Series synopsis
Merlí is a Spanish comedy drama television series that premiered on TV3 on September 14, 2015. It ended on January 15, 2018. It was created by Héctor Lozano. It stars Francesc Orella, Carlos Cuevas, David Solans and Elisabet Casanovas.
He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the world in a whole new light, both in and out of the classroom.
Premise
He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the world in a whole new light, both in and out of the classroom.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Francesc Orella as Merlí Bergeron Calduch
- Carlos Cuevas as Pol Rubio
- David Solans as Bruno Bergeron
- Elisabet Casanovas as Tània Illa
- Adrian Grösser as Marc Vilaseca
- Marcos Franz as Gerard Piguillem Castells
- Júlia Creus as Mònica de Villamore
- Albert Baró as Joan Capdevila Bonet
Supporting cast
- Candela Antón as Berta Prats García
- Pau Poch as Iván Blasco
- Iñaki Mur as Oliver Grau
- Mar del Hoyo as Laia
- Laia Manzanares as Oksana Casanoves
- Marta Marco as Gina Castells
- Anna Ycobalzeta as Miriam Blasco
- Pau Durà as Toni
- Oriol Pla as Oscar Rubio
- Boris Ruiz as Alfonso Rubio
- Pep Jové as Santi
- Anna Maria Barbany as Carmina Calduch
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 14, 2015 | December 7, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 19, 2016 | December 12, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 14 | September 18, 2017 | January 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Peripatetic After his ex-wife moves to Rome, Merlí finds himself solo-parenting and working as a substitute philosophy teacher at his son Bruno’s school, where his unorthodox style intrigues the students, butts heads with faculty, and embarrasses his son. |
September 14, 2015 |
| 2 |
Plato Merlí encourages his class to participate in the literary contest by cheating, uses Plato to help Ivan, a student with agoraphobia, and takes an interest in the mother of another. Meanwhile, Bruno reveals a personal secret to his friend Tania. |
September 21, 2015 |
| 3 |
Machiavelli After Merlí gives Gerard girl advice, his interest in Gerard’s mother, Gina, grows when he sees that she’s a fellow straight-talker. He also has a breakthrough with Ivan and steals a test copy that ends up in Bruno’s hands. |
September 28, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pre-Socratics The new school year brings with it a provocative new female student. When Pol does not return due to family pressures, Merlí has a conversation with his father. |
September 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Thomas Hobbes Merlí and Coralina, the new director, get off on the wrong foot. Marc tries to help his younger brother with his behavioral and academic problems. |
September 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
Els Estoics Joan asks Merlí for relationship advice, but instead, Merlí receives good advice from Joan. Tensions between Oliver and his mother escalate. |
October 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Benjamin | September 18, 2017 |
| 2 | Adam Smith | September 25, 2017 |
| 3 | Albert Camus | October 2, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV3 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 2015 |
| Last aired | January 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:40:00 |