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The six-episode TV series, The Best Heart Attack of My Life was released on January 24, 2025, in the United States. It is a Spanish-language comedy-drama series based on the true story of Argentine writer Hernán Casciari.
The story revolves around a ghostwriter who suffers a heart attack in his rental house. The show, created by Pablo E. Bossi and co-directed by Mariana Wainstein, is inspired by Casciari's real-life heart attack story in 2015.
Read on to learn more about The Best Heart Attack of My Life.
When was The Best Heart Attack of My Life released?
The Best Heart Attack of My Life dropped on January 24, 2025, exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu, depending upon the region.
The release time may vary in the US, depending on the time zone. Here is the breakdown.
However, in the United Kingdom (GMT) it is dropping at 8:00 AM while the central Europe audience can view it at 9:00 AM. In Japan, the show is released at 5:00 PM and in Australia (AEDT) at 7:00 PM on the same date.
What is the plot of The Best Heart Attack of My Life?
The official synopsis of The Best Heart Attack of My Life on IMDB states:
"A ghostwriter's life-threatening heart attack in a foreign country forces him to rely on strangers for help. This unexpected crisis becomes a transformative experience, reshaping his perspective and impacting those around him."
The story revolves around Ariel, a frustrated ghostwriter who lives a chaotic life. He is living with a stranger, a girl he has just met, after getting separated from his wife. However, he is still disturbed by the incident and smokes heavily. His life changes when he suffers a heart attack, which leads him to revalue his life and gain a new perspective on relationships and existence.
What is the real story of the writer behind The Best Heart Attack of My Life?
In 2015, Hernán Casciari told his heart attack experience live on the radio, and it went viral. He further shared it in his blogs and interviews, explaining how he suffered a heart attack while temporarily living in a rental house in Montevideo, Uruguay, with his new partner. His interviews and story left a great impact on the listeners.
He initially mistook it as indigestion, but when his left arm went numb, he realized it was a heart attack. In a place full of strangers, various neighbors came forward for his help, weaving extraordinary tales of kindness and solidarity.
He wrote a book sharing the same, which goes by the same name and has now been adapted for the show.
The Cast of The Best Heart Attack of My Life
The cast of The Best Heart Attack of My Life features a phenomenal lineup of talent. Here is the list of the Primary cast and their characters.
- Alan Sabbagh as Ariel
- Olivia Molina as Concha, Ariel's new partner.
- Rogelio Gracia as Javier, who we see after Ariel's attack
- Romina Peluffo as Alejandra
- Brian Maya as Joe
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The Best Heart Attack of My Life was developed by Pampa Films and Tandem Films, with various locations from Argentina, Uruguay, and Spain, setting up the perfect backdrop for the story to unfold.
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