Series synopsis
Cable Girls, also known as Las chicas del cable is a Spanish drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 28, 2017. It ended on July 3, 2020. It was created by Gema R. Neira, Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés. It stars Blanca Suárez, Yon González, Ana Fernández and Maggie Civantos.
In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company ring in revolution as they deal with romance, envy and the modern workplace.
Premise
In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company ring in revolution as they deal with romance, envy and the modern workplace.
Premise: Las Chicas del Cable
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Blanca Suárez as Alba Romero
- Yon González as Francisco Gómez
- Ana Fernández as Carlota Rodríguez
- Maggie Civantos as Ángeles Vidal
- Nadia de Santiago as Marga Suárez
- Martiño Rivas as Carlos Cifuentes
- Ana Polvorosa as Óscar Ruiz
- Denisse Peña as Sofía Pérez
Supporting cast
- Nico Romero as Pablo Santos
- Raúl Mérida as Felipe Barrero
- Miguel Diosdado as Isidro Barrero
- Sergio Mur as Mario Pérez
- Alex Hafner as James Lancaster
- Borja Luna as Miguel Pascual
- Ángela Cremonte as Elisa Cifuentes
- Iria del Río as Carolina Moreno
- Concha Velasco as Carmen Benavides
- Antonio Velázquez as Cristóbal Cuevas
- Carlos Kaniowsky as Beltrán
- Luis Fernández as Pedro Guzmán
Guest cast
- Marina Orta as Alba Romero
- Marisol Membrillo as Asunción
- Patricia Peñalver as Perla
- Teresa del Olmo as Pharmacienne
- Guim Puig as Marcos
- Manuel de la Serrana as Brigada nacional
- Alba Ribas as Gimena
- Lidia Otón as Enfermera
- Antonio Magén as Soldado nacional
- Óscar Zafra as Lorenzo
- Itzan Escamilla as Francisco Gómez
- Valentina Zenere as Camila
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 42 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 28, 2017 | April 28, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 25, 2017 | December 25, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 7, 2018 | September 7, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 8 | August 9, 2019 | August 9, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 10 | February 14, 2020 | July 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: Dreams Lidia is used to being a thief, but now she must steal in order to save her life. Different hopes propel each of the women into the workplace. |
April 28, 2017 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Memories Francisco offers Lidia a deal. Marga worries about what she saw at the party. Carlota's father interferes with her life. |
April 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Lies The police are called in when Lidia's identity is questioned. Francisco's wife is suspicious and asks Carolina for help. |
April 28, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 9: The Choice 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. |
December 25, 2017 |
| 2 |
Chapter 10: Pact Lidia directs a cover-up plan, but a theft complicates things and Marga is later caught in a lie. Carlos and Francisco negotiate an alliance. |
December 25, 2017 |
| 3 |
Chapter 11: Jealousy Marisol tries to drive Marga and Pablo apart. Carlota becomes suspicious of Sara. Lidia noticed a crucial difference between Carlos and Francisco. |
December 25, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 17: Time Six months later, a catastrophic event deeply affects Lidia, Marga, Carlota, Angeles and their loved ones. Marga gets a surprise visit from an in-law. |
September 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Chapter 18: Death With her friends' help, Lidia puts her plan into action. Carlota decides what to do with her inheritance. Angeles tries to earn Pedro Guzman's trust. |
September 7, 2018 |
| 3 |
Chapter 19: Truth Lidia's desperation worries Carlota and spurs Francisco to offer support. Marga helps Julio cover Pablo's job. Carlota finds a way to promote her cause. |
September 7, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 25: Equality Carlota's new political career faces a major obstacle as Marga suffers heartbreak. Meanwhile, Lidia returns to work and Ángeles pitches an idea to her. |
August 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chapter 26: Liberty As her memory starts to slowly come back, Carlota's friends try to clear her name. Ángeles begins teaching classes. Lidia's former enemy returns. |
August 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chapter 27: Justice Lidia and Carlos argue over a loved one's medical treatment. Óscar makes a shocking discovery about Dulce. Marga gets to know her boss better. |
August 9, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 33: War Lidia leaves New York and returns to Madrid in search of Sofía, who has run away to join the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 2 |
Chapter 34: Hate Lidia's friends — both old and new — help her attempt to force Carlos to call Sofía back from the front lines. Pablo looks for ways to avoid enlisting. |
February 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Chapter 35: Courage Óscar and Carlota risk their journalistic integrity in exchange for helping Lidia with Sofía. Marga falls ill while running a dangerous errand. |
February 14, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 28, 2017 |
| Last aired | July 3, 2020 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |