco Gómez | Yon González | Main | |||||
| Oscar Ruiz (Sara Millán) | Ana Polvorosa | Main | |||||
| Carolina Moreno | Iria Del Río | Main | |||||
| Miguel Pascual | Borja Luna | Main | |||||
| Mario Pérez | Sergio Mur | Main[6] | |||||
| Pablo Santos | Nico Romero | Main | |||||
| Julio Santos | Main | ||||||
| Inspector Beltrán | Carlos Kaniowsky | Main | |||||
| Cristóbal Cuevas Moreno | Antonio Velázquez | Main | |||||
| Sebastián Uribe | Ernesto Alterio | Main | |||||
| Pedro Guzmán | Luis Fernández | Recurring | Main | ||||
| Sofía Perez Vidal | Denisse Peña | Main | |||||
| Recurring characters | |||||||
| Ricardo Cifuentes y Navarro | Simón Andreu | Recurring | |||||
| Emilio Rodríguez "El Halcón" | Joan Crosas | Recurring | Recurring | ||||
| Pilar de Senillosa | Luisa Gavasa | Recurring | Recurring | ||||
| Dolores "Doña Lola" | Tina Sainz | Recurring | |||||
| Eulalia | María Garralón | Recurring | |||||
| Victoria | Kiti Mánver | Recurring | |||||
| Miriam Zafra | Carlota Baró | Recurring | |||||
| Lucía | Anna Moliner | Recurring | |||||
| Perla | Patricia Peñalver | Recurring | |||||
| Antonio Castro | Cristóbal Suárez | Recurring | |||||
| Sergio Andrade | Carles Francino | Recurring | |||||
| Gregorio Díaz | Juan Carlos Vellido | Recurring | |||||
| Magdalena | Lucía Perlado | Recurring | |||||
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | April 28, 2017 | ||
| 2 | 8 | December 25, 2017 | ||
| 3 | 8 | September 7, 2018 | ||
| 4 | 8 | August 9, 2019 | ||
| 5 | 10 | 5 | February 14, 2020 | |
| 5 | 2020 | |||
Season 1 (2017)
| No. | Title | Foreign title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 1: Dreams" | Capítulo 1: "Los sueños" | Carlos Sedes | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés & María José Rustarazo Teleplay by : Ramón Campos & Gema R. Neira | April 28, 2017 | |
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In 1920s Madrid, a young woman named Alba with dreams of living a new life in Argentina is wrongfully accused of murder. A corrupt police officer agrees to let her go if she pulls off a heist for him at the telephone exchange. | ||||||
| 2 | "Chapter 2: Memories" | Capítulo 2: "Los recuerdos" | Carlos Sedes | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo & Almudena Ocaña Teleplay by : Gema R. Neira, María José Rustarazo & Jaime Vaca | April 28, 2017 | |
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Francisco makes a deal with Lidia. Marga is worried for what she saw on the party. Carlotta's father interferes in her life. | ||||||
| 3 | "Chapter 3: Lies" | Capítulo 3: "Las mentiras" | David Pinillos | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo & Almudena Ocaña Teleplay by : Carlos Portela & María José Rustarazo | April 28, 2017 | |
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The Police are called in when Lidia's identity is questioned. Francisco's wife is suspicious and asks Carolina for help. | ||||||
| 4 | "Chapter 4: Feelings" | Capítulo 4: "Los sentimientos" | David Pinillos | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés & María José Rustarazo Teleplay by : Carlos Portela | April 28, 2017 | |
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Marga has a date to lunch with Pablo. Angeles finds out more about Mario's infidelity. | ||||||
| 5 | "Chapter 5: The Past" | Capítulo 5: "El pasado" | Carlos Sedes | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo & Jaime Vaca Teleplay by : Carlos Portela | April 28, 2017 | |
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Carolina threatens to reveal Lidia's true identity. Miguel tells Carlota to make a decision about their relationship. Everything changes for Ángeles. | ||||||
| 6 | "Chapter 6: Family" | Capítulo 6: "La familia" | Carlos Sedes | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo & Jaime Vaca Teleplay by : Estíbaliz Burgaleta & María José Rustarazo | April 28, 2017 | |
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Lidia helps Ángeles with her escape from town. Carlota works for Sara to get out of prison. Carlos has a fight with his father, with tragic conquences. | ||||||
| 7 | "Chapter 7: Loss" | Capítulo 7: "La pérdida" | David Pinillos | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo & Jaime Vaca Teleplay by : Carlos Portela, María José Rustarazo & Jaime Vaca | April 28, 2017 | |
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The Cifuentes family mourns their recent loss. Lidia has to be honest with Carlos and tells him who she really is. | ||||||
| 8 | "Chapter 8: Love" | Capítulo 8: "El amor" | David Pinillos | Story by : Ramón Campos, Gema R. Neira, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, María José Rustarazo, Jaime Vaca & Carlos Portela Teleplay by : Carlos Portela & Jaime Vaca | April 28, 2017 | |
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New technology from the rotary divides Lidia's loyalty when she must make a choice between Carlos and her friends. | ||||||
Season 2 (2017)
| No. | Title | Foreign title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 9: The Choice" | Capítulo 9: "La elección" | Carlos Sedes | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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As 1928 turns into 1929, Lidia reports to a new boss, Carlota is blackmailed, Marga gets a hidden surprise, and all three rush to Angeles's rescue. | ||||||
| 2 | "Chapter 10: The Pact" | Capítulo 10: "El pacto" | Carlos Sedes | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Lidia directs a cover-up plan, but a theft complicates things and Marga is caught in a lie. Carlos and Francisco negotiate an alliance. | ||||||
| 3 | "Chapter 11: Jealousy" | Capítulo 11: "Los celos" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Marisol tries to separate Marga and Pablo. Sara awakens Carlota's suspicion. Lidia sees a decisive difference between Carlos and Francisco. | ||||||
