Breathless on Netflix: Release date, plot, and everything we know so far

Modified Aug 17, 2024 15:21 GMT

Netflix is gearing up to launch its latest series Breathless, which is supposed to be a hospital drama set in Spain. Scheduled to premiere on August 30, 2024, the show marks a major addition to the network's international programming. The series is spearheaded by David Pinillos and Marta Font and will show the emotional and professional highs and lows of medical staff.

Along with them, it stems from the creative mind of Carlos Montero, who also serves as an executive producer, alongside Diego Betancor and Carlos Ruano. Produced by El Desorden Crea, the series spans eight episodes, with each focusing on the chaotic yet heroic world of Joaquín Sorolla Hospital in Valencia.

The cast is a filled with familiar and fresh faces, featuring Najwa Nimri, Aitana Sánchez-Gijon, Blanca Suarez, Manu Ríos, Borja Luna and Alfonso Bassave. So all the talented faces come together to portray a group of doctors and nurses who go through the complications of life in a busy hospital where personal and professional challenges meet at every turn.

When will Netflix release Breathless?

Get ready, and mark your calendars because the series will hit Netflix on August 30, 2024. For folks on the West Coast of the U.S., it starts at 12 a.m. Pacific Time. If you're on the East Coast, tune in at 3 aa.m. Eastern Time.

Viewers in the UK can watch it at 8 a.m. British Summer Time, while those in Central Europe can start streaming at 9 a.m. Central European Summer Time. And if you're in India, you can kick back and start watching at 5:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time.

The series will be there on the network, so there's no need to worry if you can't watch it on the premiere time.

Cast and the characters they play

The series brings together a talented set of actors, where each of them has got unique flavor to provide to the series.

Najwa Nimri steps into the shoes of Patricia Segura, whose character is crucial to the drama in the hospital. Aitana Sanchez-Gijon shows her talent as another leading figure whose decisions stir the plot, while Blanca Suarez plays Jesica, a nurse whose personal and professional life intertwines dramatically with her patients and colleagues.

Manu Ríos appears as Biel, a dedicated young doctor, and his passion for medicine is tested by the realities of hospital life. Alfonso Bassave plays Lluís Jornet Blasco, a senior staff member managing with the administrative and ethical challenges in the healthcare system.

Supporting roles from Borja Luna and Abril Zamora enrich the plot, presenting a realistic view of the hospital's diverse workforce.

What is Breathless all about?

Set in the bustling corridors of Joaquín Sorolla Hospital in Valencia, Breathless shows the lives of the medical staff who face daily challenges that test their limits and humanity. The series plunges into the intense atmosphere of a public hospital where every day holds the potential for life-changing moments.

Tensions escalate with the arrival of a high-profile patient, which sparks a series of events that come down to a dramatic staff strike. That throws the hospital into uncharted waters, which points out the deep-seated issues within the healthcare system and the personal stakes for those caught in the middle.

The strike brings to light the underlying issues of the healthcare system, which includes resource shortages and the personal toll on the caregivers. As the characters walk through their complicated personal and professional lives Breathless shows their struggles, triumphs and the critical choices they must make.

You can stream Breathless on Netflix from August 30, 2024.

Edited by Bhargav