Cable Girls

*Cable Girls*
Cable Girls
Genre	Period drama
Starring	Maggie Civantos; Nadia de Santiago; Ana Fernández García; Blanca Suárez; Yon González; Martiño Rivas; Nico Romero; Sergio Mur; Ana María Polvorosa; Borja Luna; Concha Velasco; Angela Cremonte; Carlos Kaniowski; Luisa Gavasa; Kiti Manver; Iria Del Río; Simon Andreu; Tina Sainz; Angel Héctor Sánchez; Marina Orta; Alba Ribas; Noemi Hopper; Itzan Escamilla;
Country of origin	Spain
Original language	Spanish
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	24 (list of episodes)
Production
Producers	Netflix; Bambú Producciones
Production location	Spain
Running time	50 minutes approx.
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 series has been renewed for a fourth season coming in 2019. ^[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

Season 1

Main cast

Role	Actor (Original)	English Language Dubbing
Alba Romero aka "Lidia Aguilar Dávila"	Blanca Suárez	Kyla Garcia
Francisco Gómez	Yon González	Todd Haberkorn
Carlota Rodríguez de Senillosa	Ana Fernández	Selah Victor
Ángeles Vidal	Maggie Civantos	Carrie Keranen
María Inmaculada "Marga" Suárez	Nadia de Santiago	Laura Post
Carlos Cifuentes	Martiño Rivas	Grant George
Sara Millán	Ana Polvorosa	Tara Sands
Mario	Sergio Mur	Jay Preston
Miguel Pascual	Borja Luna	Vic Mignogna
Pablo Santos	Nico Romero	Kyle McCarley
Carolina	Iria Del Río	???
Elisa Cifuentes	Ángela Cremonte	Cherami Leigh
Inspector Beltrán	Carlos Kaniowsky	Keith Silverstein
Doña Carmen Cifuentes	Concha Velasco	???

Special guest stars

Kiti Mánver – Victoria
Simón Andreu – Ricardo Cifuentes Navarro
Tina Sainz – Dolores "Doña Lola"
Luisa Gavasa – Pilar de Senillosa de Rodríguez
Joan Crosas – Emilio Rodríguez de Senillosa
María Garralón – Marga's grandmother

Supporting cast

Alba Ribas – Gimena (Episode 1)
Miguel Lago – Alfonso XIII (Episode 1)
Marina Orta – Alba Romero (15 años) (Episode 1)
Itzan Escamilla – Francisco Gómez (15 años) (Episode 1)
Raquel Sierra – Lidia Aguilar (Episode 1)
Fernando Valdevieso – Pedro (Episode 1)
Rafael Delgado – Víctor (Episode 1)
Ignacio Rosado – Hombre fiesta (Episode 1)
Óscar del Pozo – Vigilante de seguridad (Episode 1)
Anahí Civantos – Hija de Ángeles (Episode 1)
Ángel Héctor Sánchez
Noemi Hopper – Gimena (young)

Season 2

Main cast

Antonio Velázquez as Inspector Cuevas

Special guest stars

Supporting cast

Episodes

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	First aired	Last aired
1	8	April 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)	April 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)
2	8	December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25)	December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25)
3	8	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)

Season 1 (2017)

No.	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 (2017-04-28)
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 (2017-04-28)
Francisco makes a deal with Lidia. Marga is worried for what she saw on the party. Carlotta's father interfere 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 (2017-04-28)
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 (2017-04-28)
Marga has a date to lunch with Pablo. Angeles finds out more about Mario's unfaithfullness.
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 (2017-04-28)
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 (2017-04-28)
Lidia helps Carlota for her to scape from town. Carlota works for Sara to go from prison. Carlos has a fight against his father.
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 (2017-04-28)
Cifuentes's family cries for their lost. Lidia has to be honest with Carlos and tells 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 (2017-04-28)
New technology from rotary divides Lidia's loyalty whom she must make a choice between Carlos and her friends.

Season 2 (2017)

No.	Title ^[6]	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Chapter 9: The Choice" "Capítulo 9: "La elección""	Carlos Sedes	Unknown	December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 (2017-12-25)
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 ^[6]	Directed by	Written by	Original release date ^[7]
1	"Chapter 17: Time" "Capítulo 17: El tiempo"	Roger Gual	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
2	"Chapter 18: Death" "Capítulo 18: La muerte"	Roger Gual	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
3	"Chapter 19: Truth" "Capítulo 19: La verdad"	Antonio Hernández	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
4	"Chapter 20: Revenge" "Capítulo 20: la venganza"	Antonio Hernández	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
5	"Chapter 21: Sin" "Capítulo 21: El pecado"	Carlos Sedes	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
6	"Chapter 22: Fight" "Capítulo 22: La lucha"	Carlos Sedes	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
7	"Chapter 23: Hope" "Capítulo 23: La esperanza"	Roger Gual	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)
8	"Chapter 24: Destiny" "Capítulo 24: El destino"	Roger Gual	Unknown	September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07)

Production

Development

Casting

Reception

Critical Response

Ratings

Awards and nominations

References

^ Ryan, Sarah (May 11, 2017). "Netflix announces 400 new jobs in Europe and two new European original series". Netflix Media Center. Amsterdam. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
^ 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.
^ "When will "Cable Girls" Season 4 be on Netflix?". What's on Netflix. September 15, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
^ ^a ^b "Cable Girls - Netflix". Netflix. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
^ "Las Chicas Del Cable - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 3, 2018.

External links

Las Chicas Del Cable (Cable Girls) on Netflix
Cable Girls at IMDb

[1] Ryan, Sarah (May 11, 2017). "Netflix announces 400 new jobs in Europe and two new European original series". Netflix Media Center. Amsterdam. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

[2] 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.

[3] Roxborough, Scott (March 1, 2017). "Netflix Previews European Series 'Dark,' 'Suburra' and 'Cable Girls' in Berlin". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2017.

[4] Rolfe, Pamela (July 13, 2017). "Netflix Orders 'Elite,' Its Second Original From Spain". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

[5] "When will "Cable Girls" Season 4 be on Netflix?". What's on Netflix. September 15, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[Official-6] "Cable Girls - Netflix". Netflix. Retrieved August 3, 2018.

[TFC-7] "Las Chicas Del Cable - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 3, 2018.

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