Netflix Unveils Premiere Date for Breathless, its First Spanish Hospital Drama

Netflix unveiled the premiere date for “Breathless,” its first hospital drama produced in Spain. The series, created by Carlos Montero (Élite) and starring a renowned cast including Najwa Nimri (La casa de papel, Sagrada Familia), Aitana Sánchez Gijón (Madres paralelas, La Regenta), Blanca Suárez (Las chicas del cable, Jaguar), is set to premiere on August 30th.

This gripping 8-episode series follows the staff of Joaquín Sorolla Hospital in Valencia, a public institution where the daily fight to save lives takes place against a backdrop of frenetic emergency rooms, high tensions, and personal connections that blur the lines. The arrival of a prominent patient further strains the already stressed healthcare system, pushing the hospital staff towards an unprecedented and drastic response.

“Breathless” is produced by El Desorden Crea with Carlos Montero and Diego Betancor serving as executive producers. The series is directed by David Pinillos and Marta Font, with a writing team led by Carlos Montero, and including Carlos Ruano, Guillermo Escribano, and Pablo Saiz. The cast also features Ana Rayo, Macarena de Rueda, Blanca Martínez, Abril Zamora, Xoán Fórneas, Marwa Bakhat, and Víctor Sáinz.