---
title: "Facing Destiny"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/facing-destiny-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 84278
imdb_id: "tt2264640"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 173
runtime_minutes: 40
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Facing Destiny (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/facing-destiny-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Facing Destiny is a television series first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Telemundo. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 173 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "After twenty years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Diego seeks the truth."

### Why Watch
- engaging central mystery
- strong character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- complex plot threads
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes related to crime and imprisonment.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, mysterious, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | NBC | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (173 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 173
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 170 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sebastian Arrau
- **Networks / Studios**: Telemundo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Chocarro** as *Diego Mercader*
- **Saúl Lisazo** as *Ezequiel Álvarado*
- **Marlene Favela** as *Eva Samaniego*
- **Sarah Mintz** as *Antonia Villarroel*
- **Elizabeth Gutiérrez** as *Mariana San Lucas*
- **Jonathan Islas** as *Luciano Alvarado*
- **Wanda D'Isidoro** as *Verónica Baeza*
- **Felicia Mercado** as *Valeria Samaniego*
- **Roberto Mateos** as *Federico Samaniego*
- **Rebeca Manríquez** as *Sonia Castro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Facing Destiny?
The story follows Diego, a man released from prison after twenty years for a crime he did not commit.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The main characters are Diego, portrayed by David Chocarro, and his psychiatrist, Antonia, played by Maritza Rodriguez.

### Q: When was this series released?
The series was released in 2012 and ran through 2013.

### Q: Who produced the show?
The series was produced by the United States-based network Telemundo Studios, Miami.

### Q: What is the original title of the show?
The original Spanish-language title of the series is El Rostro de la Venganza.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Facing Destiny — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/84278)
- [Facing Destiny (TV Series 2012–2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2264640/fullcredits/)
- [Facing Destiny (TV Series 2012-2013) - Cast & Crew - The Movie …](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/84278-el-rostro-de-la-venganza/cast)
- [El rostro de la venganza - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Rostro_de_la_Venganza)
- [Facing Destiny (2012-2013) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/facing-destiny/ckqtJzFTL8HxwgwTRn6sD2/credits/)
- [Facing Destiny (2012) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/facing-destiny/credits)

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