A Superstar is a Spanish series mixing comedy, drama and fantasy, imagined by Nacho Vigalondo and produced by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. Inspired by a very real cultural context - the explosion of reality TV and the star system in Spain in the early 2000s - the series invents a world where a comet has changed the laws of celebrity. In this surreal world, eccentric and marginal characters become the country's most prominent figures.
A Superstar will be available on Netflix from July 18, 2025.
Synopsis: In the early 2000s, a comet crossed the Spanish sky, shattering the rules of fame. Unlikely stars such as Tamara, Leonardo Dantés, Paco Porras and Tony Genil invade television and the press, without trying to conform to the norm. Their ascent defies all logic and becomes the heart of a pop, esoteric and exuberant fresco on the absurdity of celebrity.
Une superstar follows in the footsteps of series with a deliberately kitsch and referential aesthetic, such as Paquita Salas and Veneno, also produced by Calvo and Ambrossi. With its quantum bricks, brightly-colored supervillains and supernatural conspiracies, the series assumes an element of delirious fiction, while paying homage to a very real era when the underground invited itself into prime time.
The series could appeal to fans of satirical comedies rooted in popular culture, as well as fans of meta tales of celebrity. Its surreal approach could recall works such as Maniac or Russian Doll, while retaining a strong Spanish imprint. The central character, Tamara, a cult figure of the 2000s in Spain, here becomes an unlikely heroine with an interdimensional destiny.
A Superstar is a six-episode Spanish series, available from July 18, 2025 on Netflix. A blend of pop satire, esoterica and comedy-drama, it tells the story of how marginal celebrities become the icons of an era transformed by a mysterious comet. With its offbeat tone, the series appeals to an audience curious about media culture and the madness of the 2000s.
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