Okay. Hold your breath for a moment.
There we go.
-Honey, can we talk? -Why are you here?
-It's bad luck to see the bride before. -Just for a second.
What?
It feels odd marrying someone who won't talk to me.
I don't want to get married either.
So what do we do?
I can't call this off.
We'll just have to pretend, then.
Raúl, get dressed.
ALPHA MALES
When Grandma wakes up,
heat up the squash puree and give it to her.
I'll be playing Fortnite.
-Jacobo can give it to her. -I'm not Jacobo anymore.
Iris. Sorry.
I'm ready!
You look beautiful.
Thanks, sweetie. Your dad should say that, but he hasn't even looked at me.
It feels strange leaving Mom with the kids.
Last year, she was the one watching them.
The circle of life.
We'll stay for a bit, then go off to the premiere, okay?
-Esther, it's my friend's wedding. -And your wife's first series.
-There'll be others. -You can't put life on hold.
Look what happens.
-What are you doing here? -I'll be the one taking care of my wife.
But…
Let's go.
Close the door. Dammit.
I don't care how pathetic it is. I'm going alone.
-You're not letting me go too? -He's my friend, not yours.
-I thought we were back together. -Blanca, grow up, please.
It was just sex.
And we were drunk.
Don't hold back. Pretend I'm not here.
-Aren't you tired of breaking my heart? -All right. Bye.
That wasn't very convincing.
I don't like this.
Three centimeters.
-That's all? -That's more than you.
Non-medicalized births are slow. Especially for first-time mothers.
Like how slow?
Nature is wise. You shouldn't try to force it.
Can we fill up the bath now, please?
I'd wait until you're six or seven.
Mine was a quick push and done. Didn't even notice.
Each body's different.
-Let's go for a walk. -It was so quick.
Did you make the playlist with your favorite songs?
I'm halfway through.
How can I marry a woman who won't talk to me?
-What did you do now? -She found Luz's videos.
It's your fault. If you'd kept the hard drive…
-You should've deleted them. -Did you delete your son's baptism?
-You're comparing them? -They're beautiful memories.
Oh my God.
Peter!
What are you doing? Everyone's here.
The son you've never met is more important than your lifelong friend?
Okay.
Daniela's still in labor. I don't have a witness.
See? Pedro's his best friend.
Who wants to replace him? Luis.
I don't want to be part of this catastrophe.
Santiago?
You ask me last? Now I don't feel like doing it.
Me. I'll be your witness.
You look beautiful.
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church
and gave himself up for her."
Ephesians 5:25.
That's it. Let the oxytocin flow.
That's it.
Holy fuck!
Hey, how's it going?
It's okay. Accept this contraction
as if it were an ocean wave coming toward you.
A wave, my ass.
Why suffer when you can just go to the hospital?
-Kill him, please! -Pedro.
"Your body knows how to give birth."
Breathe, honey. Breathe.
And smile.
As you wish to enter the covenant of holy matrimony, join hands.
And declare your consent
before God and His Church.
-Raúl? -I do.
No. Read it.
Right.
"I, Raúl, take thee, María del Mar, to be my wife."
"I give myself to you and promise to be faithful, for--"
"For better or for worse, in sickness and in health,
every day of my life."
Go ahead.
How beautiful.
"I, María del Mar,
take thee, Raúl, to be my husband."
"I give myself to you, and I promise to be faithful,
for better or for worse,
in sickness and in health,
every day of my life."
May the Lord fill you with the sweetness of His fear,
and fertilize you with the seed of holiness.
-Amen. -Amen.
Long live the bride and groom!
Kiss the bride!
Gorgeous!
Alcohol, please.
It's a complete farce. A shitty, old-fashioned ritual.
Everyone pretends instead of facing reality.
Which is that love is dead. It's dead.
-Santi, go get a drink. -Want anything?
No, I'm not drinking much. We're off to the premiere.
Or will you drive?
-We can't leave yet. -Come on.
