How to watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads outside the US

Here’s everything you need to know about Women Wearing Shoulder Pads (2025), including its premiere date, where to watch, full cast, episode guide, streaming options, and FAQs.

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads (2025) Synopsis

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads tells the story of Marioneta Negocios, a wealthy Spanish businesswoman navigating the eccentric social world of Quito, Ecuador, in the 1980s. Marioneta juggles business ventures, rivalries, stalkers, romances, and family drama, all while the cultural symbol of cuyes (guinea pigs) becomes central to her world.

The series was created by Gonzalo Cordova (Tuca & Bertie, Adam Ruins Everything) and animated by Cinema Fantasma, a Mexico City-based stop-motion studio. Inspired by Pedro Almodóvar films, melodramatic storytelling, and puppet theater, this Adult Swim production brings a distinctive visual style and an all-female cast.

With its TV-MA rating, sharp humor, and melodramatic flair, the show is designed for adult audiences looking for something both stylish and subversive.

When Does Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Premiere?

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads premieres on Adult Swim on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. ET/PT (midnight), with episodes available to stream on HBO Max starting Monday, August 18, 2025.

Where to Watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads in the US

You can watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads on the Adult Swim or stream it on HBO Max. The series is also available through live TV streaming platforms including DirecTV, Sling TV, and FuboTV.

• Adult Swim (with TV provider login)
• HBO Max (streaming on-demand)
• DirecTV, Sling TV, FuboTV (live TV streaming services)

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 consists of 8 episodes with weekly premieres. Here are the full episodes:

1. Ámame Ódiame – Premiere Date: August 18, 2025
   Marioneta launches a new business while being stalked by a mysterious figure.
2. ¿Quieres? ¿Quieres? ¡Compra! – Premiere Date: August 18, 2025
   Marioneta challenges rival Doña Quispe and shows up with an unexpected ally—a duck.
3. Corazón Retorcido – Premiere Date: August 25, 2025
   Marioneta joins an activist group to befriend Nina Quispe, a 12-year-old girl.
4. El Cordón Umbilical – Premiere Date: September 1, 2025
   Trapped in a warehouse, Marioneta must conquer fear to direct a TV commercial.
5. La Misma Noche Que Anoche – Premiere Date: September 8, 2025
6. Tres Tristes Tigres – Premiere Date: September 15, 2025
7. Madre Pródiga – Premiere Date: September 22, 2025
8. Mami Mami Mami – Premiere Date: September 29, 2025

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Cast

Here are the list:

• Pepa Pallarès – Voice of Marioneta (8 episodes)
• Gabriela Cartol – Voice (8 episodes)
• Kerygma Flores – Voice (8 episodes)
• Nina Torres – Voice (8 episodes)

This makes Women Wearing Shoulder Pads the first Adult Swim series with an entirely female speaking cast.

Gabriela Cartol is a Mexican actress known for her powerful performances in film and television. She gained international recognition for her role in The Chambermaid and has also starred in projects like Impossible Things, The Resort, and Where the Tracks End. More recently, she appeared in Pancho Villa: The Centaur of the North and El Refugio, showcasing her range across both drama and genre storytelling.

Can You Watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Online for Free?

Yes, you can watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads online for free if you’re a new user through trial offers. Hulu provides a 7-day free trial, allowing access to the full series during that period. You can also use a 5-day free trial with DirecTV Stream, which includes Adult Swim, or try Sling TV and FuboTV, both of which offer limited-time trial periods that carry Adult Swim in their channel lineup. Once the trial period ends, however, you’ll need an active subscription to keep streaming the series.

Is Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Suitable for All Ages?

No. The series is rated TV-MA, meaning it contains mature themes, adult humor, and satirical elements not suitable for children. It is strictly intended for adult audiences.

Is Women Wearing Shoulder Pads on Hulu?

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads will stream on Hulu following its Adult Swim debut.

Where Can I Download Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Full Episodes?

You can download full episodes of Women Wearing Shoulder Pads directly through the HBO Max app. Subscribers can save episodes for offline viewing on supported devices such as smartphones, tablets, and select smart TVs. Downloads remain available as long as your HBO Max subscription is active.

FAQs

1. How many episodes are in Season 1?
Season 1 has 8 episodes, airing weekly from August 18 to September 29, 2025.

2. Who created the series?
The show was created by Gonzalo Cordova and produced with Cinema Fantasma, a Mexican stop-motion animation studio.

3. What language is the show in?
It is performed entirely in Spanish with English subtitles, making it the first all-Spanish language show on Adult Swim.

4. Why is it called Women Wearing Shoulder Pads?
The title reflects the 1980s setting, the melodramatic tone, and its focus on strong female characters, satirizing fashion and culture of that era.

6. Is there a Season 2 planned?
As of its premiere, a second season has not been confirmed.

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads Trailer

Here’s the trailer for Adult Swim series:

Women Wearing Shoulder Pads – Premieres August 17th | Next Day Max pic.twitter.com/w8byecXTJC

— adult swim (@adultswim) June 12, 2025

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