The Anatomy of a Moment (TV series)

The Anatomy of a Moment (Spanish: Anatomía de un instante) is a 2025 historical drama limited television series directed by Alberto Rodríguez based on the book The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas set against the backdrop of the 23 February 1981 coup d'état attempt in Spain. The cast is led by Álvaro Morte, Eduard Fernández, and Manolo Solo, respectively portraying Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, and Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado.

The plot explores the circumstances of the characters of Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, and Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado leading up to the 1981 Spanish coup attempt.

The series is a Movistar Plus+ and DLO Producciones production, with the association of ARTE France. Based on the book The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas, the series was written by Rafael Cobos and Fran Araújo. Shooting locations included the Palacio de las Cortes.

Movistar Plus+ released the series on 20 November 2025. At the 2025 Series Mania, an agreement between Movistar Plus+ and ARTE France was announced concerning distribution in the territories operated by the latter network.

The series made it to the official selection of the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival for a non-competitive pre-screening in September 2025. 4 episodes of the series will also be screened in non-competitive 'Freestyle: Series' section of the 20th Rome Film Festival in October 2025.

• 2025 in Spanish television