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Love in Difficult Times 2005

★ 4.6/10 · 5 votes TV-Y7 SoapDrama 7 seasons · 468 eps Ended
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What is Love in Difficult Times?

Love in Difficult Times is a Spanish television soap opera that premiered in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the early years of the Franco regime, the series follows the lives and relationships of its characters as they navigate the social and political upheavals of the era.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Ended
Episodes
468
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 28, 2005
Last aired
Nov 15, 2012
Original language
ES
Origin
ES
Networks
La 1
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Love in Difficult Times is a Spanish television soap opera that premiered in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the early years of the Franco regime, the series follows the lives and relationships of its characters as they navigate the social and political upheavals of the era. The show was created by Manel Cubedo, Miriam García Montero, Josep Maria Benet i Jornet, Antonio Onetti and Rodolf Sirera, and features performers such as Manu Baqueiro, Itziar Miranda, José Antonio Sayagués and Javier Collado. Produced as a drama‑soap hybrid, it aired for several seasons, concluding its original run in

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running Spanish soap opera explores life during the Spanish Civil War and early Francoism.”

Reasons to watch
  • award-winning production
  • rich historical setting
Keep in mind
  • large time commitment

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set against the backdrop of mid-twentieth century Spain.

The series depicts themes related to the Spanish Civil War and the early years of the Franco regime.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 200 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 221 episodes
Season 3 · 39 episodes
Season 4 · 2 episodes
Season 5 · 2 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set during the Spanish Civil War and the early Francoism period.

When did the series begin airing?

The program began airing in 2005.

Has the series received any awards?

Yes, the show has won prizes in Spain and earned a Silver Medal at the New York Festivals.

Did the show change its name?

Yes, the series continued under the new name Amar es para siempre starting in January 2013.

Which network airs the continuation?

The show moved to the network Antena 3 in 2013.