I, Addict

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I, Addict
Created by
Based onYo, adicto
by Javier Giner
Written by
  • Javier Giner
  • Aitor Gabilondo
  • Jorge Gil
  • Alba Carballal
Directed by
  • Javier Giner
  • Elena Trapé
Starring
Country of originSpain
Original language
  • Spanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
CinematographyDiego Dussuel
Running time28-46 min
Production companies
Original release
Network Disney+
Release30 October 2024 (2024-10-30)

I, Addict (Spanish: Yo, adicto) is a 2024 Spanish drama television miniseries created by Javier Giner and Aitor Gabilondo based on Giner's same-titled autobiographical novel. It premiered on Disney+ on 30 October 2024.

Contents

Premise

Javier Giner is a professional in the audiovisual industry who decides to voluntarily enter a detoxification centre in search of professional help. [1]

Cast

Production

I, Addict was produced by Disney+ alongside Alea Media. [2]

Release

I, Addict made it to a special screening slot of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival for a pre-screening. [3] The series was released on Disney+ on 30 October 2024. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Rodero, Alejandro (5 September 2024). "Disney+ estrena 'Yo, adicto', su nueva serie española, el 30 de octubre". FormulaTV.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. "Series review: I, Addict". Cineuropa. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  3. "'Querer' y 'Yo, adicto': cuándo se estrenan las dos miniseries españolas de la Sección Oficial del Festival de San Sebastián". El Confidencial. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.