S01E01 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...
Isabel
S01E12: 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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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...
S01E05 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...
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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.
S01E08 ¿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...
S01E09 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.
S01E10 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.
S01E11 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...
S01E12 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...
S01E13 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.
Cast
Michelle Jenner
Isabel I de Castilla
Rodolfo Sancho
Fernando II de Aragón
Irene Escolar
Juana I de Castilla
Raúl Mérida
Felipe I de Castilla
Álvaro Monje
Juan II de Portugal
Héctor Carballo
Carlos VIII de Francia
Borja Luna
Luis XII de Francia
Jorge Bosch
Alejandro VI
Nacho Aldeguer
César Borgia
Julio Manrique
Cristóbal Colón
Eusebio Poncela
Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros
