The Time It Takes
Created by Pablo Santidrián, Inés Pintor, Nadia de Santiago
On Netflix
A tender, melancholic dramedy about the slow, unglamorous work of moving on after a long relationship, balancing humor with genuine grief.
Lina and Nico break up after many years together, and Lina struggles to find a new life and to think about him a little less each day.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Time It Takes sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Time It Takes violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is The Time It Takes scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Time It Takes easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Time It Takes leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Time It Takes, and what each one shares →
Like The Time It Takes
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Time It Takes
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Time It Takes, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Time It Takes, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Time It Takes, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
