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The Barrier

The Barrier

One family. Two worlds.

162020•1h 4m•7.0/10
DramaSci-Fi & FantasyWar & PoliticsMystery

Ratings

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7.0/10(132)

One family’s fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.

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Production

Good Mood

Language

ES

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 19, 2020

Last Aired

April 12, 2020

Networks

Atresplayer

Created By

Daniel Écija

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Another World
E1
Another World
Air date: 2020-01-19
A family faces danger after being reunited in a dystopian Madrid; Julia's attempts to rescue an abused minor results in grave consequences.
My Sister Sara
E2
My Sister Sara
Air date: 2020-01-26
Hugo asks Julia to pose as her twin sister Sara in order to get the proper documentation to recover Marta; The police search for Merida's killer.
The Lost Children
E3
The Lost Children
Air date: 2020-02-02
Alma continues her medical experiments on the children, despite serious repercussions. Julia grieves her loss. Álex makes a new friend.
Skin Contact
E4
Skin Contact
Air date: 2020-02-09
A distraught Hugo and Julia confront Luis with what they discovered at the CIM, prompting Alma to quickly initiate her cover-up.
The Innocent Ones
E5
The Innocent Ones
Air date: 2020-02-16
Emilia begs Julia to run away. Alma brings Hugo a surprise while the CIM is being investigated. Daniela asks for help reuniting a baby with his father.
Sitting Ducks
E6
Sitting Ducks
Air date: 2020-02-23
Alma celebrates her promotion with a large party, where Luis is warned about a secret government plan. Hugo makes a shocking discovery.
A Family Matter
E7
A Family Matter
Air date: 2020-03-01
A grieving Luis does everything he can to help a pregnant woman espousing dire accusations about the government. Alma meets with the president.
No One’s Child
E8
No One’s Child
Air date: 2020-03-08
Sergio's visit to Sector 2 unearths a stunning revelation. Enrique informs Alma that Luis is asking too many questions; so she confronts her husband.
Remember Who You Are
E9
Remember Who You Are
Air date: 2020-03-15
Julia and Hugo begs Luis to meet Sergio's parents. When Marta recognizes some familiar faces, Álex and Emilia come up with a plan.
The Shadow Zone
E10
The Shadow Zone
Air date: 2020-03-22
Manuela has a disturbing experience on the bus to work. The parents of the missing children continue to meet, while Emilia is threatened.
Alone Together
E11
Alone Together
Air date: 2020-03-29
When Iván falls violently ill, Alma demands Alejo do whatever it takes to heal him. Fernando struggles to believe what Emilia says about his son.
The Speech
E12
The Speech
Air date: 2020-04-05
The president asks Luis to give an important--but misleading--speech. With Hugo's help, Julia takes a risk in trying to save Manuela.
Last Days of the Present
E13
Last Days of the Present
Air date: 2020-04-12
New Spain's citizens rise up in revolution as the virus continues to spread rapidly, infecting even the most unexpected of people.

Cast

Unax Ugalde

Unax Ugalde

Hugo

Olivia Molina

Olivia Molina

Julia

Eleonora Wexler

Eleonora Wexler

Alma

Ángela Molina

Ángela Molina

Emilia

Abel Folk

Luis

Daniel Ibáñez

Daniel Ibáñez

Laura Quirós

Laura Quirós

Marta Múgica

Belén Écija

Belén Écija

Manu Fullola

Manu Fullola

Iván Chavero

Iván Chavero

Juan Blanco

Juan Blanco

Elena Seijo

Elena Seijo

Yaima Ramos

Nicolás Illoro

Nicolás Illoro

Ángela Vega

Ángela Vega

Pedro Beitia

Óscar de la Fuente

Óscar de la Fuente

Cristina Soria

Cristina Soria

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