Los 80 is a Chilean drama TV series for Canal 13 produced to celebrate the Bicentennial of Chile,[1] starring Daniel Muñoz, Tamara Acosta, Daniel Alcaíno, Loreto Aravena, Tomás Verdejo and Lucas Escobar.

Although it is clearly inspired by the Spanish series Cuéntame cómo pasó,[2] focusing on the events in Chile,[3] it is not an official remake.

The series, starring Daniel Muñoz and Tamara Acosta, tells the story of the Herreras, a middle-class family living in Santiago of Chile.

The plot is set between 1982 and 1989, in the military dictatorship, and revolves around historical events during the 80's, especially the economic crisis of 1982 and the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Santiago.

In this first season, the story is set between 1982 and 1983, starting with Chile's qualification for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, thanks to soccer player Carlos Caszely, and finishing with the first national protest against Augusto Pinochet.

Set in 1985, it starts with the 1985 Algarrobo earthquake and ends with Claudia's decision to leave her family, because she's being investigated by the CNI.

Set in 1986, it starts with the Herreras reading the goodbye letter Claudia left and Juan going to Argentina to see her.

Claudia, recovering from Gabriel's death, tries to go back to medical school, repeating again the PAA (Chilean MCAT).

[5] The pilot episode attracted 2.06 million viewers in Chile, came first in its time slot, leaving behind other programs like Animal Nocturno in the "competitive Sunday night".