Benidorm (1989)

If you're on the lookout for a refreshing comedy that captures the quirks of community living, look no further than 'La que se avecina.' This wildly popular Spanish television sitcom first aired on Telecinco in 2007 and has since become a staple of modern Spanish entertainment. Spanning an impressive fifteen seasons with 194 episodes, this series offers viewers an inside look at the humorous yet complicated lives of residents in the fictional condominium Mirador de Montepinar.

Set against the backdrop of Spain's property bubble, 'La que se avecina' dives into common themes such as housing woes, neighborly disputes, and social commentary. The show's title translates to "The Trouble that is Approaching," which cleverly encapsulates both the comedic and dramatic tensions that arise from living so closely with others. Each episode presents unique challenges faced by characters who are often exaggerated representations of various aspects of Spanish culture, making it not just entertaining but also deeply relatable.

Among its eclectic ensemble cast are memorable characters like Amador Rivas (played by Pablo Chiapella), who navigates life as a divorced former bank employee struggling to make ends meet. Then there's Antonio Recio (Jordi Sánchez), whose antics as a seafood wholesaler provide plenty of laughs alongside his devoted Christian wife Berta (Nathalie Seseña). As their stories unfold within Mirador de Montepinar’s walls, viewers are treated to an array of hilarious scenarios that explore everything from romantic entanglements to neighborhood rivalries.

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