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Unauthorized Living
View on Wikipedia| Unauthorized Living | |
|---|---|
| Vivir sin permiso | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Aitor Gabilondo David Bermejo |
| Starring | José Coronado Álex González Claudia Traisac |
| Country of origin | Spain |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 75 min. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Telecinco |
| Release | September 24, 2018 – March 16, 2020 |
Unauthorized Living (Spanish: Vivir sin permiso) is a Spanish-language television series created by Aitor Gabilondo and David Bermejo and starring José Coronado, Álex González, Claudia Traisac. The plot revolves around Nemo Bandeira (Coronado) who has a businessman facade, but is really a drug lord. When Nemo is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease around his sixtieth birthday, he keeps it a secret and starts to think about who might be his successor.[1][2][3]
It was released on September 24, 2018, on Telecinco and is being streamed on Netflix in February 2020.
Plot
[edit]The plot of ‘Unauthorized Living’/ ‘Vivir sin Permiso’ follows the story of Nemo Bandeira, a drug lord with a clean businessman facade, who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Although he tries to keep the news away from his family it becomes difficult while he tries to assess who his successor might be. Season 1 of the show revolves around Bandeira's challenges within his family and his business network. Season 2 will see how his second-in-command tries to steal the business empire from its rightful heir, resulting in betrayal, violence and mayhem in Bandeira's life.
Cast
[edit]- José Coronado as Nemo Bandeira: A rich drug lord who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
- Álex González as Mario Mendoza: Raised from childhood by Nemo and now his lawyer, he plots to be Nemo’s successor.
- Claudia Traisac as Lara Balarés / Lara Bandeira: Nemo’s estranged and illegitimate daughter
- Luis Zahera as Ferro: a tough, short-tempered friend of Nemo who does most of his dirty work.
- Pilar Castro as Chon Moliner: Nemo’s wife, and mother of Carlos and Nina
- Àlex Monner as Carlos Bandeira: Nemo’s gay son
- Giulia Charm as Nina Bandeira: Nemo’s diva daughter who has a crush on Mario
- Unax Ugalde as Malcom Souza, a lawyer and the Bandeira family's "accountant"; secretly spying on Lara for Nemo and the Bandeira family as a whole for Lago
- Héctor Arteaga as Opensea Employee
- Leonor Watling as Berta Moliner: Chon’s sister
- Ledicia Sola as Elisa: Mario's wife with mayoral aspirations
- Patrick Criado as Daniel Arteaga, Berta's stepson and lover
- Édgar Vittorino as Freddy, a Colombian hitman and close friend of Tigre
- Daniel Currás as Tigre, a rival druglord recently released from prison
- Xabier Deive as Adolfo Monterroso, a new cop with an obsessive vendetta against Nemo
- Ricardo Gómez as Alejandro Lamas, Carlos's boyfriend and Fidel Lamas's son
- Mercedes Castro as Carmiña, a maid for the Bandeira household
- Paula Morado as Inspectora Alen, a female cop and somewhat reluctant partner of Monterroso
- Javier Abad as Young Nemo
- Andrew Joseph Perez as Young Nemo
- Julius Cotter as Mr. Anderson
- Pol Monen as Exprés, Lara's boyfriend.[4]
- Carlos Hipólito as Fidel Lamas, a former corrupt superintendent, who's incurred a large debt from his gambling addiction
- Fernando Morán as Alcalde Ramón Mosquera, a judge in Nemo's pocket
- Ruben Zamora as Germân Arteaga, Berta's husband and a druglord back in Mexico
Release
[edit]Unauthorized Living was released on September 24, 2018, on Telecinco. The series finale aired on March 16, 2020.[5][6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6th MiM Series Awards | Best Drama Series | Nominated | [7] | |
| Best Drama Actor | José Coronado | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Aitor Gabilondo, Joan Barbero, Antonio Hernández Centeno, Darío Madrona, Guadalupe Rilova, Olga Salvador and Mauricio Romero | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | 29th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best TV Actress in a Minor Performance | Leonor Watling | Nominated | [8] |
Remake
[edit]In March 2022, media reported the development of an Italian remake by Canale 5 directed by and starring Claudio Amendola, Il Patriarca.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Unauthorized Living' On Netflix, Where A Drug Kingpin Gets Diagnosed With Alzheimer's". Decider. 19 February 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "'Unauthorized Living' Season 1 - Netflix Original Series Review". Ready Steady Cut. 8 February 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Everything You Need to Know About Netflix's 'Unauthorized Living' Season 1". Distractify. 7 February 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
- ^ Pastor, Custodio (8 December 2018). "Pol Monen, deslumbrado por lo que está viviendo". El País.
- ^ "'Vivir sin permiso' se despide con récord de temporada: 2.3 millones vieron su desenlace en Telecinco". Vertele!. eldiario.es. 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Así fue el trágico final de 'Vivir sin permiso', cargado de muertes, impactantes giros y redención". FormulaTV. 17 March 2020.
- ^ "'La otra mirada', 'Mira lo que has hecho' y 'Fariña', triunfadoras de los Premios MiM Series 2018". FormulaTV. 17 December 2018.
- ^ Onieva, Álvaro (10 March 2020). "Este es el repartido palmarés televisivo de los Premios Unión de Actores 2020". Fuera de Series. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- ^ "'Vivir sin permiso', adaptada en Italia para Canale 5 bajo el título de 'Il Patriarca'". Audiovisual451. 31 March 2022.
External links
[edit]Unauthorized Living
View on GrokipediaOverview
Premise
Unauthorized Living is a Spanish crime drama series centered on Nemo Bandeira, a prominent Galician businessman who maintains a legitimate facade as the owner of a shipping company while secretly overseeing a vast drug trafficking empire. Upon receiving a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, Nemo grapples with the need to select a successor, all while concealing his deteriorating health from his family, loyal associates, and rivals who might exploit his vulnerability. This central conflict drives the narrative, as Nemo navigates intricate power dynamics to ensure the continuity of his operations and protect his loved ones.[1][2] The series is set in the fictional coastal town of Oeste in Galicia, Spain, a region historically tied to maritime trade and smuggling activities, which underscores the seamless integration of legal and illicit enterprises in the story. Spanning two seasons, the show unfolds as a tense exploration of succession struggles within the Bandeira family and their adversaries, emphasizing Nemo's efforts to groom his son Carlos as the potential heir amid growing threats.[1][6] Key themes include family loyalty, tested through internal betrayals and the pressure of inheritance; the blurred boundaries between legitimate business and organized crime, illustrated by Nemo's dual life; the profound effects of a degenerative illness on authority and decision-making; and the moral ambiguities inherent in the criminal world, where personal bonds often collide with ruthless ambition.[7]Cast
The ensemble cast of Unauthorized Living (original title: Vivir sin permiso) is led by prominent Spanish actors who portray the core family and key figures in the Galician drug trade, emphasizing the series' focus on family succession and power struggles within a criminal empire. The performances capture the tension between loyalty, ambition, and vulnerability, with characters navigating dual lives in a coastal business facade.[2][1]Main Cast
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| José Coronado | Nemo Bandeira | The patriarchal drug lord and businessman who maintains a charismatic public persona while concealing personal vulnerabilities, central to the family's operations.[1][8] |
| Álex González | Mario Mendoza | Nemo's trusted right-hand man and surrogate son, whose deep loyalty is complicated by internal conflicts and divided allegiances.[1][8] |
| Claudia Traisac | Lara Balarés | Nemo's goddaughter, an ambitious young woman eager to assert herself in the family business and challenge traditional dynamics.[1][8] |
| Unax Ugalde | Víctor Lesmes | The determined rival inspector leading the investigation into the Bandeira empire, representing external threats to the family's secrecy.[9] |
Supporting Cast
Key supporting roles flesh out the Bandeira family's inner circle and external pressures, including international connections and domestic tensions.| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pilar Castro | Chon Moliner | Nemo's wife, providing emotional grounding amid the family's high-stakes world and highlighting the personal toll of their lifestyle.[9] |
| Àlex Monner | Carlos Bandeira | Nemo's son, positioned as the groomed heir whose role underscores the generational expectations in the family succession.[9] |
| Giulia Charm | Nina Bandeira | Nemo's daughter, involved in the family dynamics and affected by the criminal enterprises.[9] |
