The stars of Las Chicas Del Cable discuss Spain’s "seductive" first Netflix Original

The first Netflix Original series from Spain is set in 1928 Madrid and centres on a group of four girls from very different backgrounds who work there as 'cable girls'. NME spoke to Blanca Suárez, Nadia de Santiago, Ana Fernández and Maggie Civantos.

[@KalkiSubramaniam]

Don't watch it in English, watch it in Spanish with English subtitles. What a great show. Marvellous acting by all. The ladies rock it on every frame, costumes were break taking, so beautifully well made. Their love, friendships and losses are so deep and touches us far across deep into our lives. What a marvellous show it is!💐

[@mvngoes6414]

This is the first time I’m seeing them off set, I couldn’t even recognize then wow.

[@lilymoramora4591]

Ok but Is no one talking about how beautiful Marga looks😗❤️

[@hadjer168]

She looks like Ginnifer Goodwin lol

[@mistervor]

she looks great and Blanca too

[@Emy53]

You know, she appeared as the plain one, but she was quite beautiful.

[@mistervor]

@@Emy53 it was very good and I mean everything and anybody.I loved it a lot.

[@mistervor]

@@Emy53 true she is a beautiful women.she has beautiful eyes and if the perfect smile comes a long the eyes say much more than words can describe

[@Avocaditos]

share the same parents is definitely not the meaning of de su padre y de su madre 😂

[@Akerusandesu]

Yeah there are a few things "lost in translation", but oh well... XD

[@librarygamerES]

yeah, that´s true, i born in Madrid, and it is a totally different meaning.Sorry translators...

[@chorras2]

E.g. "David es muy de su padre y de su madre" = "David is very particular doing things at his very own style"

[@Avocaditos]

chorras2 es que han traducido literal varias cosas y pues no xD

[@nailju28]

it means they have different personalities, not that they share the same parents.

[@yeahthattgirl123]

I am so taken by this series! I love that it was voiced over in English so I can understand it but the original Spanish version is beautiful!

[@jraybay]

yeahthattgirl123 :]

[@aiyanarowe2756]

How do you watch the original Spanish version I’m all caught up on the English voice over but I want the passion of the Spanish... lol but can’t figure out how to watch it like that on Netflix

[@thriftyshadesofgreene5266]

Same here.It was an accidental find(& also probably not😊)it's enthralling in many ways & also a mess & yet all the actors \characters have my attention season 1-3 I binged for 24hrs(yes I did😀☺😊😂) I even looked some of the actors up \found similar shows or I found that some of the actors have also acted in movies together like Yon Gonzalez (Francisco)& Lidia (Blanca Suarez)I enjoyed the series alot & can't wait for season 4🙌😀

[@luzianaespitia9349]

@@thriftyshadesofgreene5266 I can't wait for season 4 toooo I just finished watching itlike 10 mins ago. I can't wait

[@thriftyshadesofgreene5266]

@@luzianaespitia9349 I hope they take it much further to keep my attention.It is so refreshing to watch something that is fresh\fun\NOT AMERICAN & can we speak on the fashion & styles?yassssssss🙌😊☺😀

[@OlgaLevin]

Just finished season 1 today. Amazing show! I also like it that this show allows the audio translation in English as well as the option for subtitles. This does make it easier and you don't feel like you miss out on any important scenery. I'm not familiar with shows from Spain at all as of the fact that we rarely get them here State side. We have Hispanic tv channels here mainly from Mexico, by not Spain. The first Spanish show I got acquainted with I Velvet, just a month ago. I must say, I was blown away by the beautiful cinematography and filming of that show. Spain definitely delivers quality tel vision.

[@blancaordunasebastian8214]

Olga Levin thanks😍

[@lanaj9769]

Yes actually it's my first Spanish show that I really really loved and it's so good in everything. Is there gonna be season 2? Cuz hopefully

[@kitkatmulan2333]

Omg. I love Velvet. It's a pity they're not making another season because it ended on a huge cliffhanger.

