The Time It Takes

Synopsis

Lina and Nico break up after many years together, and Lina struggles to find a new life and to think about him a little less each day.

First Air Date: 2021-10-29

Last Air Date: 2021-10-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Nadia de Santiago, Pablo Santidrián, Inés Pintor

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Nadia de Santiago as Lina
Álvaro Cervantes as Nico

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: One Minute in the Present and Ten Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Nine years into their relationship, Nico and Lina are breaking up — which sends Lina back to the first night they met and how very easy it seemed.
Ep. 2: Two Minutes in the Present and Nine Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

A friend comes to help Lina pack and lets her know Nico's moving on with new projects. That makes her remember when their life was tied to her ambition.
Ep. 3: Three Minutes in the Present and Eight Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina tries to move on but nothing feels quite right and everything takes her back down memory lane.
Ep. 4: Four Minutes in the Present and Seven Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina can't help but think back to moments of revelation, like after Nico's accident, when it became clear he hadn't told her the truth.
Ep. 5: Five Minutes in the Present and Six Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

An apartment-hunting trek and a postcard that arrives much too late put the spotlight on what Lina had wanted with Nico.
Ep. 6: Six Minutes in the Present and Five Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina and Nico had a pact about her birthday. Now separated and partying with friends, she longs for their pact to be kept.
Ep. 7: Seven Minutes in the Present and Four Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina gets the chicken pox, which only further isolates her. She remembers the trip back from Nico's father's funeral and his profound sadness.
Ep. 8: Eight Minutes in the Present and Three Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina lands a fellowship but has a hard time being happy without someone to share it with. She recalls a costume party, and Nico dressed as an old man.
Ep. 9: Nine Minutes in the Present and Two Minutes in the Past (2021-10-29)

A trip to Morocco proves renewing for Lina, who follows her heart and her instincts when she feels drawn to a jewelry maker.
Ep. 10: Ten Minutes in the Present and One Minute in the Past (2021-10-29)

Lina returns to her hometown to see her widowed father before leaving for India. Once back in Madrid, she's faced with a possible change of plans.