Series synopsis
Fantasmas is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HBO on June 7, 2024. It ended on July 12, 2024. It was created by Julio Torres. It stars Julio Torres, Martine Gutierrez, Tómas Matos and Joe Rumrill.
Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City.
Premise
Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julio Torres as Julio Torres / Pirulinpinpina
- Martine Gutierrez as Vanesja
- Tómas Matos as Chester
- Joe Rumrill as Bibo (voice)
Guest cast
- Sunita Mani as Nancy
- Paul Dano as Jeff
- Adrianna Weir as Grace
- Marc Petrosino as Melf
- Kayden Gonzale as Son
- Steve Buscemi as Q
- Bobbi Salvör Menuez as X
- Macy Rodman as Pop News Reporter
- Evan Mock as Z
- Nick Naney as O
- Reza Nader as MC
- Mackenzie Meadows as P
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 7, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cookies and Spaghetti While ignoring his landlord's urgent letters, Julio obtains a gold oyster earring... then promptly loses it at the club. Later, Julio explains his sensitivity to shapes, colors, numbers, and the alphabet to his fellow rideshare passengers. |
June 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Valued Customer While avoiding his housing debacle, Julio grows convinced that his lost oyster is the only way to prove his "mole" has grown. |
June 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Toilets After learning of a program that would free his mind from his body, Julio gets a lead on the lost oyster from a bartender, who takes him to the former site of the first gay hamster club, and later, a middle school. |
June 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 7, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 12, 2024 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 23:00:00 |