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Merlí

Merlí

20158.63 Seasons40 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

NetworksTV3

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

barcelona, spaintransvestismphilosophytransvestitebisexualityfriendshiphigh schoolunrequited lovemale homosexualityteachercoming of ageteenage crushrebellious youthteenage lovetranssexualteacher student relationshiptroubled teenteenage sexualitylgbtlgbt teenteenage rebellionyoung lovebisexual manteen rebeltrans mantransphobiayoung loverstroubled youthgay romanceteenage angstgay youthgay themeteenager

About Merlí

Merlí is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2015 exploring themes of barcelona, spain, transvestism, philosophy, transvestite, bisexuality, friendship. it stars Francesc Orella, Carlos Cuevas, David Solans. 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.

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