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.
DirectorJordi Frades
CreatorsJavier Ródenas, Isla de Babel
Isabel, la reina
Sep 10, 2012
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
Sep 17, 2012
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
Sep 24, 2012
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
Oct 1, 2012
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
Oct 8, 2012
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
Oct 15, 2012
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
Oct 22, 2012
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?
Oct 29, 2012
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
Nov 5, 2012
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
Nov 12, 2012
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
Nov 19, 2012
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
Nov 26, 2012
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
Dec 3, 2012
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.
