TV series

Merlí

2015–2018 · 3 seasons

A warm, talky high-school drama that makes big ideas feel personal, mixing teen messiness with gentle philosophical wonder.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, melancholic and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
friendship
family
love
Places: big city
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild