Isabel
Seen it?2012 | 3 seasons | 70 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 46 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
11 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12012 · 13 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 22013 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32014 · 13 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Javier Ródenas, Isla de Babel
- Michelle JennerIsabel I de Castilla
- Rodolfo SanchoFernando II de Aragón
- Irene EscolarJuana I de Castilla
- Raúl MéridaFelipe I de Castilla
- Álvaro MonjeJuan II de Portugal
- Héctor CarballoCarlos VIII de Francia
- Borja LunaLuis XII de Francia
- Jorge BoschAlejandro VI
- Nacho AldeguerCésar Borgia
- Julio ManriqueCristóbal Colón