| 4 | "Chapter 12: Guilt" | Capítulo 12: "La culpa" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Sara reveals a secret to Carlota. Angeles learns Inspector Cuevas's weakness. Pablo shows Marga his undying love. Lidia helps end an operator strike. | ||||||
| 5 | "Chapter 13: Secrets" | Capítulo 13: "Los secretos" | Roger Gual | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Sara seeks medical advice. Lidia gets news that complicates her choice between Francisco and Carlos. Marga learns Pablo is hiding a delicate problem. | ||||||
| 6 | "Chapter 14: Loneliness" | Capítulo 14: "La soledad" | Roger Gual | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Lidia gets a tempting offer. Carlota and her friends respond to a plea for help. Angeles takes a risky step in order to learn the witness's identity. | ||||||
| 7 | "Chapter 15: Opportunities" | Capítulo 15: "Las oportunidades" | David Pinillos | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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The police find a body. Ángeles learns who's been spooking her. Francisco gives Lidia space, while Carlos gives her a surprise. An arrest is made. | ||||||
| 8 | "Chapter 16: Innocence" | Capítulo 16: "La inocencia" | David Pinillos | Unknown | December 25, 2017 | |
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Carlota gets news about Miguel. Guilt-stricken Marga goes into seclusion. Lidia learns Francisco has made a decision. Ángeles finds herself cornered. | ||||||
Season 3 (2018)
| No. | Title | Foreign title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 17: Time" | Capítulo 17: "El tiempo" | Roger Gual | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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Six months later, a catastrophic event deeply affects Lidia, Marga, Carlota, Ángeles and their loved ones. Marga gets a surprise visit from an in-law. | ||||||
| 2 | "Chapter 18: Death" | Capítulo 18: "La muerte" | Roger Gual | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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With her friends' help, Lidia puts her plan into action. Carlota decides what to do with her inheritance. Ángeles tries to earn Pedro Guzmán's trust. | ||||||
| 3 | "Chapter 19: Truth" | Capítulo 19: "La verdad" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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Lidia's desperation worries Carlos and spurs Francisco to offer support. Marga helps Julio cover Pablo's job. Carlota finds a way to promote her cause. | ||||||
| 4 | "Chapter 20: Revenge" | Capítulo 20: "La venganza" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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Lidia and Francisco visit an orphanage to gather info. Complications arise with Marga when Julio impersonates housebound Pablo, who sneaks back to work. | ||||||
| 5 | "Chapter 21: Sin" | Capítulo 21: "El pecado" | Carlos Sedes | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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Ángeles must deflect Guzmán's suspicion of a mole. Carlos learns his mother's car was sabotaged and confronts Lidia. Marga has a horrible realization. | ||||||
| 6 | "Chapter 22: Fight" | Capítulo 22: "La lucha" | Carlos Sedes | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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To protect her child, Ángeles accepts a deal with Guzmán. A phone call gives Lidia a hunch on Eva's whereabouts. Carlota responds to her attackers. | ||||||
| 7 | "Chapter 23: Hope" | Capítulo 23: "La esperanza" | Roger Gual | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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Lidia turns the tables on her captor. During the king's visit, those fighting for Carlota's cause take drastic measures, forcing her to choose sides. | ||||||
| 8 | "Chapter 24: Destiny" | Capítulo 24: "El destino" | Roger Gual | Unknown | September 7, 2018 | |
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As the situation escalates, Lidia tries to get to Eva, Marga shocks Pablo, Carlota takes a risk, Ángeles learns a truth and Francisco attempts a rescue. | ||||||
Season 4 (2019)
| No. | Title | Foreign title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chapter 25: Equality" | Capítulo 25: "La igualdad" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 2 | "Chapter 26: Liberty" | Capítulo 26: "La libertad" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 3 | "Chapter 27: Justice" | Capítulo 27: "La justicia" | Roger Gual | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 4 | "Chapter 28: Fear" | Capítulo 28: "El miedo" | Roger Gual | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 5 | "Chapter 29: Life" | Capítulo 29: "La vida" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 6 | "Chapter 30: Doubt" | Capítulo 30: "La duda" | Antonio Hernández | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 7 | "Chapter 31: Happiness" | Capítulo 31: "La felicidad" | Roger Gual | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
| 8 | "Chapter 32: Luck" | Capítulo 32: "La suerte" | Roger Gual | Unknown | August 9, 2019 |
References
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- ^ Zaba, Yenia (March 31, 2016). "From the Director and Producers of Velvet and Gran Hotel, Comes the First Netflix Original Series Shot and Produced in Spain". Netflix Media Center. Amsterdam. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (March 1, 2017). "Netflix Previews European Series 'Dark,' 'Suburra' and 'Cable Girls' in Berlin". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ Rolfe, Pamela (July 13, 2017). "Netflix Orders 'Elite,' Its Second Original From Spain". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ^ "'Cable Girls' Season 5: Netflix Release & What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. November 24, 2019.
- ^ He only appeared in the first episode of the second season.
