Spanish production and distribution powerhouse Onza is heading to Cannes with “ Gluten Free ,” a feel-good comedy that has become pubcaster RTVE ’s most-watched comedy premiere in the last 10 years.
Created by Araceli Álvarez de Sotomayor (“Alpha Males,” “Muertos S.L.”), together with Javier Aguayo and Germán Aparicio, the series is produced by Onza in association with RTVE and Prime Video .
“Gluten Free” bowed Oct. 8 to a standout 17% audience share, 1.21 million viewers and 2.9 million contacts on RTVE’s flagship network La 1, blending humor, emotion and redemption in a character-driven story, suggesting a strong international format potential.
The show follows Ricardo, a once-celebrated chef who loses his restaurant, reputation and confidence due to alcohol abuse. Forced to m