Fantasmas (TV series)

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Fantasmas
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Genre Surrealist comedy
Created by Julio Torres
Written by Julio Torres
Directed by Julio Torres
Starring
Music byRobert Ouyang Rusli
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Charles Miller
  • Neha Simon
CinematographySam Levy
Editors
  • Jacob Secher Schulsinger
  • Nolan Jennings
Running time28-30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network HBO
ReleaseJune 7 (2024-06-07) –
July 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)

Fantasmas is an American surrealist [1] comedy television series created, directed, and written by Julio Torres, who also stars in it. It follows Torres on the search for a golden oyster earring, and the people he encounters on the way.

Contents

It had its world premiere at the ATX Television Festival on May 30, 2024. [2] [3] It premiered on June 7, 2024, on HBO. [4] The series also won a 2024 Peabody Award. [5]

Premise

Julio Torres goes on the search through New York City, for a golden oyster earring, encountering people along the way.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Guest

Episodes

No.Title  [6] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Cookies and Spaghetti" Julio Torres Julio TorresJune 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)
2"Valued Customer"Julio TorresJulio TorresJune 14, 2024 (2024-06-14)
3"Toilets"Julio TorresJulio TorresJune 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
4"Looking4Twinks2S**k"Julio TorresJulio TorresJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
5"The Little Ones"Julio TorresJulio TorresJuly 5, 2024 (2024-07-05)
6"The Void"Julio TorresJulio TorresJuly 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)

Production

Development

In February 2022, it was announced that Julio Torres would write, direct, executive produce, and star in the series for HBO, with Emma Stone and Dave McCary set to produce under their Fruit Tree banner. [7] In December 2022, HBO greenlit the series. [8]

Casting

In April 2024, it was announced Martine, Joe Rumrill, Julia Fox, Ziwe, Alexa Demie, Steve Buscemi and Kim Petras would appear in recurring and guest roles. [9]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 94% of 31 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.8/10.The website's consensus reads: "A colorful succession of sketches made cohesive by Julio Torres' one-of-a-kind sensibility, Fantasmas is another vivid variation on the wunderkind's imaginative themes." [10] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 84 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [11]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2025
 Gotham TV Awards Breakthrough Comedy Series Julio Torres, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Olivia Gerke, Alex Bach, and Daniel PowellNominated [12] [13]
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series Julio TorresWon
Independent Spirit Awards Best New Scripted Series Julio Torres, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Olivia Gerke, Alex Bach, and Daniel PowellNominated [14]
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted SeriesJulio TorresNominated
Peabody Awards Entertainment HBO in association with Irony Point, Fruit Tree, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Space Prince Inc.Won [15]
Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV MovieFantasmasNominated [16]
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV MovieJulio TorresNominated

References

  1. ↑ "'Fantasmas' Review: Julio Torres' New HBO Comedy Is Another Slice of Hilariously Surreal Whimsy". The Hollywood Reporter. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Fantasmas". ATX Television Festival . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (March 27, 2024). "ATX TV Festival 2024 Lineup: 'Industry' Season 3 Premiere, 'Girls5Eva' Karaoke, and Julio Torres' 'Fantasmas' Debut". IndieWire . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ "HBO Original Comedy Series FANTASMAS Debuts June 7". Warner Bros. Discovery . May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Fantasmas". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ "HBO TV Schedule". HBO . Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Del Rosario, Alexandria (February 10, 2022). "Julio Torres To Write & Star In Comedy Series 'Little Films' As Part of First-Look Deal With HBO & HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Hailu, Selome (December 15, 2022). "Julio Torres Comedy 'Little Films' Greenlit at HBO". Variety . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ Coggan, Devan (April 30, 2024). "Julio Torres shares first look at his dreamy HBO comedy Fantasmas". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Fantasmas". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Fantasmas: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (April 29, 2025). "Gotham TV Awards Nominations: 'Adolescence' Leads With Four Nods". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  13. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (June 2, 2025). "Gotham TV Awards: 'The Studio' Named Breakthrough Comedy Series Among Early Winners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (December 4, 2024). "Spirit Awards 2025 Nominations: 'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow' Lead Film Categories, 'Shōgun' Rules TV". Variety . Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  15. ↑ "85th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Winners". Peabody Awards. May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ "'Deadpool & Wolverine', 'Thunderbolts*', 'The Last Of Us' Lead Nominees For Critics Choice Super Awards". Deadline Hollywood . June 11, 2025.
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