Monarca is a Mexican drama television series created and produced by Diego Gutiérrez.[1] It stars Osvaldo Benavides, Juan Manuel Bernal, Rosa María Bianchi, and Irene Azuela.[1] The plot revolves around a billionaire tequila magnate and his family in the corrupt world of Mexico's business elites riddled with scandal and violence.[2][3] The series was released on September 13, 2019, on Netflix.[1] On October 24, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on January 1, 2021.[4][5] In March 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.[6]

Monarca
GenreDrama
Created byDiego Gutiérrez
Written by
  • Sandra García Velten[1]
  • Ana Sofía Clerici[1]
  • Fernando Rovzar[1]
  • Julia Denis[1]
Starring
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producerDiego Gutiérrez
Production companies
Original release
Release13 September 2019 (2019-09-13) –
1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)

Cast

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Episodes

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
11013 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
281 January 2021 (2021-01-01)

Season 1 (2019)

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season
TitleEnglish titleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"El tostoneo""The Pruning"Fernando RovzarDiego Gutierrez13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
22"El velorio""The Wake"Fernando RovzarStory by : Fernando Rovzar & Sandra Gracía
Teleplay by : Diego Gutiérrez
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
33"La coronación""The Coronation"Fernando RovzarStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Fernando Rovzar
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
44"Asquerosamente millonarios""Filthy Rich"Natalia BeristáinStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Júlia Denis
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
55"Centenario""Centennial"Natalia BeristáinStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Ana Sofía Clerici
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
66"La otra realidad""The Other Reality"Natalia BeristáinStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Sandra García Velten
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
77"Fondo""Bottom"J.M CraviotoStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Fernando Rovzar
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
88"La venganza de Tzitzimitl""The Revenge of Tzitzimitl"J.M CraviotoStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Júlia Denis
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
99"El Judas de Borges""Borges' Judas"J.M CraviotoStory by : Diego Gutiérrez
Teleplay by : Ana Sofía Clerici & Sandra García Velten
13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)
1010"La jima""The Harvest"Fernando RovzarDiego Gutiérrez13 September 2019 (2019-09-13)

Season 2 (2021)

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season
TitleEnglish titleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [7]
111"Todos tenemos secretos""We All Have Secrets"Fernando RovzarFernando Rovzar1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
122"Rebrandig""Rebrandig"Fernando RovzarJulia Denis1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
133"Jugando con Fuego""Playing With Fire"Gabriel MariñoJosé Tamez1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
144"Ser o no ser""To Be or Not To Be"José Manuel CraviotoFernando Fovzar1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
155"Dos casas""Two Houses"José Manuel CraviotoAlejandra Olvera Avila1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
166"Expuestos""Exposed"José Manuel CraviotoJulia Denis1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
177"Hasta que la muerte nos separe""Till Death Do Us Part"José Manuel Cravioto, Fernando RovzarAlejandra Olvera Avila1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
188"El verdugo""The Executioner"José Manuel Cravioto, Fernando RovzarJosé Tamez1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j darkmonstr (August 27, 2019). "Monarca, La Nueva Serie De Netflix, Ya Tiene Póster, Trailer Y Fecha De Lanzamiento". Versus Media Mexico (in Spanish). Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Sandberg, Bryn (July 3, 2018). "Netflix Orders Mexican Drama Series 'Monarca' From Salma Hayek". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 21, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Netflix Partners with Salma Hayek's Ventanarosa, Lemon Studios and Stearns Castle to Produce Latest Original from Mexico, Monarca". Netflix Media Center. Archived from the original on July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  4. ^ @NetflixLAT (October 24, 2019). "La venganza es un trago dulce y los Carranza lo saben. Monarca, segunda temporada 2020" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "A Good Tequila to Start the Year - "Monarca" Season 2, on Netflix January 1". The Futon Critic. November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  6. ^ "'Monarca': Juan Manuel Bernal confirma la cancelación de la serie de Netflix". SensaCine (in Spanish). March 28, 2021. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  7. ^ "Monarca – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
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