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The Neighbor (TV series)

The Neighbor (Spanish: El Vecino) is a Spanish superhero comedy television series, created by Miguel Esteban and Raúl Navarro based on the comic series El Vecino by Santiago García and Pepo Pérez.[1] The series stars Quim Gutiérrez, Clara Lago, Adrián Pino and Catalina Sopelana. It premiered on Netflix on 31 December 2019.[2] In February 2020, the series was renewed for a second and final season, which premiered on 21 May 2021.[3][4]

The Neighbor
Logo in Spanish
SpanishEl Vecino
Genre
Created by
  • Miguel Esteban
  • Raúl Navarro
Based onEl Vecino
by Santiago García and Pepo Pérez
Written by
  • Miguel Esteban
  • Raúl Navarro
  • Carlos de Pando
  • Sara Antuña
Directed by
Starring
Country of originSpain
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Carlos de Pando
  • Sara Antuña
  • Nahikari Ipiña
  • Eneko Gutierrez
Cinematography
  • Jon D. Domínguez
  • David Valldepérez
  • Aritz Cirbián
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time25–33 minutes
Production company
  • Zeta Audiovisual
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release31 December 2019 (2019-12-31) –
22 May 2021 (2021-05-22)

Synopsis

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The Neighbor follows the story of a hapless man, who one day inadvertently gains a mysterious power. With the help of his friendly neighbor, he begins to master his newfound abilities to fight evil and at the same time, conceal them from the public eye, including his suspicious ex-girlfriend.

Cast

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Episodes

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Season 1 (2019)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [7]
11"It Came from Outer Space"Nacho Vigalondo [7]Miguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
22"The Social Network"Nacho VigalondoMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
33"Training day"Paco CaballeroMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
44"The Insider"Paco CaballeroMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
55"Secrets & Lies"Paco CaballeroMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
66"The Perfect Storm"Ginesta GuindalMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
77"The Interview"Ginesta GuindalMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
88"The Big Short"Víctor García LeónMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
99"The Party"Víctor García LeónMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)
1010"Colosal"Víctor García LeónMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroDecember 31, 2019 (2019-12-31)

Season 2 (2021)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
111"Tucker"Ernesto SevillaMarc Crehuet, Miguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
122"The Olympic Games"Ernesto SevillaMarc Crehuet, Miguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
133"Mindfulness"Víctor García LeónMarc Crehuet, Miguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
144"Action Figures"Víctor García LeónMiguel EstebanMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
155"The Bullring"Mar OlidMiguel EstebanMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
166"The Ministry"Raúl NavarroMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
177"The Threat"Víctor García LeónMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)
188"Miguelito"Víctor García LeónMiguel Esteban & Raúl NavarroMay 22, 2021 (2021-05-22)

Production

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Development

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On 6 February 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.[1] The series was created by Miguel Esteban and Raúl Navarro who are also credited as executive producers. Additional executive producers include Carlos de Pando and Sara Antuña. Production companies involved with the series include Zeta Audiovisual. The first season was released on 31 December 2019.[2] On 20 February 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season, which premiered worldwide on 21 May 2021.[3][4] For the second season, the series was directed by Ernesto Sevilla, Raúl Navarro, Víctor García León and Mar Olid and written by Raúl Navarro, Miguel Esteban and Marc Crehuet.[8] Additionally, Josep Gatell and Teresa de Rosendo join as showrunners, with Eneko Gutiérrez credited as an executive produced for the second season.[8]

Casting

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Sometime after the series was ordered by Netflix, it was confirmed that Quim Gutiérrez, Clara Lago, Adrián Pino and Catalina Sopelana would star in the series.[5] On 29 May 2020, it was confirmed that Fran Perea, Gracia Olayo, Javier Botet, and Celia de Molina would join the cast for the second season.[6]

Release

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Premiere

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On 15 November 2019, the series held its official premiere with the screening of the first two episodes at the Gijón International Film Festival in Gijón, Spain.[9]

Marketing

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On 15 November 2019, Netflix released the official trailer for the series.[2] On 7 May 2021, Netflix released the official trailer for the second season.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (6 February 2019). "Netflix Sets 'El Vecino' Superhero Comedy Directed By Nacho Vigalondo, Unveils Slate Of Spanish Originals". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Netflix Unveils Trailer and Premiere Date for New Spanish Original". TTV News. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  3. ^ a b @NetflixES (20 February 2020). "La pastilla traía escondido un efecto secundario: Titán volverá a nuestras vidas. #ElVecino temporada 2, próximamente" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (15 April 2021). "Netflix Unveils New Spanish Originals". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Netflix Unveils The Neighbor's Best Keep Secret". Netflix Media Center. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Fran Perea, Gracia Olayo, Javier Botet, Fran Perea, and Celia de Molina Join Netflix's 'The Neighbor'". Fotogramers (in Spanish). 29 May 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b "The Neighbor – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  8. ^ a b c "'The neighbor': Netflix unveils the trailer for season 2 and last of its castizo superhero series". Espinof (in Spanish). 7 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  9. ^ "THE OPENING OF #57FICX WILL BRING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "EL VECINO", THE NEW TV SERIES PRODUCED BY NETFLIX". Gijón International Film Festival. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
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