Sergio Peris-Mencheta
The Ministry travels to the 11th century to solve a mystery involving the burial remains of El Cid. Julián faces the consequences of his actions.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
The ultimatum to Boabdil expires. Isabel and Fernando decide on the future of Granada, the Jews, the dispute with France and Columbus’ enterprise.