Series synopsis
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019, also known as El día menos pensado is a Spanish documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on March 29, 2020. It stars Nairo Alexander Quintana, Mikel Landa, Richard Carapaz and Alejandro Valverde.
Pro cycling’s Movistar Team sets their sights on victory while on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Premise
Pro cycling’s Movistar Team sets their sights on victory while on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nairo Alexander Quintana as Himself
- Mikel Landa as Himself
- Richard Carapaz as Himself
- Alejandro Valverde as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 29, 2020 | March 29, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 4 | March 28, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 4 | March 27, 2023 | March 27, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 3 | January 19, 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Movistar Team's 40th season kicks off. Valverde carries the weight of being world champion, and Landa and Carapaz start the Giro as the favorites. |
March 29, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mikel Landa suffers a few setbacks in the Giro d'Italia. Meanwhile, Richard Carapaz sets himself up as the team's front runner for the final victory. |
March 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After a big victory, Richard Carapaz is placed as leader of the general classification and must defend it to the end with the help of the whole team. |
March 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 28, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 28, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 28, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 28, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 27, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 27, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 19, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |