A Perfect Story (Spanish: Un cuento perfecto) is a Spanish romantic comedy television miniseries based on the novel by Elísabet Benavent. It stars Anna Castillo and Álvaro Mel. It was released on Netflix on 28 July 2023.
| A Perfect Story | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Un cuento perfecto |
| Based on | Un cuento perfecto by Elísabet Benavent |
| Written by | Marina Pérez |
| Directed by | Chloé Wallace |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Plano a Plano |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 28 July 2023 |
Plot edit
The plot follows the relationship between an heiress to a hotel & resort empire Margot and multi-tasker David.[1]
Cast edit
- Anna Castillo as Margot[2]
- Álvaro Mel as David[2]
- Lydia Pavón as Idoia[2]
- Mario Ermito as Filippo[2]
- Jimmy Castro as Iván[3]
- Tai Fati as Domi[2]
- Ana Belén as Margarita[3]
- Lourdes Hernández as Patricia[2]
- Ingrid García-Jonsson as Candela[2]
- Ane Gabarain[4]
- Elena Irureta[4]
Production edit
An adaptation of the 2020 novel Un cuento perfecto by Elísabet Benavent, the series was written by Marina Pérez and directed by Chloé Wallace.[4] It was produced by Plano a Plano for Netflix.[1] Shooting locations included Greece and Madrid.[4]
Release edit
The five-episode miniseries was released on Netflix on 28 July 2023.[4]
Reception edit
Joel Keller of Decider.com gave the series a positive review, deeming it to be "a light romantic story with two charming leads, which is what makes it very watchable".[2]
Pere Solà Gimferrer of La Vanguardia assessed that the series "shows an absolute lack of respect for the romantic comedy [genre]".[5]
References edit
- ^ a b Cámara, Nora (28 July 2023). "'Un cuento perfecto': hora de estreno de la tercera adaptación de las novelas de Elísabet Benavent en Netflix". Diez Minutos.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Keller, Joel (28 July 2023). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'A Perfect Story' On Netflix, Where A Chance Meeting Leads To A Great Friendship With Romantic Possibilities". Decider.com.
- ^ a b Muñoz, Aurora (28 July 2023). "'Un cuento perfecto': Anna Castillo contra los finales idílicos". uwu – via Público.
- ^ a b c d e Osco, Nelly (30 July 2023). "Lista de actores y personajes de "Un cuento perfecto": quién es quién en la serie española de Netflix". mag – via El Comercio.
- ^ Solà Gimferrer, Pere (28 July 2023). "'Un cuento perfecto', una falta de respeto a la comedia romántica". La Vanguardia.