''Offworld'' ( es, Apagón, links=no) is a Spanish television series based on the apocalyptic

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''El gran apagón''. The 5-part series tracks 5 independent stories of people dealing with an apocalyptic situation in the wake of a

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original, it is directed by

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, Alberto Rodríguez and

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Plot

Focused on Spain, the plot the mishaps of different characters in the wake of a

, adapting to a planet lacking much of the technology that was previously available.

Cast

Production

The series is based on the podcast ''El gran apagón'', and it is a Buendía Estudios production. The 5 episodes were directed by

, Alberto Rodríguez and

. Shooting locations included

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, and the provinces of Toledo,

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Release

The series premiered in September 2022 at the

70th San Sebastián International Film Festival The 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival took place from 16 to 24 September 2022 in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. The awards were announced on 24 September 2022, with '' The Kings of the World'' winning the Golden Shell. Backgroun ...

as part of the festival's official selection (screened out of competition).

released the series on 29 September 2022.

Episodes

Accolades

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10th Feroz Awards The 10th ceremony of the Premios Feroz, presented by the Asociación de Informadores Cinematográficos de España, will talke place at the Auditorio de Zaragoza in Zaragoza, Spain, on 28 January 2023, to recognize the best in Spanish cinema and te ...

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31st Actors and Actresses Union Awards The 31st Actors and Actresses Union Awards ceremony was held on 13 March 2023 at the Circo Price in Madrid. In addition to the competitive awards, the Ministry of Equality received the '' award, whilst Lola Herrera was bestowed the '' life achi ...

, , Best Television Actor in a Leading Role , , Luis Callejo , , , ,

References

{{Authority control Spanish science fiction television series Television shows set in Spain Television shows filmed in Spain Spanish-language television shows 2022 Spanish television series debuts Movistar+ original programming Television shows based on podcasts Post-apocalyptic television series 2020s Spanish drama television series