''Valeria'' is a Spanish

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series developed by María López Castaño for

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, based on the novel series ''En los zapatos de Valeria'' by Elísabet Benavent. It stars

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, Silma López, Paula Malia, Teresa Riott,

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and Ibrahim Al Shami. The first season premiered on 8 May 2020. On 12 June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season. The second season was released on 13 August 2021. In October 2021, Netflix reported that ''Valeria'' was renewed for a third and final season.Spanish Rom-Com Series ‘Valeria’ Renewed for Third & Final Season at Netflix
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Premise

Set in Madrid, the plot revolves around Valeria, a writer who feels that something is missing in her marriage and writing.

Cast and characters

Main

as Valeria * Silma López as Lola * Paula Malia as Carmen * Teresa Riott as Nerea *

as Víctor * Ibrahim Al Shami as Adrián * Juanlu González as Borja (season 2; recurring season 1)

Recurring

* Mero González as Zaida (season 1) * as Cris (season 1) * Aitor Luna as Sergio * Melissa Fernández as Carmen's coworker (season 1) * Esperanza Guardado as Lidia (season 1) * Raquel Ventosa as Olga * Cris Iglesias as Gloria

Guest

* as Carlos (season 2)

Episodes

Season 1 (2020)

Season 2 (2021)

Production and release

''Valeria'' is an adaptation of the novel series ''En los zapatos de Valeria'', written by from 2013 to 2015. Produced by , the first season was written by María López Castaño, Aurora Gracià, Almudena Ocaña and Fernanda Eguiarte; whereas Inma Torrente and Nely Reguera were charged with the direction of the episodes.

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had been cast for the role of Víctor in pre-production but he was eventually replaced by

. Filming took place in 2019 primarily in

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. A film set in

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was used for indoor shooting locations, including Valeria's residence. It was released on Netflix on 8 May 2020. On 12 June 2020, Netflix announced that the series was renewed for a second season, a report that was already leaked weeks before the show's release. Also produced by Plano a Plano, season 2 was written by Marina Pérez and Montaña Marchena and directed by Inma Torrente and Laura M. Campos. Netflix set its release date for 13 August 2021. In October 2021, Netflix reported that ''Valeria'' was renewed for a third and final season.

References

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