The new Argentine series Time Flies is now available to watch on Netflix worldwide. The six-episode crime drama, which premiered on January 1, 2026, follows two women struggling to rebuild their lives after prison. Starring Carla Peterson and Nancy Dupláa, the story takes a dark turn when a simple job pulls them back into a world of crime.
The Core Plot and Story Setup
The series centers on Inés, played by Carla Peterson, and her friend La Manca, played by Nancy Dupláa. Fresh out of prison, the two women start a business together fumigating homes for pests. They are trying to build a quiet, honest life but face financial struggles and the difficulties of reintegrating into society.
Their fragile new beginning is shattered when they take on a new client, Susana Bonar, portrayed by Valeria Lois. Susana is a wealthy but mysterious figure who seems to know details about Inés’s past. She blackmails the two women, forcing them to help her with a criminal plan. The pressure increases when La Manca faces a serious health issue and needs expensive medical treatment, making the large sum of money Susana offers impossible to refuse.
Cast and Characters Guide
The series features a strong ensemble cast from Argentina.
Carla Peterson leads as Inés. Fifteen years before the main story, Inés was sent to prison for murder after discovering her husband was unfaithful. Now released, she is determined to stay out of trouble but finds her past is not easily escaped.
Nancy Dupláa plays La Manca, Inés’s partner in the fumigation business and a fellow former inmate. She is more street-smart and savvy than Inés, often taking the lead in their work. Her health crisis becomes a major factor in their decision to get involved with Susana’s scheme.
Valeria Lois plays the pivotal role of Susana Bonar, the shady client whose motivations are unclear and who drags the protagonists back into danger.
The supporting cast includes Osky Guzman as Rody, La Manca’s brother and business partner. Diego Cremonesi plays Ernesto, Inés’s husband from her past. Other key actors are Jimena Anganuzzi, Diego Velázquez, Carlos Belloso, and Lola Berthet.
Release and Streaming Details for Global Audiences
Time Flies launched globally on Netflix on Thursday, January 1, 2026. All six episodes of the first season were released at once, allowing viewers to watch the entire story.
The series is available in all regions where Netflix operates, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. You need an active Netflix subscription to watch it. The show is in Spanish with subtitle and dubbed audio options available for international audiences.
Source Material and Series Background
Time Flies is based on two novels by acclaimed Argentine author Claudia Piñeiro: Tuya and El tiempo de las moscas (which translates to “The Time of the Flies”). The series uses its source material in a unique way. The events of the novel Tuya are adapted to form the backstory for Inés, explaining the crime that sent her to prison. The main plot of the series, set fifteen years later, is primarily based on the second novel, El tiempo de las moscas, from which the show takes its title.
The series is directed by Benjamín Naishtat and Ana Katz. Naishtat directed three episodes, including a standout third episode that delves entirely into Inés’s past.
The show has been described as “an unconventional crime series” that functions as “a tale about survival: about two women who, for different reasons, were forced to break away from living under patriarchy in order to build a world of their own”.
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What to Expect from the Story
The tone of Time Flies mixes elements of crime suspense with character drama. The early episodes establish the daily grind and dark humor of the women’s fumigation work before the plot escalates into greater tension. The narrative alternates between the present-day crisis with the client Susana and flashbacks that reveal Inés’s past.
A key episode is the third, which focuses entirely on the events from fifteen years ago that led to Inés’s imprisonment. This episode provides crucial context for her character and motivations.
As the season progresses, La Manca and her brother begin their own investigation into Susana Bonar, trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants. Meanwhile, Inés must race against time as Susana’s plans become more dangerous, threatening the safety of people Inés cares about.
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