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The Gardener S1E3 — Organic Substrate
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The Gardener•Season 1•Episode 3

Organic Substrate

6.5/10 · 229 votesApr 11, 202544 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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China debates finishing Elmer's job for him. The search for a missing person sparks questions about Violeta's past and her latest partner.

Directed byMikel Rueda
Written byIsa Sánchez
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Álvaro Rico

Álvaro Rico

Elmer

Cecilia Suárez

Cecilia Suárez

La China Jurado

Catalina Sopelana

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Violeta

María Vázquez

María Vázquez

Detective Carrera

Francis Lorenzo

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Emma Suárez

Emma Suárez

Sabela Costeira

Isabel Garrido

Isabel Garrido

Catuxa

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Candela Solé

Lua

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Mikel Rueda

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Isa Sánchez

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Episode Summary

"Organic Substrate" is episode 3 of The Gardener season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 229 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Mikel Rueda and written by Isa Sánchez, it aired on April 11, 2025.

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