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Cuéntame cómo pasó 2001

★ 7.1/10 · 58 votes TV-G ComedyDrama 23 seasons · 418 eps Ended
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What is Cuéntame cómo pasó?

Cuéntame cómo pasó is a Spanish television series that originally ran on La 1 of Televisión Española. The series is a historical drama that recounts the experiences of a middle-class family during a significant period in Spanish history.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Ended
Episodes
418
Runtime
70 minutes
First aired
Sep 13, 2001
Last aired
Nov 29, 2023
Original language
ES
Origin
ES
Networks
La 1
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Cuéntame cómo pasó is a Spanish television series that originally ran on La 1 of Televisión Española. The series is a historical drama that recounts the experiences of a middle-class family during a significant period in Spanish history. The show is also known as Remember When and is usually shortened to Cuéntame. It premiered on 13 September 2001 and ran for twenty-three seasons until 29 November 2023. The series tells the story of the Alcántaras, a family, during the last years of the rule of Francisco Franco and the beginning of the Spanish Transition to democracy. The evolution of the family is portrayed from the last days of the Frankist dictatorship to the early 1980s. The show consists of multiple seasons and is available to stream on various platforms, including Prime Video and YouTube.

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running drama follows the lives of the Alcántara family through a pivotal era in Spanish history.”

Reasons to watch
  • captures a significant historical transition
  • features a multi-generational family narrative
Keep in mind
  • extensive episode count may be daunting

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven period dramas that explore how national history impacts daily family life.

The series depicts the social and political realities of Spain during the late Franco era and the transition to democracy.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 14 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the series?

It follows the experiences of the middle-class Alcántara family during the final years of Francisco Franco's rule and the Spanish transition to democracy.

How many seasons does the show have?

The series consists of 23 seasons.

What is the English title?

The title translates to Tell me how it happened and is sometimes referred to as Remember.

When was the series broadcast?

The show aired from 2001 to 2023.

Who are some of the main cast members?

The cast includes Imanol Arias, Ana Duato, María Galiana, and Pablo Rivero.