Netflix 'Generation 56k': Air time, how to watch and trailer of Italian drama series
Netflix is doing anything and everything to expand its international catalog and it keeps on coming out with new titles every now and then. The newest series to join the bandwagon is ‘Generation 56k’, an Italian comedy series revolving around a group of teenagers.
After the release of shows such as ‘Baby’, ‘Summertime’ and ‘Curon’, the streaming giant would be hoping for another success with the upcoming series.
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The story revolves around two friends, Daniel (Angela Spagnoletti) and Matlida (Cristina Cappelli), who love each other after knowing each other for many years. While they could not enter a relationship earlier, things seem to have changed with time and their friendship leads them to become lovers. The show will focus on these two characters while other characters will also be joining in as the story progresses.
The title refers to the watershed dial-up modem speed of new generation modems in the latter 2000s. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Italian series.
Air time and how to watch
According to the Netflix press site, the Italian comedy series will be airing on the streaming giant at 3 am ET on July 1. Viewers can subscribe to the streaming platform for watching the series. Netflix is available to use through multiple platforms and devices as long as you have a subscription with them. The streaming service also lets you use their app on multiple devices, depending on your plan.
Plot
The official synopsis reads, “All episodes in the series intertwine two timelines, two points of view, two phases of the same story of love and friendship that started in 1998 and continues to the present day.” The story will be dealing with two dynamics, the point of view about love and friendship that people were having in 1998 and others in these current times.
Cast
Angelo Spagnoletti will be playing the role of Daniel on the show while Cristina Cappelli will portray the character of Matilda. Other actors on the show include the likes of Fabio Balsamo (Sandro), Gianluca Colucci (Luca), Biagio Forestieri (Bruno), Sebastiano Kiniger (Enea) and Federica Pirone (Cristina).
Creators
‘Generation 56k’ is based on an original story by The Jackal founder Francesco Ebbasta, who will direct four episodes, while the other four will be directed by Alessio Maria Federici.
Trailer
The trailer sees three young children trying to get hold of the internet even when their parents have told them to stay away from it. The clips also see them being an adult and opening a company. Daniel meets a girl named Matilda and they have a really good time together. But it turns out that they actually know each other from their adolescence and they have met once again.
You can watch the trailer here.
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