---
title: "El Maleficio"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-maleficio-1983"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 291498
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 160
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# El Maleficio (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-maleficio-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

El Maleficio is a television series first released in 1983. Catalogued under Drama, Soap. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 160 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving mother is drawn into a wealthy suitor’s alluring world."

### Why Watch
- Compelling family drama
- Intriguing romance with a powerful suitor

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel melodramatic to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes of loss and romantic manipulation, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, soap, family, romantic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/el-maleficio-1983#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Fernanda Villeli

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eduardo Yáñez** as *Diego Rosales*
- **Humberto Zurita** as *Jorge de Martino Valdés*
- **Sergio Goyri** as *César de Martino Valdés*
- **Carlos Bracho** as *Pedro Jiménez*
- **Carmen Montejo** as *Doña Emilia González Vda. de Castellanos*
- **Norma Herrera** as *Nora Valdés*
- **Erika Buenfil** as *Vicky Castellanos Almanza / Vicky de Martino*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
The main protagonist is Beatriz, a respectable widow raising her children.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Beatriz meets the powerful millionaire Enrique de Martino and agrees to marry him.

### Q: What genre does the series belong to?
El Maleficio is classified as a drama and soap opera.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series premiered in 1983.

### Q: Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
It deals with mature themes such as widowhood and romantic intrigue, making it better suited for adults.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [El Maleficio — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/291498)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*