The Usurper
Seen it?2019 | 1 seasons | 50 min | Drama, Soap
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 21 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A humble young woman allows herself be manipulated by her twin sister to replace her so she can leave with another man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Inés Rodena
- Sandra EcheverríaPaulina Doria / Paola Miranda de Bernal
- Andrés PalaciosCarlos Bernal
- Arap BethkeFacundo Nava
- Daniela SchmidtGema Vidal
- Juan Carlos BarretoManuel Hernández
- Aurora GilTeresa
- Germán BraccoEmilio Bernal
- Macarena OzLisette Bernal
- Queta LavatDoña Piedad Mejía vda. de Bernal
- Ana Bertha EspínArcadia Rivas de Miranda