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Isabel

Isabel
★ 7.7/10•2012•1h 10m•12•Drama
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Charting the life of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most important women in Spain’s history, Isabel follows her passionate story from childhood to being crowned Queen. From her political struggles within King Henry IV's court to her wedding to Ferdinand of Aragon, the drama encapsulates the passions, emotions and sacrifices of a woman who refused to just be a figurehead and whose outlook was ahead of her time.

Jordi Frades · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageES
First Air DateSep 10, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - Isabel, la reinaE170m

Isabel, la reina

When Queen Juana is finally pregnant after 7 years of marriage, King Enrique IV orders that his half-siblings Isabel and Alfonso be brought from their home in Arevalo to the decadent Royal Court of Castile in Segovia.

Sep 10, 2012

Episode 2 - Campanas de bodaE270m

Campanas de boda

Lead by Marquis Juan Pacheco and Archbishop Carrillo, several nobles rebel against the King under trumped-up charges. Enrique's supporters extort him to act, but he is unwilling to display violence.

Sep 17, 2012

Episode 3 - La negociaciónE370m

La negociación

Beatriz is shocked to learn that her father has given her hand in marriage without even consulting her. Meanwhile, the King decides to use another wedding to end the country's civil war: Isabel's.

Sep 24, 2012

Episode 4 - Tragedia en la corteE470m

Tragedia en la corte

The civil war in Castile comes to its most decisive point as the armies of Enrique and Alfonso face each other in Olmedo. In Segovia, the Queen prays for her husband and Isabel for her younger brother.

Oct 1, 2012

Episode 5 - El pacto de GuisandoE570m

El pacto de Guisando

After their recent loss, Carrillo advices Isabel to continue the war and Chacón to seek peace. Enrique finds betrayal in a place he didn't expect. Chacón worries as Gonzalo and Isabel compare their feelings for each other.

Oct 8, 2012

Episode 6 - La figura del reyE670m

La figura del rey

Isabel and Enrique debate peace terms at Guisando. King Juan II of Aragon, seeking Castilian support against France, sends his emissary Peralta to negotiate the marriage of his heir Fernando - to Juan Pacheco's daughter.

Oct 15, 2012

Episode 7 - La reina muertaE770m

La reina muerta

Isabel debates her marriage options. Her supporters want her to marry Fernando, and Enrique, the King of France's brother. Pacheco and the King count as an advantage that the devout princess won't lie to them.

Oct 22, 2012

Episode 8 - ¿Nueva guerra?E870m

¿Nueva guerra?

Fernando travels under disguise to meet Isabel in Valladolid, keeping an eye out for bandits and Pacheco's men. Isabel grows afraid as the time to sleep in the wedding bed comes near. Gonzalo can't hide his jealousy.

Oct 29, 2012

Episode 9 - Boda RealE970m

Boda Real

Isabel and Fernando marry in Valladolid with the support of several nobles and are acclaimed by the people. However they are cousins and the marriage needs a Papal bull to be valid.

Nov 5, 2012

Episode 10 - NacimientoE1070m

Nacimiento

Hearing good news from Rome, Enrique makes his new move by blockading Valladolid. With no food for the winter, the people's support for Isabel and Fernando vanishes. Fernando also grows sick of Carrillo's meddling.

Nov 12, 2012

Episode 11 - El principio del finE1170m

El principio del fin

Isabel and Fernando find refuge in Medina de Rioseco but their situation is dire. Pacheco's army is on the move, ready to punish their supporters. Fernando suspects of Carrillo, while news of her husband's infidelity drive Isabel mad.

Nov 19, 2012

Episode 12 - EleccionesE1270m

Elecciones

King Juan convinces the new Pope to sign the bull authorizing Isabel and Fernando's marriage. Rome's envoy, Cardinal Borgia, also must propose a new Castilian cardinal - a position that Carrillo and Pedro Mendoza strive for.

Nov 26, 2012

Episode 13 - La nueva reina de CastillaE1370m

La nueva reina de Castilla

Cabrera convinces the King to receive Isabel and Fernando in Segovia. Away from the Court, Pacheco offers Queen Juana his support while he plots to kidnap Isabel and her daughter.

Dec 3, 2012

Actors

Michelle Jenner

Michelle Jenner

Isabel I de Castilla

Rodolfo Sancho

Rodolfo Sancho

Fernando II de Aragón

Irene Escolar

Irene Escolar

Juana I de Castilla

Raúl Mérida

Raúl Mérida

Felipe I de Castilla

Álvaro Monje

Álvaro Monje

Juan II de Portugal

Héctor Carballo

Héctor Carballo

Carlos VIII de Francia

Borja Luna

Borja Luna

Luis XII de Francia

Jorge Bosch

Jorge Bosch

Alejandro VI

Nacho Aldeguer

Nacho Aldeguer

César Borgia

Julio Manrique

Julio Manrique

Cristóbal Colón

Eusebio Poncela

Eusebio Poncela

Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros

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