[@SrtJimmy]

I'm going to wait to see if you, PIG, are going to answer me or you are unable to do it.... oh, these stupid, low-life white-wannabe's.

[@LurdelizBatista]

I totally agree I’m so obsessed!

[@always_cornelia]

season 4!!! *update: SEASON 5 SOON PLEASE, THANK YOU*

[@mms3464]

humming bird when is season 4 coming to Netflix?

[@Moni.i.i]

@@mms3464 august

[@always_cornelia]

Good controversial unicorn so gutted about the ending of season 4 but waiting for season 5 now!!!

[@Moni.i.i]

@@always_cornelia do u know when season 5 is coming?

[@langitkehidupanku]

@@Moni.i.i 2020

[@pinkeegoobox]

The translation is bad, like really bad... You need to hire a professional translator.

[@ladyk3729]

espill my Spanish is sketchy at best but even I noticed they were leaving bits out! Great show though!

[@omrdiana]

I definitely agree

[@heatherhorsecat]

I had a feeling 🙁

[@crazyhoe9485]

lmfaooo

[@caseycb79]

Agreed! It's a great show, but the translation is off.

[@nancylgonzalez6881]

This show fascinated me since day 1 and sad it’s over... I wonder if we’ll see them in other series? Love these girls. 💕

[@aleksandraszachta198]

I've just watched the whole show and I absolutety love it! I love these chicas, they are so brave, smart, empathic and beautiful. Love Marga and Lidia of course. You are excellent. Thank you for that show but I am so sad that it ended so sadly. I really hoped that all girls would have a beautiful, long life with their loves finally. At least it is good that they belonged together to the last moment. Thatks to the directors that they've cut the final scene and we don't have to watch the girsl die. They are still alive in the hearts of their loved one. Beautiful show. Thank You very much.

[@anriettecooper6935]

don't spoil, thank you

[@hannaupdy646]

This is best series a female could watch ♥️final season is out 😥

[@Emy53]

I watched the last season last night. It was entertaining. I won't spoil it for anyone.

[@haileyrae3426]

I love their styles

[@user-ur2kn1ng6n]

I’m Spanish and I love this showwww I just love everything it says about the world

[@ambermariawells3676]

This show is so good hopefully they make a season 2 b/c this was the best international tv show ever.

[@sarabernardo]

+amber wells they are filming season 2 right now!

[@ameliar6374]

amber wells how do you know??

[@sarabernardo]

Because of an interview here in Spain ^^

[@Emma-zv1jr]

OMGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! I KNOW RIGHT!!! AND IT'S/SEASON 2/THE REST OF SEASON 1 AND MAYBE ALSO SEASON 2 IS NORMALLY COMING OUT TOMORROW LIKE OMGGG I AM LITTERALLY SO EXCITED LOL! :DDD

[@itslauduce]

They’re going to start shooting 3rd season this month haha

[@marummm]

Professional translators EXIST.

[@alessandraalmeidasilva8]

Thanks God, right?! I am a brazilian translator to-be.

[@maryamsafaei9374]

Alba is more beautiful in the seri 😍 dark hair looks splendid on her imo👍🏻

[@anriettecooper6935]

blanca suarez

[@janejustin1788]

very true, she looks totally different as a blonde....she was extremely beautiful with black short hair,,,,,,,Carlota also looked more beautiful in her blonde cut

[@jennifervalentin8715]

I just finished watching Cable Girls today, such an amazing international show. The English audio really helped me. I can't wait to see the second half of the season. I would really recommend this show to others.

[@alvlahoss3018]

My Spanish goes as far as yo me como una manzana, but the translation here seems so.. Off?

[@betuldogdu5216]

Ahahah same

[@eliatolentino7970]

Sí, mucho.

