An unconventional high school philosophy teacher upsets a few parents and staff, romances others and inspires all his pupils, including his gay son.
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13 Episodes
The Peripatetic
E1
The PeripateticAfter 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.
Plato
E2
PlatoMerlí 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.
Machiavelli
E3
MachiavelliAfter 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.
Aristotle
E4
AristotleAfter 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?
Socrates
E5
SocratesIn 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.
Schopenhauer
E6
SchopenhauerBerta’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.
Foucault
E7
FoucaultBruno’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.
Guy Debord
E8
Guy DebordAfter 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.
Epicurus
E9
EpicurusThe 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.
The Skeptics
E10
The SkepticsMerlí 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.
The Sophists
E11
The SophistsMerlí 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.
Hume
E12
HumeMerlí 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.
Nietzsche
E13
NietzscheThe 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.
Cast of Season 1
Francesc OrellaMerlí Bergeron Calduch
Carlos CuevasPol Rubio
David SolansBruno Bergeron
Elisabet CasanovasTània Illa
Adrian GrösserMarc Vilaseca
Marcos FranzGerard Piguillem Castells
Júlia CreusMònica de Villamore
Albert BaróJoan Capdevila Bonet
Candela AntónBerta Prats García
Pau PochIván Blasco
Iñaki MurOliver Grau
Mar del HoyoLaia
Marta MarcoGina Castells
Anna YcobalzetaMiriam Blasco
Pau DuràToni
Oriol PlaOscar Rubio
Boris RuizAlfonso Rubio
Pep JovéSanti
Anna Maria BarbanyCarmina Calduch
Pere PonceEugeni Bosc
Assun PlanasGlòria
Patrícia BargallóMireia
Rubén de EguíaAlbert
Eduard CortésDirector
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