Merlí

Merlí

Created by Héctor Lozano

On TV3

2015–20183 seasons40 episodes40 min8.6 / 10

A warm, philosophy-driven coming-of-age drama centered on a charismatic teacher and his students navigating identity, sexuality, and self-discovery in Barcelona.

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.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Does Merlí leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Merlí easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Merlí violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.

  • Is Merlí sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is Merlí scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity80

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love78

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Merlí, and what each one shares →

Like Merlí

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Merlí

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Merlí, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Merlí, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Merlí, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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