Set in Barcelona, Spain, Smiley on Netflix is a romantic comedy that follows Alex after he sends an emoji to his ex-partner on a whim. When he does not receive a reply to his text for weeks, Alex leaves him a long voicemail, only to realize that he has dialed the wrong number. The recipient of the voicemail is Bruno. Alex and Bruno hit it off on the phone and decide to set up a blind date. Watch the show to find out what happens after they meet.
Where to Watch Smiley
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How Many Episodes Are in Smiley?
There are eight episodes in Smiley. The runtime of episodes averages between 33-37 minutes. You can check the complete list of Smiley episodes and their release date below.
- “When Alex Met Bruno / Cuando Álex encontró a Bruno”: December 7, 2022
- “Icarus’s Wings / Las alas de Ícaro”: December 7, 2022
- “Bringing Up Baby / La fiera de mi niña”: December 7, 2022
- “Begin the Beguine / Volver a empezar”: December 7, 2022
- “All Hearts Come Home for Christmas / Cada oveja en su corral”: December 7, 2022
- “One Degree of Separation / Un grado de separación”: December 7, 2022
- “Five Minutes Before the Countdown / Cinco minutos antes de la cuenta atrás”: December 7, 2022
- “The Red Thread / El hilo rojo”: December 7, 2022
What Are the Critics Saying About Smiley?
Smiley has a perfect official critics rating of 100% and an average audience score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Most viewers love the authentic portrayal of modern relationships in the series.
Randy Myers from San Jose Mercury News writes, “With an entertaining supporting cast of characters, Smiley performs exactly what its title foretells: It puts a smile on your face.”
The Review Geek’s Greg Wheeler says, “Smiley has absolutely no right to be as good as it is. This funny, heartwarming and emotional romcom takes all the usual tropes you’d expect and transports them into an LGBTQ+ series that’s an absolute must-watch. The humour is absolutely on-point and right the way through to the final frame of the finale, the show never takes itself too seriously.”
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Is Smiley Suitable for Kids?
Smiley is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
How Can I Watch Smiley in Its Original Language?
Smiley is originally in Spanish. To watch Smiley in its original language, set language settings to Spanish with English subtitles from the menu options of your streaming device.
