<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Official Website </Td> </Tr> <P> One Day at a Time is an American comedy - drama web television series based on the 1975--1984 sitcom of the same name . It was developed by Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce, with Norman Lear serving as an executive producer . The series features an ensemble cast starring Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno . The show revolves around a Cuban - American family living in Los Angeles, focusing on a single mom who is an Army veteran dealing with PTSD, her kids and her Cuban mother . The re-imagination of the original CBS sitcom tackles important issues like mental illness, immigration, sexism, homophobia, and racism that face Latinos living in the United States . </P> <P> Filming took place in Los Angeles, California at Sony Pictures Studios in Stage 25 . It was shot with a multiple - camera setup in front of a studio audience . The first season consisted of thirteen episodes and it was released on January 6, 2017 . On March 4, 2017, Netflix renewed the series for a second season . Filming of the second season began in May 2017 and ended in September 2017 . On January 26, 2018, the second season premiered on the streaming service with thirteen episodes . On March 26, 2018, a third season was ordered . </P>

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