'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Netflix's Latinx show

A multi-cam comedy series co-created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland, 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' tells the story of an extraordinary child
(Netflix)
(Netflix)

After Netflix cancelled its critically praised and fan-favourite Latinx remake of 'One Day at a Time' after three seasons, it is bringing another Latinx story to its audience. 

A multi-cam comedy series co-created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland, 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' tells the story of an extraordinary child in Ashley Garcia, a 15-year-old robotics engineer and rocket scientist who moves in with her uncle when she gets the opportunity to work for NASA.

At a time when diversity, representation and inclusivity are important, Netflix's 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' might take the conversation forward from where it left off upon canceling 'One Day at a Time'. Here is everything you need to know about the series:

Release date

The 16 episodes of 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' will premiere on Netflix on February 17. 

Plot

According to the official synopsis of the series: "When Ashley Garcia — the world’s only 15-and-a-half-year-old robotics genius engineer and rocket scientist — gets the chance to work for a prestigious company, she moves across the country to live with her fun-loving Uncle Victor, a pro football player turned high school coach who’s never met a responsibility he can't shirk."

Cast

Newcomer Paulina Chavez stars in the series as Ashley Garcia, and singer-actor Jencarlos Canela will play Victor, the role of her uncle, Victor. Canela is best known for starring in the telenovela 'Más sabe el diablo'.

Jencarlos Canela attends People En Español's "Most Beautiful" Celebration at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on May 23, 2019, in West Hollywood, California (Getty Images) 

Creators

A multi-cam comedy series co-created and executive produced by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland

Trailer

You can watch the trailer here:



 

The trailer to 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' shows an eager Ashley arriving at California in her uncle's house. A young genius, she is ready to make the city hers. Along the way, she will find friends — old and new — love, heartbreak, success and life lessons. 

Where to watch

You can watch 'The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia' on Netflix from February 17 

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