Series synopsis
Alternative Therapy, also known as Terapia alternativa is a drama comedy television series that premiered on Star+ on September 24, 2021. It ended on March 6, 2024. It stars Carla Peterson, Eugenia Suárez, Benjamín Vicuña and Fernán Mirás.
Selva is an eccentric relationship counselor who has made a name for herself with her unorthodox sessions. But Selva’s career hits a roadblock when she takes on Elías and Malena, a young couple who are seeking guidance on how to separate.
Premise
Selva is an eccentric relationship counselor who has made a name for herself with her unorthodox sessions. But Selva’s career hits a roadblock when she takes on Elías and Malena, a young couple who are seeking guidance on how to separate.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carla Peterson as Selva
- Eugenia Suárez as Malena
- Benjamín Vicuña as Elías
- Fernán Mirás as Alex
- Julieta Cardinali as Eliana
- Gustavo Garzón as Gervasio
- Cristina Valenzuela as Gisela
- Marcelo Michinaux as Ramón
Supporting cast
- Daniel Cabot as Miguel Ángel
- Graciela Borges as Grace
- Marcelo Subiotto as Luis
- Mario Alarcón as Gustavo
- Guillermo Berthold as Pablo
- Boy Olmi as Jorge
- Nancy Gay as Toia
- Brian Sichel
Guest cast
- Paula Grinszpan as Gisella
- Silvina Sabater as Silvina
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 24, 2021 | September 24, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 7 | February 28, 2024 | March 6, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Perfect Couple Relationship counselor Selva Pérez Salerno – known as the “Love Guru” on TV – suffers a professional setback after one of her therapy sessions goes offcourse. |
September 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Marcelo Football Malena and Elías sit down for their first session with Selva, where they explain how their relationship first came to be and the reasoning as to why they can’t end it. |
September 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
How to Make Your Life Suck Less Selva oversteps her professional boundaries by going to visit Elías and Malena at the showroom. Acting on Selva’s treatment recommendation, the couple decides to redecorate the place, which results in a controversial outcome. |
September 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No Monster | February 28, 2024 |
| 2 | A table with two legs | February 28, 2024 |
| 3 | The Sovereign | February 28, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Star+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 6, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |