Netflix’s Smiley was one of my favorite new series thanks to one very hot reason. I’m talking about lead actor Carlos Cuevas, obviously. I can safely dub him one of the sexiest men alive, so I thoroughly enjoyed watching him in the Spanish rom-com from Guillem Clua when it debuted on Netflix last December. Cuevas and Miki Esparbê starred as a missed connection due to a wrong number and how they come across each other in Barcelona and way overthink their feelings. And let me just say, Esparbê, who’s also quite easy on the eyes, was a very lucky man to share screen time with this hunk.
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Smiley also starred Pepon Nieto, Meritxell Calvo, Giannina Fruttero, Eduardo Lloveras and Ruth Llopis.
The 8-episode series was fully embraced by its demographic, and it was even nominated for a 2023 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Spanish-Language Television Series. The show had heart, it was funny when it needed to be, spicy when it was supposed to be and was extremely well acted even through the use of dubbing. All the actors portrayed real emotion through their face and body language, and that is a type of chemistry that is hard to find.
That’s why my horny grin has turned into a crying face because Gay Times is reporting that Smiley was cancelled by Netflix after just one season.
According to the source, creator Guillem Clua was recently interviewed by Aqui Catalunya and stated that Netflix had passed over the show for another season. His exact words, put through a translator, are quoted as “I can already tell you that there won’t be a second season of Smiley, but there will be other things that I can’t say right now.”
Let’s hope that “other things” translates to another role for Carlos Cuevas because I need him on my television screen every day.
Did you watch Smiley? Did you like it? How do you feel about its cancelation. Comment and let me know!
Source: Gay Times
Carlos Cuevas is my favourite Spanish actor…his eyes light up the darkness like the shining star that he is… a multifaceted thespian who portrays his roles with such profound emotion that is so believable. I’ve seen many of his projects but I truly loved the story between the characters Alex and Bruno on the amazing series Smiley which was highly underrated by Netflix and deserved a second season because I know so many people who have watched the series many times. The Lexicon of love between all the characters Family Friends and Lovers are beautifully portrayed by a diverse and colorful cast of actors. It was also a pleasure to see him in an English-speaking role in the series Leonardo which was also amazing.
There is absolutely no one else like Carlos Cuevas. Mesmerizing doesn’t even begin to describe him. Add me to the lifelong fan club.
Frustrating they don’t see the value in these shows it’s ok for straights to have them but not gay men? Really disappointing
I, too, loved Smiley, and I’m really sad that they canceled it. I agree that Carlos is one of the sexiest men alive (and did you see his cute butt in the opening of the first episode of Merli?).
Is there a more adorable Catalan man?? I’m devastated that not enough men found this gem of a series. C’mon guys! Expand your interests beyond Queen Charlotte!
I thought it was a wonderful series, and if they’re not going to produce any more of it at least that one season came to a great end. It was like a very long motion picture.
Why? 🙁 Ugh Young Royals & now this show. Very sad to be having 2 great gay shows end. Looking forward to The Corps which is going to be a new gay show so I have something to look forward to.
Young Royals has another season coming. Three seasons should be a good run for it. Smiley ending after one is RUDE
I am a huge fan of these Spanish language series on Netflix. They tell really great gay stories with three dimensional characters and compelling plots. I feel like many of them are better than the stereotype-laden American gay movies, and shows. Carlos’s previous show, Merli, was also great.