The Neighbor (TV series)


The Neighbor is a Spanish superhero comedy web television series, created by Miguel Esteban and Raúl Navarro based on the comic series El Vecino by Santiago García and Pepo Pérez. The series stars Quim Gutiérrez, Clara Lago, Adrián Pino and Catalina Sopelana. It premiered on Netflix on 31 December 2019. In February 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.

Synopsis

The Neighbor follows the story of a hapless man, who one day inadvertently gains a mysterious power. With the help of his friendly neighbor, he begins to master his newfound abilities to fight evil and at the same time, conceal them from the public eye, including his suspicious ex-girlfriend.

Cast

Production

Development

On 6 February 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was created by Miguel Esteban and Raúl Navarro who are also credited as executive producers. Additional executive producers are set to include Carlos de Pando and Sara Antuña. Production companies involved with the series include Zeta Audiovisual. The first season was released on 31 December 2019. On 20 February 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.

Casting

Sometime after the series was ordered by Netflix, it was confirmed that Quim Gutiérrez, Clara Lago, Adrián Pino and Catalina Sopelana would star in the series.

Release

On 15 November 2019, Netflix released the official trailer for the series.

Premiere

On 15 November 2019, the series held its official premiere with the screening of the first two episodes at the Gijón International Film Festival in Gijón, Spain.