Series synopsis
Planners is a comedy drama television series that premiered on Star+ on May 5, 2023. It was created by Danny Jelinek, Eric Acosta. It stars Celeste Cid, Leticia Siciliani, Gonzalo Valenzuela and Guillermo Pfening.
As her marriage to Marcos comes to an end, 37-year-old Malena Carregal confronts a vastly different reality — jobless and facing an uncertain future after 15 years of building up the events agency which is now in Marcos' hands. But in this moment of crisis, Malena meets Cali, an intriguing and ambitious woman who breathes new energy into Malena's life.
Premise
As her marriage to Marcos comes to an end, 37-year-old Malena Carregal confronts a vastly different reality — jobless and facing an uncertain future after 15 years of building up the events agency which is now in Marcos' hands. But in this moment of crisis, Malena meets Cali, an intriguing and ambitious woman who breathes new energy into Malena's life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Celeste Cid as Malena
- Leticia Siciliani as Cali
- Gonzalo Valenzuela as Marcos
- Guillermo Pfening as Andy Garrison
- Marcos Montes as Ray
- Camila Peralta as Clara
- Matías Recalt as Javier Gutiérrez
- Claudio Da Passano as Lito
Supporting cast
- Luz Palazón as Verónica
- Marabina Jaimes
- Daniel Juan di Cocco as Marcelo kaufman
- Micaela Vilanova as Pepa
- Federico Coates as Nacho
Guest cast
- Luis Ziembrowski as Manuel
- Alan Daicz as Franco
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 4 | December 13, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let’s Not Be So Trusting Malena assesses her life after a divorce from Marcos. Her ex-husband is to become the sole owner of the events agency that Malena worked for over the last 15 years, and will only walk away with a payout. Struggling to adjust to an empty home and uncertain future, Malena strikes up a connection with Cali, a woman of energy, fresh perspective, and with an offer to organize an event. |
May 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
Hurrah Cali proposes an event for the launch of a Russian vodka brand. As things pick up for Malena’s project, and her home slowly becomes a quasi command center for the new endeavor, her ex-husband Marcos questions what effect it will have on her time with their son Javi. Later, Malena turns to her friend Ray for technical and emotional support. |
May 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Marcos is Going to Love This Malena and Cali are caught by surprise by the sudden cancellation of a job. The opportunity to plan a wake leads Malena into a dramatic ceremony filled with scorned lovers, secret children, and impulsive encounters. Cali, meanwhile, must handle unresolved matters from the past and sets out to reconnect with her estranged husband. Also, the team settles on a name for the new agency. |
May 5, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To New Beginnings... Cali’s return of the money she took doesn’t lead to forgiveness – Malena is keeping her former business partner at a distance and is intent on cutting ties with her altogether. Also, Malena's regrettable run-in with Marcos at her parents’ vow renewal ceremony unearths a piercing confession, Javier skips the wedding at the last minute and Julio reappears and disappears in Andy’s life. |
December 13, 2023 |
| 2 |
Immersive Strapped for cash, Cali takes a job with a vengeful Marcos who is planning an act of revenge against Malena and her agency. While planning a VIP art event, Malena and her team have their hotel suite taken by Marcos. But Marcos’ plan goes much further than the hotel suite and ultimately pushes Cali to make a choice after he causes an “explosive" display at Malena’s event. |
December 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Contractions Malena decides to sell the house – and the memories that go with it – and the first potential buyer is none other than Marcos. Cali has to take Clara to the hospital when her water breaks, and she tries again to rebuild her friendship with Malena without success, who is also there to help her sister give birth. Andy, meanwhile, refuses to subject himself to another round of treatment. |
December 13, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Star+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 5, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 13, 2023 |
| Status | continue |