Two characters from Women Wearing Shoulder Pads sitting side by side, one in a robe and the other reading.

A scene from 'Women Wearing Shoulder Pads', premiering on Sunday, August 17th Image: © Adult Swim / Cartoon Network

How to Watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads: Catch the Premiere Happening Tonight!

Q: What is the release date & drop-time?

When: Sunday, August 17th at 12:00 AM ET / Saturday, August 16 at 9 PM PT

Q: Where can I watch it?

Where: You can find Women Wearing Shoulder Pads on Adult Swim / Cartoon Network, on DIRECTV Stream (any of their packages)

Q: How can I stream it?

How: DIRECTV Stream 5-Day Free Trial

Q: Who plays Marioneta Negocios?

Pepa Pallarés plays Marioneta Negocios, a proud and affluent Spaniard who moves to Quito, Ecuador in the 1980s with lofty goals: creating an empire by breeding giant guinea pigs (cuyes) as pets. She is unquestionably the focus of attention and conflict in the narrative because of her ego and dramatic entrance.

Q: Who is Espada?

The mysterious matador Espada (voiced by Kerygma Flores) hunts the giant guinea pigs for fun. To make matters more complicated, she is emotionally involved with Marioneta; her love is not returned, which adds to the drama and tension.

Q: Who else appears in the show?

Gabriela Cartol and Nina Torres also appear throughout the show, though their roles are not fully known.

Want to watch Women Wearing Shoulder Pads? Catch the premiere this weekend on Adult Swim! We've got you covered with all the information and details.

By Matt Buxbaum | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 12:11 PM ET

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August is here, and with that comes the exciting premiere of Women Wearing Shoulder Pads! Catch the show on Adult Swim, about a Spanish woman from Ecuador navigating the world of family, love and more. It's a stop-motion animated comedy series, sure to not disappoint.

Release Date & Drop‑Time Details for Women Wearing Shoulder Pads

When: Sunday,  August  17th  at  12:00 AM ET / Saturday, August 16 at 9 PM PT
Where: You can find Women Wearing Shoulder Pads on Adult Swim / Cartoon Network, on DIRECTV Stream (any of their packages)
How: DIRECTV Stream 5-Day Free Trial

The Cast and Characters of 'Women Wearing Shoulder Pads'

Pepa Pallarés plays Marioneta Negocios, a proud and affluent Spaniard who moves to Quito, Ecuador in the 1980s with lofty goals: creating an empire by breeding giant guinea pigs (cuyes) as pets. She is unquestionably the focus of attention and conflict in the narrative because of her ego and dramatic entrance.

The mysterious matador Espada (voiced by Kerygma Flores) hunts the giant guinea pigs for fun. To make matters more complicated, she is emotionally involved with Marioneta; her love is not returned, which adds to the drama and tension.

Gabriela Cartol and Nina Torres also appear throughout the show, though their roles are not fully known.