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Merlí

Merlí

★ 8.6/10•2015•40m•TV-MA•Comedy•Drama
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He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the world in a whole new light, both in and out of the classroom.

Héctor Lozano · Creator

Héctor Lozano · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime40m
LanguageCA
First Air DateSep 14, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - The PeripateticE154m

The Peripatetic

After his ex-wife moves to Rome, Merlí finds himself solo-parenting and working as a substitute philosophy teacher at his son Bruno’s school, where his unorthodox style intrigues the students, butts heads with faculty, and embarrasses his son.

Sep 14, 2015

Episode 2 - PlatoE250m

Plato

Merlí encourages his class to participate in the literary contest by cheating, uses Plato to help Ivan, a student with agoraphobia, and takes an interest in the mother of another. Meanwhile, Bruno reveals a personal secret to his friend Tania.

Sep 21, 2015

Episode 3 - MachiavelliE350m

Machiavelli

After Merlí gives Gerard girl advice, his interest in Gerard’s mother, Gina, grows when he sees that she’s a fellow straight-talker. He also has a breakthrough with Ivan and steals a test copy that ends up in Bruno’s hands.

Sep 28, 2015

Episode 4 - AristotleE445m

Aristotle

After Bruno invites Pol over to study, he lets his feelings slip and complicates their friendship. When they get perfect test scores, they’re accused of cheating and Merlí is also suspected in the scheme. Will it cost him his job?

Oct 5, 2015

Episode 5 - SocratesE548m

Socrates

In the spirit of Socrates, Merlí tells his students they must question the values imposed on them by their parents, which angers Joan’s strict father. He takes Ivan outside his comfort zone to disastrous consequences and gets closer to Gina.

Oct 12, 2015

Episode 6 - SchopenhauerE646m

Schopenhauer

Berta’s home life is revealed, which explains her need for sympathy and attention. Merlí and Gina have a bad fight after she finds out about his relationship with Laia. Merlí keeps pushing Ivan to step out and suggests a visit from Bruno.

Oct 19, 2015

Episode 7 - FoucaultE750m

Foucault

Bruno’s fraught relationship with Pol causes resentment towards his father but the two end up having a warm heart-to-heart for the first time. When Pol loses a loved one, Bruno reaches out and breathes hope into their friendship.

Oct 26, 2015

Episode 8 - Guy DebordE848m

Guy Debord

After a student catches Merlí and Gina kissing, she wants to keep it from Gerard but he’s turned off by the secrecy. A viral video of Monica inspires Gerard to take a brave stand in support of her. Ivan makes a breakthrough.

Nov 2, 2015

Episode 9 - EpicurusE951m

Epicurus

The students throw Pol a birthday party, which leads to many revelations. Bruno and Pol grow closer than ever, Gerard learns about his mother and Merlí, and Joan ends up in the hospital after drinking too much. Merlí confesses his feelings for Gina.

Nov 9, 2015

Episode 10 - The SkepticsE1046m

The Skeptics

Merlí tells Joan’s parents about the alcohol incident, which infuriates Joan but ultimately drives him out of his home and to Merlí. Feeling hopeful, Bruno approaches Pol but is rejected and takes his anger out on the Spanish teacher.

Nov 16, 2015

Episode 11 - The SophistsE1147m

The Sophists

Merlí helps Berta and Pol find direction, encouraging the latter to work with Ivan. Bruno continues to make fun of Santi the Spanish teacher until he gets kicked out of class. A new student arrives who defies expectations.

Nov 23, 2015

Episode 12 - HumeE1253m

Hume

Merlí encourages the students to boycott the school’s food collection campaign to protest corruption, prompting the principal to take it up with the review board. After Merlí confronts Bruno about bullying Santi, he receives news of a tragic death.

Nov 30, 2015

Episode 13 - NietzscheE1357m

Nietzsche

The unexpected death devastates the students, especially Bruno. To help them pay respects, Merlí breaks the rules once again and is on the verge of losing his job. His students make a grand gesture of support. Ivan is ready to return to class.

Dec 7, 2015

Actors

Francesc Orella

Francesc Orella

Merlí Bergeron Calduch

Carlos Cuevas

Carlos Cuevas

Pol Rubio

David Solans

David Solans

Bruno Bergeron

Elisabet Casanovas

Elisabet Casanovas

Tània Illa

Adrian Grösser

Adrian Grösser

Marc Vilaseca

Marcos Franz

Marcos Franz

Gerard Piguillem Castells

Júlia Creus

Júlia Creus

Mònica de Villamore

Albert Baró

Albert Baró

Joan Capdevila Bonet

Candela Antón

Candela Antón

Berta Prats García

Pau Poch

Pau Poch

Iván Blasco

Iñaki Mur

Iñaki Mur

Oliver Grau

Laia Manzanares

Laia Manzanares

Oksana Casanoves

Marta Marco

Marta Marco

Gina Castells

Anna Ycobalzeta

Anna Ycobalzeta

Miriam Blasco

Oriol Pla

Oriol Pla

Oscar Rubio

Boris Ruiz

Boris Ruiz

Alfonso Rubio

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