Netflix has released “The Time I Give You,” one of its Spanish series for 2021. This miniseries stars Nadia de Santiago, who also participates as a writer and director. In this article, we will delve into the details of the profound yet enjoyable ending of this series.
A Delicate Tale of Grief: “The Time I Give You”
“The Time I Give You,” intelligently debuted during the weekend of the All Saints’ Day or Day of the Dead festivities, depending on the country. It has been a true gift from the Netflix platform. The creators, Nadia de Santiago, Inés Pintor, and Pablo Santidrián, under the protection of their production company, La breve historia, have brilliantly portrayed the raw, tender, and real aspects of the grieving process for a loved one, whichever form it may take.
Throughout the series, we follow Lina (Nadia de Santiago) as she navigates the different stages of saying goodbye to someone she loves. The balance between overcoming pain and cherishing memories is extraordinary. Moreover, the creators have taken the opportunity to explore three different approaches to grief through Lina, her father, and her ex-boyfriend, Nico, even linking them directly to death. That is why analyzing the final episode, which, like the others, is only 11 minutes long, becomes so interesting. It reflects all the key elements of this brilliant gem in Netflix’s catalog.
Explaining the Ending of “The Time I Give You”
It’s not a spoiler to say that Lina eventually overcomes her grief, as it’s implied from the beginning of the series. However, understanding her journey and how she relates her coping mechanisms in moments of loss, from her mother’s death to her breakup with Nico (Álvaro Cervantes), is intriguing.
Titled “10 Minutes of the Present and 1 Minute of Memory,” the final episode presents Lina’s determination to move forward with the intention of reconciling with her past and starting a new life. After months of sadness, she seizes a new job opportunity that poses a challenge but arrives at the right moment in her life. However, before moving forward, she is prepared to heal the wounds with her father, a man stuck in the loss of his wife.
When Lina decides to visit him, she is already on the path to recovery after the breakup. She is ready to tell her father that her relationship has ended. This is when the parallel between the end of a romantic partnership and the death of a loved one and the different ways father and daughter cope with such situations is established. While she needs to move on and start fresh somewhere else, he desperately clings to memories. Perhaps the most tender aspect of this part is the understanding that emerges between the two characters, who have learned to respect each other’s individual ways of facing their grief over the years. It’s as real as life itself.
With all her affairs finally in order, Lina is not just at peace, but for the first time, she is excited about her new future in India. After spending months after the breakup yearning for Nico’s return, she no longer seeks it. The carefully chosen minute of memory in this chapter is pivotal. It is the only occasion in which Lina speaks about overcoming the relationship, while Nico doubts it. Up until that moment, the present narrative suggests that he felt liberated. This scene is crucial for the ending of the series because just as Lina is ready to leave everything behind and remembers their farewell as a couple, Nico is ready to reenter her life. Once again, two opposing grief processes intertwine, leaving us with new questions.
This ending opens the door to a possible second season, although it has not been confirmed. The innovative and light format that encompasses such deep themes, as “The Time I Give You” has accomplished, undoubtedly deserves a second chance to explore emotionally charged issues while portraying the life of the millennial generation—an aspect seamlessly integrated into the series.
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