They won't show your episode today. Only the first one.
Luis, I need to be seen. This is my media debut as an actress.
But it's such a small role.
You're dragging me down. Can't you just be happy for me?
Come on.
Love is shit, Rafa.
It's a huge, fat turd. You know?
Look at you.
You're married to a great woman, but you're more into dick.
Excuse me. I'm straight.
Yeah, right.
Straight, he says.
Hello. I'm Clara, a friend of the bride.
Santi, a friend of the groom.
How are you, Clara? Are you ultra-Catholic as well?
No. No way.
Marimar wasn't either. She stole my boyfriends in high school.
Yeah.
I heard she used to be a little… Right?
Until God enlightened her.
-Are you here alone? -Very alone. Why?
Want to go fuck in the bathroom?
Look, I appreciate it, Clara.
It's an honor that you thought of me for…
But you know what? I'm sick of empty relationships.
No, no relationship. I'm talking about fucking.
You too? What's wrong with all of you? Come on.
Congratulations, son.
-It was weird seeing you at the altar. -Thanks, Dad.
Probably the first time since your Communion.
Very unnecessary, but very beautiful. And the seafood salad was delicious.
-Thanks, Mom. -And the bride looks amazing.
When are we all meeting up to go to the swingers' club?
-She's very religious. -What's that got to do with it?
Well, we're going to dance.
Come on.
Congratulations, Marimar.
It was a beautiful ceremony. And you look gorgeous.
Why didn't I fall in love with you, Luis?
Everything would have been so easy.
Well, you never know.
Life is full of surprises.
Full of surprises?
-I thought you were mad at me. -I am now. Very mad!
Excuse me.
-See you later. -Can we talk?
We should. We're married now.
I downed three glasses of champagne just to handle this conversation.
If you need another, we can wait.
Raúl, it's done.
We're husband and wife.
Yes. Don't worry. As soon as we get home, I'll delete those videos.
I already did. But I can't delete them from my mind.
Right. But you'll eventually begin to trust me again.
I don't think so. Luckily, I don't have to trust you.
I have to trust in God.
Beautiful.
Four centimeters.
-That's all? -And a half.
My battery's running out.
I can't do this anymore. I can't.
Your body knows how to be born.
What?
I don't know. I'm nervous too.
You poor thing.
Look. Someone who really loves you wants to talk to you.
But this is just to remind you
that this is what you want. You're doing…
What's that idiot talking about? She's never fucking given birth!
Come on. Let's use the Pilates ball.
-Virginia. -See you at the entrance?
We're almost there.
No, I'm still at home. Daniela's still in labor.
What a shame. You won't make it. Don't worry. I'll introduce the series.
You're doing great.
Hey, congratulations.
-Welcome to the club. -You're leaving?
Luis. You're my best friend, and Marimar's your platonic love.
Shut up.
Luis, I'll wait in the car.
Hurry up, or I'm leaving.
Pedro's going to be a father. And you?
She insists on going to the premiere of Alpha Males.
She's not in it.
You haven't told her?
I'm not telling her now.
-Luis! -Coming!
-Dude… -And Santi?
Lord, bless these lines that we receive through Your generosity.
-Amen. -Amen.
Father, I've lost faith in love.
Fine. As long as you don't lose faith in God.
I've never had faith in God.
But now I feel empty inside.
There's no hope. Say something, Father.
Don't be such a pain, son.
Let's go dance.
Not even priests connect anymore.
Almost six centimeters.
I want the epidural!
You're doing great.
You're more than halfway there.
I don't get it. Mine came out so quickly.
You're fired!
And stop fucking recording!
But, sis, this will look great with some music.
Daniela, I'm just going out for a minute.
You're going to your fucking premiere?
Just to introduce the series. I'll be back in an hour.
You still have plenty of time.
This is going to take another hour?
Honey, you have to get to ten centimeters before you can start pushing.
Move! And you! What if I go to the hospital and have it removed?
You'll miss it, and your son will never fucking forgive you!
