Nestor Moa In Breathless: Breathless, or Respira on Netflix is a Spanish-language medical drama revolving around the lives of doctors and their patients in a public hospital in Valencia. The 8-part series traces the professional as well as personal ups and downs of the doctors and how that affects both their lives and those of their patients.
A brainchild of creator and showrunner Carlos Montero Castiñeira, it is produced by El Desorden Crea, and directed by David Pinillo and Marta Font.
Néstor Moa In Breathless
An experienced and accomplished doctor, Dr Néstor Moa is proclaimed as the best oncologist in all of Valencia. It is because of this recognition that President Patricia Segura insists on getting treated solely by him, despite having the luxury of being attended on in a private hospital.
Mentor to Biel de Felipe, Dr Moa is immensely respected by his apprentice as the former looked up to him for his acumen. Having treated his resident as a paediatrician in the past, he does not forget about the child, instead reminds Biel of the same by returning the memento he once gave him.
Apart from being an expert in his field, Néstor Moa is also a passionate union member and leader. Wronged by the system many times, he fights for the betterment of the public healthcare system, even after being ousted by his coworkers and reprimanded by his seniors. He leaves his patient in surgery as soon as the clock strikes midnight, being dedicated to the cause.
He challenges the president to a debate on live television and does not hesitate to voice his protests in front of the press. He was the one who initiated the call for the strike and stayed on strike till the last moment.
However, Néstor Moa is an equally dedicated doctor to his patients as despite being on strike, he checks up on the president and promises her her recovery. In the process of the treatment, he develops feelings for the president, his first love since the demise of his wife. He is devoted to her recovery even though their ideological beliefs seldom align.
He puts aside his belief system to treat his patients without any bias. He uses his gut instinct and rationale when it comes to pressurising situations, except for Patricia’s last surgery, where his judgment was clouded by feelings.
Borja Luna as Néstor Moa
Borja Luna has previously been spotted in shows such as ‘No Traces’ (2023) and Cable Girls (2017). He has also acted in several films including ‘Unbridled’ (2018) and Isabel (2011). He plays experienced oncologist Dr Néstor Moa in Netflix’s Breathless.