[@miraaaaaaa9769]

I think it depends on the country, mexico and spain language are different so it may vary

[@nnekaou4490]

🤣🤣

[@samukelengwenya9308]

I finished watching it yesterday and have gone all the way back to the very first episode. I just love it. It's really so perfect 😊. Amazing stories, amazing cast.

[@mariskaharing5118]

You should also watch Vis a Vis on Netflix. Angeles aka Maggie plays in it. Awesome show too. Locked Up is it also called.

[@roseg1333]

Their voices are so different. I thought they would be, because of the English voice overs, but man it changes the characters a lot. I still really love it it’s an amazing show. I wonder what they think of their voices being dubbed? Like is that a trip for them 😅

[@RicCdelP]

Guys there are a few things that you didn't quite catch in your translation. Hit me up if you need a hand with that.

[@natalia3966]

Ric C del P what was left out? :)

[@Refinnej21]

Thank you. I'm from Germany and could speak good English and French but with Spanish I'm a total beginner but it's a beautiful language😇💪

[@katrine3445]

One of the few shows that really drew me in from the start. Love it

[@lindaxhardo]

Esto fue la mejor manera de hacer mi práctica de español especialmente para la pronunciación del "s" o "th " plus que la historia y la interpretación de los actores me ha encantado

[@taracreator7318]

what it says about spain: I know the answer to that question! Spain is really good when it comes to the industry. They are talented and have great actors and actresses, everything is perfect in Las Chicas del Cable. It shows! Perfecta!

[@notnotrmal3465]

I totally agree.

[@nnekaou4490]

I agree

[@MP-ng1sc]

Yes

[@joluppino1552]

Its so weird hearing there actual voices instead of the voice over on the show! Haha

[@MsOfficialbelieber]

Jo Luppino why is it so hard for americans to just use subtitles

[@Emily-ys2do]

@@MsOfficialbelieber Ikr! Its not the same if its not the characters saying it, just some voice over who isnt living in the character or emotions.

[@MsOfficialbelieber]

Emily yea they probably don’t even realise how good their acting is

[@joytekb]

I like to listen to this beautifull language

[@jpmd2011]

Jo Luppino not when you watch it in Spanish lol

[@deborahwalker8880]

Make another chapter, I just saw the final one. Make more movies with them!!!!

[@yoshii4life]

I love this show! It makes me so sad that there is only a few episodes per season. Season 2 just came out a few days ago and I finished it in 1 day =( ❤️

[@raleemay]

Gimz-Grins Season 3 just came out on Friday and I finished it in 2 nights :(

[@Emy53]

I agree. My sister introduced me to the show a month ago. I have already watched all the seasons and episodes. They had about 5 or 6 per season and they're about 30 minutes long. It goes quickly and easy to watch an entire season in a few hours. The last season was released 3rd July, 2020, and I watched it all in two nights. I doubt there will be more seasons...I believe they wrapped it up with the last episode.

[@kl7693]

Omg I just watched this show on Netflix and had no idea they didn’t speak English lol love it wish there were more

[@maryann33335]

Yeah but the English translation was great isn't like their own voice in Spanish.

[@camilacorreadileo6375]

It's the first time that I see Carlota so quiet

[@waisungmochimaru9651]

I love this series ! Lidia and marga were my favorite actresses 💕

[@iamfredaa]

This is my very 1st spainish show, I really like it!

[@elviorodiguez9405]

¡Qué gran entrevista! muy linda la serie y la entrevista, bien! 🤩🤞🇪🇦

[@andreaworld9837]

Quiero segunda temporada ya !😍

[@deppandme21]

How can I actually watch this in Spanish on Netflix? I can only find it in English.

[@cnking38]

I watched all the episodes with English subtiles and I loved it!

[@BeautyforYou70]

This show is amazing I watched 1 episode and was hooked

[@pparredondo3604]

Excelente serie, saludos desde Aguascalientes, México. Cuando empieza la 2 da temporada? ??

[@ildefonsov8845]

Me encanta esta Serie!! Saludos desde México!!

[@mpmontero9213]

J'attend la saison 4 avec impatience . Elles dégagent toutes une énergie incroyable !

[@sarahtilly2984]

My favourite show right now...I Love You ladies 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@marchcm]

Me encanta¹! Desde Brazil! Si es muy universal...

[@priscilaanunciacao3367]

Que quarteto sensacional e lindas. Amei muito a série. 😍🤩❤️👏👏👏💐

[@lailaadam7894]

I Like the show and the girls ..I just finished season 1 yesterday

[@divinegigi297]

WE LOVE CABLE GIRLS!!! PLEASE CONTINUE ALL SEASONS 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼✨🙏🏼

[@armenianchik]

OMG Nadia de Santiago looks like the Mexican actress Camila Sodi !!!

[@alexiaamor9790]

Meu primeiro trabalho foi na Compania Telefonica de minha cidade estou revivendo cada momento. Adoro as meninas

[@vickycanete4827]

I love my girls, they deserve the best ❤️💜💗💓💖💘💕

[@mohamedcheikh3571]

I love you guys and i watched all the seasons u were so prefect

[@jewelsimone]

I did not know this show was a Spanish show until I switched my settings. Now I just keep it on Spanish cause it makes it smoother.(I'm bilingual)

[@jessineilsencarreno]

Does anyone know what the song at the end of each episode is? And where I can find it? It's kind of a rap and sounds a little like Iggy Azaelia. I've been looking for it for ages and Shazaam doesn't even recognise it.

[@RaquelHerbeGC]

Jessi Marie my night - marc ferrari michael mcgregor 🙂

[@danielaferrari9066]

Amooooô muito essa série mais gostaria muitoooo que a Netflix lançasse mais rápido ❤❤❤

[@jessicaperez228]

WHEN IS SEASON 3 COMING OUT?! 😅 please come out

[@maisthoj]

IT'S_LEO DUH lol I know, I need something else to binge on while season 3 takes an eternity to come out.

[@ananavarropovedano1202]

In september

[@PatriciaRodriguez-pn5cw]

Septemper 7

[@zuzar4277]

Pinche_ Barbie hello I’m from the future and there is a season three it will be released September 7 2018 your welcome 🙏🏻

[@shakiarichardson366]

@@zuzar4277 I'm also from the future and all the seasons are out

[@manuelanaya7767]

ahora se como se siente ver una serie en tu idioma :c

[@0bstinacy]

this show is so good, and tbh I dont even mind the dub in english lol been binging it like crazy gonna be sad when its over :((

[@gladysvasquez2700]

Chicas las amo, me fascina esta serie, es. cautivadora la serie Absolutely amazing , todos son buenísimos talentosos Ustedes son bellísimas y que tienen unos tupa os guapísimos Me fascina cable girls

[@marinuxi4166]

Ya han explicado porque dicen que puede ser en cualquier país. La historia trata de ellas de las 4 chicas que protagonizan la serie, no de la situación en España en esos años, así que perfectamente puede transcurrir en cualquier país.

[@lorenakadar4583]

love this show! please keep it coming netflix!!!

[@mms3464]

WHEN IS SEASON 4 COMING TO NETFLIX

[@mistervor]

fue una serie de principio a fin, historia, actores, actrices, escenarios y locaciones. El lenguaje es hermoso y he visto toda la serie en una semana. Desafortunadamente se ha hecho. Mi favorito es Blancz Suarez y estaría con ella. quiero ponerme en contacto. Amo a España y creo que Blanca es muy hermosa. También fue muy buena en El bar y creo que Blanca es una muy buena actriz y hermosa.

[@dianaodunze6358]

They are so beautiful, I can't wait for Season 4!!!!

[@michellerangel9527]

Loved this series!

[@danicadeguzman6972]

i like to watch this spanish series i hope their will be season 5

[@siramea]

the second half of series 1 will be out later in the year and series 2 may arrive as soon as April 2018, check out Between the Seems on Drama Fever (free legal streaming) or Grand Hotel and Velvet on Netflix is you are missing Las Chicas

[@Le-co4bc]

Essa série é maravilhosa!

[@sabrinapersaud3577]

Season 4 plzzzz I love this showwwww

[@cristobalc7507]

Reminds me of what we call in my country ....a "novela" 🤗

[@marinanardivilella8932]

Série maravilhosa!!!!

[@franciswelsh1587]

Love this story on netflix tv series the cable girls x❤

[@frenchhenvt2418]

loved this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kisspauld]

4:20 madre mía chavalas menos mal que es vuestro campo de profesión...

[@earth7451]

Me encanta el decorado, los vestidos, y todo el equipo de telecomunicaciones de esa epoca. Donde encontraron todo ese equipo?

[@karenwilliams1139]

i love the show cable girls am watching it now with a glass if wine and popcorn its good a night time soap opera in Spanish.😄🍷

[@JBProductionsxx]

It’s so weird hearing they’re actual speaking voices instead of the dubbed over version. And nice too :)

[@romnicklazatin3679]

The English voices are annoying though. 😆

[@pablocarrillo7308]

Those were the worst subtitles I've ever seen xD

[@Emy53]

I watch on Netflix and there were no subtitles. I heard it all in English.

[@LuisRodriguez-uv7my]

lidia no volvió con carlos eso es lo que creo porque no vosto el capitulo final

[@tzuycahente9798]

Macareno Ferriero! (@MaggieCivantos) that is why she's not in most episode of Vis a Vis season 3. It made a lot of difference her character being the main story of that show.how sad...I've read someblog she had to choose between her character in las chicas and vis a vis..

[@Arkipads29]

I love these girls, they're all good actresses! Kudos, chicas! 👍💕

[@oliviaryuloveyou]

天哪，换了戏服都认不出来了，只能说，她们演的太到位了👍 Genial！ La representación era perfecta

[@respecthewoman]

I wish I knew spanish, they're so gorgeous. Guidance and Blessings.

[@Youngqueen_K]

Chicas vous avez raison cette série est internationale la preuve je suis française et je peux vous assurez que le message féministe de cette série rend fier beaucoup de français autant que d’espagnols vous jouez vraiment très bien ❤

[@micodenlopez3121]

Season 4 now please! 😢😢😢

[@claudiasiguenza7543]

I love this show! Thank you Netflix.😊

[@yasminkaursahu]

me encanta la serie de chicas del cable 💖🥺

[@yvannemelinaxavier9446]

We want season 4 please 😫😭😭😭

[@nerea9155]

Se han olvidado de recomendar la serie más famosa y buena de España, la que más refleja nuestro país: "Cuéntame cómo pasó"!

[@karenwilliams1139]

I didnt recognize the cased either except alba is the only one cant wait for the next season.I hope carlos and alba make it on the next season my favorite couple they deserve each other.

[@ashley_mixed_arts5738]

Its crazy that the characters who were more bold and leader in it are the more shy ones in this interview and vise versa. This show made me cry in so many ways, i dony know what to do now that its over haha. Also its weird cos i picture the girls to have the same sounding voices as in english. Is someone else doing the audio for them? How does it work

[@user-tp4mx4jz7m]

Esta serie ❤❤❤❤ Makes u wanna Be in Love ❤❤❤❤

[@pardis162]

who else is crying due to last eps?

[@bruhclang7389]

Yaas the girls are all together

[@elimetri]

Is it just me or the girls didn't get the question "it's the first spanish netflix original series, what does that say about spain"? For me It obviously says we are totally late, it was about time!

[@elimetri]

Also, as a lot of people are commenting, the translation has quite a few things wrong. What's the point of interviewing people if then it gets lost in translation? It's a shame that english is a failed subject in Spain and they can't do the inerview directly in english. And also a shame that you didn't get a good translator.