I said I'll be right back.
Asshole. I hate you!
That's it. Let off some steam.
Son of a bitch!
You've got this.
Just think that you're about to meet the love of your life.
Fucking motherfucker!
Sis, you've got to stop.
Come on, for fuck's sake!
Everything has to fall on the same fucking day.
A little to the left.
I love you. I forgive you for everything.
Are these numbered?
-Let's ask over there. -Wait. I have to do the photo shoot.
-Isn't that for famous people? -Luis, switch gears already.
Should I stand next to you?
No, you can hold my bag.
And who are you guys?
I'm Esther Alonso. I appear in episode seven.
Esther Alonso. Actress.
Sorry.
Esther's posing? Didn't you tell her she's not in it?
I couldn't find the right moment. You tell her.
Yeah, right.
Pedro, are you a father yet?
We're not there yet.
The natural birth is taking a bit longer.
This is Miguel, my husband.
He's a psychiatrist. An expert in nonverbal communication.
Nice to meet you, Miguel.
I play an almost-drunk woman in episode seven.
-I'll be a regular on the next season. -So season two has been confirmed?
Yes.
Do you want to know who made my dress?
-Okay. If you want. -They always ask people at the Oscars.
I'm a bit tipsy already, you know? Like my character. Yeah.
We came straight from a wedding. Had a few drinks.
Come on, honey. It's about to start.
See you later. Good evening.
Yes.
Yes, honey. Let's go.
Thank you all for coming. Welcome to the premiere of Alpha Males.
A series about new and old masculinity
told from a feminine and feminist perspective.
Well, except for Pedro Aguilar, the creator.
A textbook example of a sexist pig who will now say a few words.
Thank you, Virginia.
I'm very excited about this series.
I hope it's a success. It nearly cost me my friendships.
If anyone can relate to what you're about to see,
rethink your life.
Starting at midnight, you can catch the entire series at home. Enjoy it.
Thank you.
-I gotta go. -Not staying to see the reaction?
-Virginia, I'm going to be a father. -This is also your child.
That's what pisses you off.
How's it going? Is she more dilated?
No, she's still at six centimeters. I'm tired of filming.
-Okay. Thanks. -Stop chewing my ear off.
You deconstruct a sandwich. No one's deconstructing…
Hey, buddy! What's that stuff you gave me called?
-Special K. -That's it. It's fucking awesome.
Fucking awesome.
My arms look super long.
Dude, are you okay?
I've found the solution to my problems. Drugs.
What? What did they give you?
Look, Raúl. You're a sexist fucking pig.
And this wedding is the worst idea you've ever had, but I love you.
-I love you. Shit! -I love you too, Santi.
But I'm all messed up, man.
Hey, Father! What's up?
Holy shit, Santi. Let's go to the confessional.
What shitty friends I've got.
How's it going? How does it feel to be a married man?
I'm going to bed.
Already?
What are you doing, dude?
-You gave me a sign. -I didn't give you any signs, Rafa.
Leave me alone. I'm not in the mood.
Exactly.
Your buddies all split, so… Do you want to talk?
Rafa, I think I made a mistake.
Well, not think. I know it.
Let it all out. Tell me everything.
What are you doing?
I'm a married man now. I want to do right by Marimar.
You're not married until you consummate the marriage.
I'm not?
Adriana, have you seen my husband?
No. I can't find mine either.
Excuse me. Have you seen your son?
He went to bed.
Already? He's so lame.
He's been that way since he was little.
I'd always imagined this moment with Luz.
By the way, you could do me today, right?
No, Rafa.
Our relationship is what it is. Take it or leave it.
Okay, little by little.
Go on.
See why I didn't invite him?
Stop, dammit.
You know what our group needs?
A gay friend.
What's wrong?
Congratulations, darling. It's a hit.
You doubted it?
Fucking move!
Fucking Gran Vía.
I'm home!
Daniela?
She left.
She left?
Aurora?
-What happened? -She stayed at six centimeters.
They're going to do a Cesarean.
For fuck's… I thought nature was wise.
She's exhausted. Go cheer her on.
"Your body knows." Bullshit!
Have you cut me yet?
This feels really weird.
Hi. How's it going? I'm the father.
-Pedro! -I'm here.
Sit here.
We're nearly there, Daniela.
I feel really dizzy.
Is that normal?
I guess so.
Yeah?
But… he's blue.
No, you hold him.
Here he comes.
Let's see.
Careful.
God be praised!
Praise the Lord.
What? Don't you see fewer problems in life now?
Shit!
I'm this close to becoming a believer, Father.
Very good, son.
He left half of it.
Kids these days.
-Hey, hon. Where have you been? -Taking a leak.
Hey, Clara. Come here.
I'm starting to think a quickie isn't a bad idea.
I'm already meeting a waiter when he's done.
Poor guy. He'll be so exhausted.
-Come on. -In this room?
Who cares?
Shit.
Fuck.
Wait!
What's that?
-Essential oil? -Poppers. Give it a go.
Sounds familiar.
-Shit! -Quick!
Quick! Come here.
Come on.
God!
Marimar is a bit upset.
I don't think I've been a very good Christian.
Well, you're married now. Should've thought of that before.
-Father, are you okay? -I'm in seventh heaven.
An ambulance! Call an ambulance!
I'll go with him. He's all alone.
We still need to talk.
Yeah, sure.
Thanks, dude. You're a real friend.
-He'll be okay, right? -Yeah.
I'm so fucking nervous.
It's late. Want to watch it tomorrow?
This one, episode seven! Sit down, honey.
I'll fast-forward it first, then we can watch the whole thing.
Whatever you want.
This is my scene!
I'll play it.
Sandra?
Sorry. I had a problem with my car.
Don't worry.
I'm almost drunk already.
But I'm in that good place where everyone looks hotter than they really are.
-What's wrong? -Okay, well…
What's wrong?
They used someone else!
They did? That's not nice.
-Those motherfuckers! -The kids, please.
-Where are you going? -To see Pedro!
Leave him alone. He just became a dad!
Exactly. I'm going to congratulate him.
What did you take, man?
I don't know.
Why were there so many drugs?
There are drugs at all weddings.
Santiago?
-How are you? -Well…
I'm Dr. León, the resident psychiatrist. Can we talk?
I didn't ask for a psychiatrist.
It's protocol in cases of attempted suicide.
What? I didn't try to kill myself.
You mixed alcohol, cocaine, ketamine, and poppers.
-Dude. -What did you expect?
It's that cokehead priest's fault. He made me do it.
I'm fine, honestly. Totally fine.
I love life.
Okay, I don't love it. I tolerate it.
No, he doesn't. He's been a mess since his feminazi fuck buddy left him.
Dad!
You told my family?
-Doctor, how is he? -It's a miracle he's alive.
He took a cocktail of narcotics that--
Do you know how worried we were? You have a daughter and an ex to support.
I'm going to see Pedro.
I'll come back later.
Fuck.
I almost lost my life for a girl who doesn't give a shit about me.
At least you've realized. That's progress.
Yeah. It's over.
I'm done with Irene.
You sure?
I swear.
Why? What is it?
This arrived.
Let me see.
MANOSPHERE
FOR SANTI
Hello.
I'm Daniela, your mom. Nice to meet you.
I'm going to love you so much.
And I'm going to spoil you so much.
What would you like to be called?
Hello.
Pedro!
Luis! I'm a dad!
No time! Esther's parking the car.
She's so pissed.
Tell her you didn't know, okay? That it was your boss.
That she owed someone else a favor.
Are you throwing me under the bus today?
-Pedro, congrats! -You're here? It's your wedding night!
Marimar must be waiting for you.
She caught me with Rafa while he was giving me…
Again? Dude!
-Who's Rafa? -His cocksucking witness.
