Series synopsis
The Short Life, also known as La vida breve is a Spanish comedy television series that premiered on Movistar Plus+ on February 13, 2025. It ended on February 20, 2025. It was created by Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor. It stars Carlos Scholz, Alicia Armenteros, Javier Gutiérrez and Leonor Watling.
Like any young man, Louis is about to experience great changes. He is married to an unknown cousin and is to inherit the throne of Spain. In the middle of the 18th century, this would be a happy episode in the life of any prince, but things are not going to be easy for Louis. With a rebellious wife, an alienated father and a conspiring stepmother, Louis I has to begin his reign. Luckily for him, the problems will soon end.
Premise
Like any young man, Louis is about to experience great changes. He is married to an unknown cousin and is to inherit the throne of Spain. In the middle of the 18th century, this would be a happy episode in the life of any prince, but things are not going to be easy for Louis. With a rebellious wife, an alienated father and a conspiring stepmother, Louis I has to begin his reign. Luckily for him, the problems will soon end.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carlos Scholz as Luis I de España
- Alicia Armenteros as Luisa Isabel de Orleans
- Javier Gutiérrez as Felipe V de España
- Leonor Watling as Isabel de Farnesio
- Jorge Usón as Giulio Alberoni
- Héctor Carballo as Serrano
- Pepe Viyuela as John Higgins
- Eric Masip as Aníbal Scotti
Supporting cast
- Claudia Traisac as Doncella
- Carlos González as Farinelli
- Marta Hazas as Doña Eugenia
- Bastien Ughetto as Duque de Saint-Simon
- César Tormo as Grimaldo
- Nadia Vilaplana as Margarita
- Rodrigo Gibaja as Fernando VI
- Álvaro Manso as Mayordomo La Granja
- Luis Sacristán as Bufón
- Jon Viar as Pintor
- Alexandre Blazy as Felipe de Orleans
- Natalie Pinot as María Francisca
Guest cast
- LalaChus as Hortensia
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 13, 2025 | February 20, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 13, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 13, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Movistar Plus+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 20, 2025 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |