Isabel

Isabel

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.

Drama

Seasons

Isabel, la reina

1. Isabel, la reina

Air Date: 2012-09-10

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.

Campanas de boda

2. Campanas de boda

Air Date: 2012-09-17

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.

La negociación

3. La negociación

Air Date: 2012-09-24

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.

Tragedia en la corte

4. Tragedia en la corte

Air Date: 2012-10-01

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.

El pacto de Guisando

5. El pacto de Guisando

Air Date: 2012-10-08

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.

La figura del rey

6. La figura del rey

Air Date: 2012-10-15

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.

La reina muerta

7. La reina muerta

Air Date: 2012-10-22

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.

¿Nueva guerra?

8. ¿Nueva guerra?

Air Date: 2012-10-29

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.

Boda Real

9. Boda Real

Air Date: 2012-11-05

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.

Nacimiento

10. Nacimiento

Air Date: 2012-11-12

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.

El principio del fin

11. El principio del fin

Air Date: 2012-11-19

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.

Elecciones

12. Elecciones

Air Date: 2012-11-26

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.

La nueva reina de Castilla

13. La nueva reina de Castilla

Air Date: 2012-12-03

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.

Desencuentro

1. Desencuentro

Air Date: 2013-09-09

Isabel's decision to take the Crown while Fernando is in Aragon angers him, a division that Carrillo is eager to use. Meanwhile, Diego Pacheco seeks support from Portugal and the nobles to dethrone Isabel in favor of Juana.

Lazos

2. Lazos

Air Date: 2013-09-16

Reconciled, Fernando and a pregnant Isabel face their biggest test yet as the Portuguese invade Castile. King Alfonso marries Juana to reinforce her claim, but is reluctant to consummate the marriage as his supporters insist him to.

La paz para Castilla

3. La paz para Castilla

Air Date: 2013-09-23

Fernando besieges Burgos while the Portuguese try to send a relief column to the rebels. Meanwhile, Isabel balances the conflicting interests of the Aristocracy, the Church and the Jews to finance the war.

Lealtad y deber

4. Lealtad y deber

Air Date: 2013-09-30

Isabel debates showing mercy to the rebels when the new bread tax causes an uprising in Segovia. Chacón ponders retirement. Juana feels imprisoned during her husband's absence and seeks solace in her stepson, the Prince of Portugal.

El poder de una reina

5. El poder de una reina

Air Date: 2013-10-07

Isabel visits Seville, Castile's richest city but also a place plagued by crime and corruption. Juan II accuses Fernando of caring more for his wife's kingdom than for his. A border incident sours relations between Castile and Granada.

Sultán

6. Sultán

Air Date: 2013-10-14

The King's long absence throws Portugal in confusion, but Isabel and Fernando are no less divided over their next move. Rome pressures Castile to adopt the Inquisition. In Granada, the jealous Aixa plots against the Emir.

Tiempo de Inquisición

7. Tiempo de Inquisición

Air Date: 2013-10-21

The converts of Seville look at their options in the face of the Inquisition. Juana's unruliness threatens the peace between Portugal and Castile. Beatriz learns her nephew's secret. Muley-Hacén names his heir.

Tiempo de Inquisición

8. Tiempo de Inquisición

Air Date: 2013-10-28

It's time to visit Aragon to nominate Prince Juan as heir to the kingdom, but this is the least of Isabel and Fernando's problems. Granada invades Zahara, Catalonia is divided and the royals must face their most dangerous pregnancy yet.

Lo más liviano

9. Lo más liviano

Air Date: 2013-11-04

The war bogs down as the nobles of Spain prefer to pursue their own interests before the Crown's, but a stroke of luck might tip the balance in the fight between Christians and Muslims. In Portugal, the king seeks to reinforce his position.

Pactar con el diablo

10. Pactar con el diablo

Air Date: 2013-11-11

Fernando makes his authority in Aragon clear. Isabel receives a foreign sailor with a bold proposal. El Zagal rallies all Muslims to make common front against the Christians.

Abolengo

11. Abolengo

Air Date: 2013-11-18

Fernando lays siege to Malaga, El Zagal's stronghold and richest city in Granada, while the Muslims appeal to their brethren outside Europe. Isabel receives the two queens of Granada.

El último reino en Granada

12. El último reino en Granada

Air Date: 2013-11-25

Just as the Granada War nears its end, Prince Juan's sudden illness threatens to give Isabel and Fernando's kingdoms to the Portuguese. Columbus retouches his plan, and Torquemada investigates a murder.

Cuestión de fe

13. Cuestión de fe

Air Date: 2013-12-02

The ultimatum to Boabdil expires. Isabel and Fernando decide on the future of Granada, the Jews, the dispute with France and Columbus' enterprise.

La fragilidad del reino

1. La fragilidad del reino

Air Date: 2014-08-25

Columbus' voyage is a success but a storm forces him to land on Portugal. The royals travel to Barcelona to sign a treaty with France, who ambitions to conquer Naples. The queen meets her new confessor, and her daughter ponders her future.

Gobernar con mano dura

2. Gobernar con mano dura

Air Date: 2014-09-01

Columbus hides his doubts as he is pressed to make a second voyage. Portugal disputes the new lands to Castile, and France invades Italy. In Rome, the Pope juggles the rival countries interests for his own benefit.

Nacidos para gobernar

3. Nacidos para gobernar

Air Date: 2014-09-08

Atracción fatal

4. Atracción fatal

Air Date: 2014-09-15

El drama llega a la corte

5. El drama llega a la corte

Air Date: 2014-09-22

Reina de toda la península

6. Reina de toda la península

Air Date: 2014-09-29

Muere la Príncesa de Asturias

7. Muere la Príncesa de Asturias

Air Date: 2014-10-06

A Isabel le supera la tragedia

8. A Isabel le supera la tragedia

Air Date: 2014-10-13

Felipe y Juana llegan a sus reinos

9. Felipe y Juana llegan a sus reinos

Air Date: 2014-10-20

Isabel y Fernando o Juana y Felipe

10. Isabel y Fernando o Juana y Felipe

Air Date: 2014-10-27

La llamaban Juana 'La loca'

11. La llamaban Juana 'La loca'

Air Date: 2014-11-03

¿Conservarán el legado de Isabel?

12. ¿Conservarán el legado de Isabel?

Air Date: 2014-11-10

La muerte de Isabel

13. La muerte de Isabel

Air Date: 2014-11-17

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

2012-09-10

Episodes

39 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Diagonal TV

Diagonal TV