It's your fault. You let me down.
That's for Daniela.
-Did you give birth? -No.
-Luz! What are you doing here? -Hello.
Visiting Daniela, who's just become a mom.
How was your wedding?
Fine. Very traditional. You'd have been bored.
-Is yours going well? -No. I'm not getting married.
-What? -For now.
We postponed it until things calm down and we can be more objective.
Shit. You should have told me.
Marimar.
Are you coming, or what?
Yes. I'm on my way.
Go and consummate, or whatever.
Pedro!
-Esther! Thanks for coming. -Why am I not in the series?
Huh? There was a last-minute change. My boss is a bit--
-You're not in it? -Someone else played my part.
I told everyone that I was in Alpha Males.
I made four posts on Instagram and God knows how many Stories.
Esther, you only have 400 followers.
But that's a full theater.
I've made such a fool of myself!
-You knew? -What?
No, I didn't.
Luis.
-What? -You knew?
You just seemed so happy that…
Esther.
Yummy, sushi!
It's for Daniela.
-You're awake. -I was waiting for you.
Right.
I understand you're a little upset.
A little upset?
I've dreamed of my wedding day since I was five.
In none of those dreams did a witness
suck off my husband in the honeymoon suite.
Yeah, because who thinks that when they're five?
But you'll see that, with time,
these stories are the ones that end up being the funniest.
With time.
I'll never laugh about this.
No, me neither.
Well, I don't know.
What do we do?
Raúl, you're my husband.
Yeah, but there are so many images you need to wipe from your mind
that… I don't know if there's a solution.
You're very sick.
But I'm your wife.
We'll get over this with the help of God.
Hello, Rosa. How are you?
Where's Esther?
I don't know.
She's not talking to me.
We can move the session to another day.
No. It'll do me good to talk to someone.
Sure.
How are you?
Not great.
I've been sleeping on the couch for two days.
My parents are staying in the guest room. We were renovating their house to sell it,
but now we're keeping it because they made up.
-No way. -Yes. In the end, love triumphed.
Well, my mother's stroke also had something to do with it.
My father cooks for her.
Irons. Bathes her. Buys the groceries.
Now he's a deconstructed man.
Who'd have thought?
He's no longer a bad influence on my kids.
And Iris has gotten over wanting to be a boy.
She's realized that fortunately we live in a society
in which women have fewer and fewer disadvantages.
On the other hand,
we men are now finding things increasingly hard.
Why do you say that?
Women have become empowered, which is great.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
But you're using the male model as a reference,
which is a terrible idea.
We used to be the ones that avoided commitment.
And now it's you who see falling in love as a weakness.
It's like we still need to form relationships,
but we don't know how anymore.
-Friends? -Sure, friends.
But what's clear is that you don't need us anymore.
That's how it is.
Anyway, I still believe in love.
People still get married. That must be for a reason.
So we want to be free.
But when we have freedom…
we don't know what to do with it.
So how can I help you?
Call Esther. See if she answers.
Has he got a name yet?
-We're still negotiating. -Careful. There's a deadline.
If you miss it, does the judge give him a name?
Don't ask me. I haven't slept in three days.
That's just the start.
Oops. She pooped.
Ten years ago, did you imagine we'd end up like this?
I'm not doing too bad.
Are you happy with your deconstructed life?
Are you, with your patriarchal one?
So what's the solution?
Maybe there isn't one.
No, no, no.
I'm off. It's breastfeeding time.
Yeah. I've got to pick up the kids.
I've got Mass.
A hetero pat?
I'll stay here reading, nice and cozy.
Santi, burn that thing. Don't be pathetic.
Pathetic? How many books have you had dedicated to you?
Loser!
Asshole!
Fuck, Sebas! What a coincidence.
Shit.
How are you? Where's your dog?
It's not my dog, for God's sake!
Wait! Where are you going? Sebas!
Sebas!
You're a bit mischievous, huh?
Sebas!
Subtitle translation by: Olga Garrido