[@inesaboal]

elimetri89 I think they understud the question perfectly, it was just a dumbass question from someone that clearly hasn't seen the show, and btw,english ain't a failed signature in spain. Hugs from a spanish girl that is going to the US with a schoolarship.

[@elimetri]

I am also spanish and have a C2 english level. I meant failed subject in general. If you ask for directions in the street almost no one speaks english. If you buy something in a store, they don't speak english. Not even our politicians speak english.

[@itslauduce]

elimetri89 I agree but also disagree, I’m Spanish and I have a C1 level and love English language and culture as I’m studying English Philology but I really hate that we have to learn their language when we go to other countries while Spanish is the second language most spoken in the world, I think tourists should learn at least a little of Spanish although also people at stores should learn some basic things in English to assist customers

[@Adrianalonso24]

@@elimetri Do you Think if you go to another Country in Europe or any Country of the world, If you ask for directions in the street they will understand English? Hahaha NO, you are so dumb and delusional. Nobody speak english (Average Citizen) only in the Northerns parts of europe (Only Scandinavia) and the Anglosphere (Usa, Canada, U.K, Australia, South Africa, Etc...) Speak Fluent English

[@esthertristan6320]

Ya la vi completa y me encanto , no es una seria feminista. Son 4 mujeres super diferentes en todo sentido, cada una con sus valores, miedos y dificultades y que están luchando por un sueño que en esa época parecía imposible. Además me gusta mucho como visten, la escenografía, lo único que no me gusta es la música que ponen en las diversas fiestas que asisten como que no es de la época, pero quizás eso la hace diferente.

[@aralstar6565]

esther tristan Para mi si que es una serie feminista. El feminismo es un movimiento que quiere la igualdad entre hombres y mujeres .Las cuatro quieren eso sobretodo una de ellas , además ninguna necesita ser rescatada por un hombre , si que las ayudan pero no dependen de ellos.

[@sarabernardo]

+esther tristan, como bien ha explicado +aral star, el feminismo va de visibilizar los privilegios que tienen los hombres frente a las mujeres y promover que eso cambie, favoreciendo la libertad de decisión y actuación entre las féminas, tal y como los varones han podido gozar de esos derechos a lo largo de la historia. La serie reflexiona sobre este hecho, y expone ese deseo de cambio de los personajes, al igual que esa necesidad y esa búsqueda desde el minuto uno, con la voz en off de la protagonista. Es más, lo convierte en el "leitmotiv" de todo lo que va sucediendo en la historia. Otra cosa es que, además de este tema, la trama ponga sobre la mesa otras muchas cuestiones e intrigas, pero siempre siendo las relaciones terpersonales, contextualizadas en la realidad en la que se encuentran, el centro de lo que ocurre. Coincido contigo plenamente en lo de la música, con todos los detalles tan cuidados, parece que hubiera encajado mejor otra BSO! :)

[@itslauduce]

Sólo coincido en la música, no encaja con el año en el que está basada la serie porque por lo de feminista, es claramente una serie feminista, la lucha de las mujeres por tener derechos y no tener que depender de un hombre siempre entre otras cosas.

[@rosascrimshaw4354]

yo opino lo mismo la musica como que no me hubiera gustado que la hubiesen puesto en espanol como que le da mas seduccion

[@JohnDoe-cq1ph]

Loved the show watched it all at a friends

[@liliebistoufly2196]

Dommage que ça soit pas sous-titrée en français....

[@derricktremblay5603]

Excellent ❤️ the best by far 👏 👌 👍

[@freelybeing6182]

Just seen it in English and I’m surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did.

[@jbalgo]

Why are the questions from Netflix in English?

[@teflita]

Just finished season 2. Cant wait for the next one. What's going to happen with Alba!!

[@frannsiuuu5376]

Soy yo o parece que en algunas preguntas contestan cualquier cosa que no tiene nada que ver!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@RafaelZeljka]

Amazeing serie

[@anniephan1044]

I love this movie. I wish i can understand spanish