Series synopsis
Smiley is a Spanish crime documentary reality television series that premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2022. It ended on December 7, 2022. It was created by Guillem Clua, Marta Pahissa. It stars Carlos Cuevas, Miki Esparbé, Pepón Nieto and Meritxell Calvo.
Are the deaths of hundred of young men the result of a single killer, a gang of homicidal psychopaths or merely accidents? Is there a national murder conspiracy hiding in plain sight, or is the whole scenario a series of coincidences? A myth? These are the questions surrounding the Smiley Face Killings.
Premise
Are the deaths of hundred of young men the result of a single killer, a gang of homicidal psychopaths or merely accidents? Is there a national murder conspiracy hiding in plain sight, or is the whole scenario a series of coincidences? A myth? These are the questions surrounding the Smiley Face Killings.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carlos Cuevas as Alex
- Miki Esparbé as Bruno
- Pepón Nieto as Javier / Keena Mandrah
- Meritxell Calvo as Veronica 'Vero'
- Cedrick Mugisha as Ibra
- Giannina Fruttero as Patricia 'Patri'
- Eduardo Lloveras as Albert
- Ruth Llopis as Núria
Supporting cast
- Carles Sanjaime as Ramiro
- Ramon Pujol as Ramon
- Amparo Fernández as Rosa
- Ann M. Perelló as Lis
- Lluïsa Mallol as Madre de Vero
Guest cast
- Lluïsa Mallol as Madre de Vero
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 7, 2022 | December 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
When Alex Met Bruno A misplaced voicemail connects hunky bartender Álex with Bruno, a movie-loving architect. Álex's friend Vero mulls over big next steps in her life. |
December 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Icarus's Wings Álex and Bruno's first date turns out to be a rollercoaster ride. Bruno's friends Albert and Núria meet with a potential new nanny before a night out. |
December 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bringing Up Baby Bruno and Álex both wake up feeling confused about how to navigate the morning after. Albert struggles at work. Patri and Vero try to reconnect. |
December 7, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 7, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 285 minutes |
| Status | canceled |