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The Time It Takes

6.820211 seasonTV-MATV SeriesComedyDrama

Lina and Nico break up after many years together, and Lina struggles to find a new life and to think about him a little less each day.

DirectorsInés Pintor·Pablo Santidrián

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
One Minute in the Present and Ten Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 7.0
E2
Two Minutes in the Present and Nine Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E3
Three Minutes in the Present and Eight Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 7.0
E4
Four Minutes in the Present and Seven Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E5
Five Minutes in the Present and Six Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E6
Six Minutes in the Present and Five Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E7
Seven Minutes in the Present and Four Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E8
Eight Minutes in the Present and Three Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E9
Nine Minutes in the Present and Two Minutes in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0
E10
Ten Minutes in the Present and One Minute in the Past
Oct 29, 2021 6.0

Cast · Directed by Inés Pintor

NSNadia de Santiago
Nadia de Santiago
Lina
ÁCÁlvaro Cervantes
Álvaro Cervantes
Nico

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The Time It Takes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Time It Takes?

The Time It Takes is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is The Time It Takes on Netflix?

Yes — The Time It Takes is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Time It Takes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Time It Takes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Time It Takes for free?

The Time It Takes is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Time It Takes?

The Time It Takes has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Time It Takes out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of The Time It Takes are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Time It Takes?

No — The Time It Takes ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.