Synopses

February 13, 2021

Perfect Life (Vida Perfecta) Synopses

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Perfect Life (Vida Perfecta)

S1:E1 “When you don’t let yourself go (Cuando no te dejas llevar)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Leticia Dolera



After getting dumped by her long-term boyfriend for being too rigid, María moves in with her sister Esther, who helps María let loose (and provides some crisis medication). As they have a little too much fun at their best friend Cristina’s daughter’s birthday party, Cris finds herself at a difficult crossroads of her own. Premieres January 21. SHORT: When she’s suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend for being too rigid, María enlists her sister Esther to help her let loose, while their best friend Cristina faces a difficult crossroads of her own.

S1:E2 “When nothing is what it seems (Cuando nada es lo que parece)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Leticia Dolera



Rattled to learn that Gari has a disability, María heads to a funeral hoping to talk to him and open her mind. Cris struggles to reignite passion with Pablo and balance her responsibilities as a mother with a full plate at work. Esther contemplates joining social media to publicize her art. Premieres January 21.

S1:E3 “When you take an unexpected path (Cuando tomas un camino inesperado)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Ginesta Guindal Forgas



After María oversteps boundaries with Gari, both contemplate the risks of having a baby together. Later, María anxiously awaits genetic test results, Esther struggles to curate a hip social media presence, and, still thinking of her encounter with a handsome stranger, Cris plays with fire on an extramarital dating site. Premieres January 21.

S1:E4 “When you confess to your parents (Cuando te confiesas con tus padres)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Elena Martín



With Gari and Esther along for the ride, María heads to Tarazona, her hometown, to tell her super-Catholic parents she’s pregnant. But when she finds her mother in the middle of a spiritual crisis, María insists on spending the afternoon meticulously learning Gari’s life story instead. Meanwhile, Esther faces some difficult truths about her career and personal growth, and Gari takes an important step towards full independence. Premieres January 21. SHORT: María attempts to open up to her parents about her pregnancy – but ends up forcing Gari to open up to her instead. Meanwhile, Esther realizes her career and personal growth are stunted.

S1:E5 “When you want to, but you can’t (Cuando quieres y no puedes)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Elena Martín



Now five months pregnant, María finds herself consumed by an uncontrollable libido. At Gari’s housewarming, she connects with Xosé – and, later, struggles to get through to Esther, who’s doubting her work more than ever after an unsuccessful night at a modern art market. Increasingly frustrated by Pablo’s emotional distance and absentee fathering, Cris takes her infidelity to the next level. Premieres January 21.

S1:E6 “When you don’t want to be alone (Cuando no quieres estar sola)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Ginesta Guindal Forgas



As their 15-year high school reunion approaches, María braves prenatal classes and gynecology appointments with Gari, while, thanks to Pablo, Cris finds herself increasingly torn between work and mom duties. At the reunion, they contemplate how far they’ve strayed from the lives they once envisioned for themselves. January 21.

S1:E7 “When everything falls apart (Cuando todo se derrumba)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Leticia Dolera



On Esther’s 40th birthday, a series of stressful encounters make it clear that she’s lost control of her life, prompting her to go rogue. Meanwhile, María arranges for Gari and Gustavo to get to know each other, and Cris’ string of affairs finally catches up to her. Premieres January 21.

S1:E8 “When you let yourself go (Cuando te dejas llevar)” – Written by Leticia Dolera & Manuel Burque; Directed by Leticia Dolera



After her wedding leaves Gari feeling insecure, María goes into labor while trying to reassure him. At the hospital, she finally gets some overdue clarity on what she really wants out of life. Meanwhile, Cris and Esther have some transformative realizations of their own. Premieres January 21.