The Short Life
Series Overview
Like any young man, Louis is about to experience great changes. He is married to an unknown cousin and is to inherit the throne of Spain. In the middle of the 18th century, this would be a happy episode in the life of any prince, but things are not going to be easy for Louis. With a rebellious wife, an alienated father and a conspiring stepmother, Louis I has to begin his reign. Luckily for him, the problems will soon end.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
2025 – 2025
Premiered: Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Cristóbal Garrido
Adolfo ValorLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Carlos Scholz
Luis I de España
Alicia Armenteros
Luisa Isabel de Orleans
Javier Gutiérrez
Felipe V de España
Leonor Watling
Isabel de Farnesio
Jorge Usón
Giulio Alberoni
Héctor Carballo
Serrano
Pepe Viyuela
John Higgins
Eric Masip
Aníbal Scotti
Claudia Traisac
Doncella
Carlos González
Farinelli
Marta Hazas
Doña Eugenia
Bastien Ughetto
Duque de Saint-Simon
César Tormo
Grimaldo
Nadia Vilaplana
Margarita
Rodrigo Gibaja
Fernando VI
Álvaro Manso
Mayordomo La Granja
Luis Sacristán
Bufón
Jon Viar
Pintor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor
Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor
Esteban Navarro
Maria Codina
Javi Frutos, Ibon Zulueta
Adolfo Valor, Cristóbal Garrido, Antonio Asensio Mosbah, Susana Herreras, Paloma Molina
Department Leadership Roster
Javi Frutos
Editor
Ibon Zulueta
Editor
Helena Sanchís
Costume Design
Cristóbal Garrido
Writer
Adolfo Valor
Writer
Maria Codina
Director of Photography
Jorge Fernández de Soto
Production Design
Juanma Nogales
Visual Effects Supervisor
Diego Herberg
Stunt Coordinator
Ignacio Carreño
Stunt Coordinator
Antonio Arnalte
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Short Life about?
Like any young man, Louis is about to experience great changes. He is married to an unknown cousin and is to inherit the throne of Spain. In the middle of the 18th century, this would be a happy episode in the life of any prince, but things are not going to be easy for Louis. With a rebellious wife, an alienated father and a conspiring stepmother, Louis I has to begin his reign. Luckily for him, the problems will soon end.
How many seasons does The Short Life have?
The Short Life comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Short Life?
Key cast members in The Short Life include Carlos Scholz, Alicia Armenteros, Javier Gutiérrez, Leonor Watling, Jorge Usón.
Who created or directed The Short Life?
The Short Life was developed and directed by Cristóbal Garrido, Adolfo Valor.