The countdown is on for A New Dawn, the new series arriving on the Atresplayer platform this week. This Wednesday brings news about a fresh TV offering from Atresmedia, with a premiere set to appear in the catalog next Sunday, March 10.
Created, written, and directed by Jose Corbacho and Belén Macías, this eight-episode series each run for about 30 minutes. The show follows Candela, the character brought to life by Yolanda Ramos, as she navigates a detox center while confronting the roots of her addictions. Along the way, she faces the chance to reclaim control over her life, repair past mistakes, and begin anew.
The cast is led by Yolanda Ramos and features notable names such as Cecilia Freire, Vicky Peña, Ágata Roca, Pau Durà, Abril Zamora, Alicia Falcó, David Selvas, Daniel Bayona Miller, Artur Busquets, Francesc Ferrer, Judit Martín, Nadal Bin, David Ramirez, and Mirela Balic. The production will also showcase special collaborations and short segments from additional contributors.
A New Dawn centers on how humor can emerge from everyday situations while addressing serious topics like mental health and addiction. The narrative contrasts two distinct worlds: a detoxification clinic where Candela appears out of place, and the television industry backstage, where the tensions surrounding a talent show and a sharp, critical portrayal of the industry unfold.
Produced by Atresmedia Televisión in collaboration with Espotlight Media, the series is edited by Montse García, Anxo Rodríguez, and Paula Cobo, with script duties handled by Enric Pardo and Rafel Barceló. The project brings a blend of drama and satire, aiming to deliver a nuanced look at fame, ambition, and personal recovery.
It’s a New Dawn
Candela, a renowned actress and comedian, struggles with addiction. The exact origins of her dependency are never fully clear to her, yet her consumption of alcohol and drugs spirals beyond control. In private circles and on screen alike, phrases like Dont worry, I am in control echo as a coping mechanism, even as the reality grows messier. Personal life and professional momentum begin to falter as separation from a partner and a daughter increasingly skew the balance toward crisis.
The turning point comes when a live on-air collapse occurs during a talent show Candela is hosting. The incident leads to her entry into a detox program, a journey she hopes to pursue on a high-profile show about celebrity life. However, financial hurdles push her toward a more grounded setting at the A New Dawn community center, where real change can begin away from the glare of the cameras.