<P> One Day at a Time is a Netflix original sitcom loosely based on the 1975--84 series of the same name . The series is written by Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce and consists of thirteen episodes . Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gómez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno star in the series, with Pam Fryman directing the pilot episode . It was released on January 6, 2017 . On March 4, 2017, the series was renewed by Netflix for a second season . </P> <P> Penelope Alvarez (Justina Machado), a newly single Army Nursing Corps veteran is raising her two children: Elena (Isabella Gómez) and Alex (Marcel Ruiz) with the support of her colorful Cuban mother, Lydia (Rita Moreno). Penelope works as a nurse for Dr. Leslie Berkowitz (Stephen Tobolowsky), providing her with a regular shift so she can return home to her loving family at the end of the day . However, the return to civilian and family life has been difficult, as Penelope faces a lot of unresolved issues from her time in the Army . She has not been in contact with her estranged husband, Victor (James Martínez), who is also an Army veteran . Currently working for a private contractor in Afghanistan, Victor is an alcoholic with post-traumatic stress disorder and a traumatic brain injury, which is what made Penelope leave him and choose to raise her children alone . </P> <Ul> <Li> Justina Machado as Penelope Alvarez, the working mother of Elena and Alex who served in the army with her ex-husband and works as a nurse in Dr. Berkowitz's office . </Li> <Li> Rita Moreno as Lydia Riera, a faithful Cuban, Penelope's mother and grandmother of Elena and Alex . </Li> <Li> Isabella Gómez as Elena Alvarez, the activist daughter of Penelope </Li> <Li> Marcel Ruiz as Alex Alvarez, the vain son of Penelope . </Li> <Li> Todd Grinnell as Dwayne Schneider, the rich landlord of the building and a close friend of the family . </Li> <Li> Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Leslie Berkowitz, Penelope's boss and Lydia's (maybe) love interest . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Justina Machado as Penelope Alvarez, the working mother of Elena and Alex who served in the army with her ex-husband and works as a nurse in Dr. Berkowitz's office . </Li>

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