Merlí: Sapere Aude

'Merlí: Sapere Aude' is the spin-off of the popular Catalan series 'Merlí'. 

It picks up the original series a few months after the touching farewell of Merlí (Francesc Orella), focusing on the character of Pol Rubio (Carlos Cuevas), who has started his Philosophy studies at the University of Barcelona. The plot will revolve around the conflicts in his new student life, his complicated family, and his newly started relationship with Pol Bergeron (David Solans), Merlí's son.

The series was produced by Movistar+ in collaboration with Veranda TV and premiered effectively at the end of 2019. With a single season of eight episodes of approximately 50 minutes, the spin-off sought to maintain the philosophical and reflective essence of the original series while exploring more adult themes typical of university life. 

'Merlí: Sapere Aude' received praise for the maturity of its stories and the performance of Carlos Cuevas, highlighting its lead as one of the most promising young actors in Catalan television. Its focus on ethical, philosophical, and personal dilemmas has been noted as a natural evolution of the 'Merlí' universe, successfully showing that Catalan television can effectively and attractively combine entertainment and reflection.

In addition to Cuevas and Solans, the cast includes Maria Pujalte, Boris Ruiz, and Elisabet Casanovas, who add depth to the protagonist's family and academic environments.