The Legend of El Cid: Season 2
Following the death of their father, Sancho, Alfonso, and García ascend to become the kings of Castile, Leon, and Galicia, respectively. Disputes between the newly crowned rulers ignite conflicts that transform the Iberian Peninsula into a battleground. Amidst these escalating political and military tensions, Ruy achieves his milestone of being knighted. As he progresses further, he moves closer to realizing the drea
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, also known as Ruy, is a Castilian nobleman and war hero in medieval Spain.
- The death of the father sets off a royal succession involving Sancho, Alfonso, and Garcia.
- Sancho, Alfonso, and Garcia become the respective kings of Castile, Leon, and Galicia.
- Disputes among the newly established kings threaten to turn the Iberian Peninsula into a battlefield.
Season overview
Following the death of their father, Sancho, Alfonso, and García ascend to become the kings of Castile, Leon, and Galicia, respectively. Disputes between the newly crowned rulers ignite conflicts that transform the Iberian Peninsula into a battleground. Amidst these escalating political and military tensions, Ruy achieves his milestone of being knighted. As he progresses further, he moves closer to realizing the dream that his father was never able to accomplish. However, the path forward requires Ruy to make difficult choices, forcing him to sacrifice what he loves most along the way.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Promises and Temptations
Jul 15, 2021 · 59 min
After the assassination of Flaín, the Count of Leon, many point at Ruy as the culprit. Meanwhile, the one from Vivar is forced to go back to Zaragoza, where he was sentenced to dea
The Burden of Duty
Jul 15, 2021 · 59 min
Alfonso, following Urraca’s advice, has one last tempting card up his sleeve to get Ruy to stay in Leon by his side: breaking off Jimena’s betrothal to Orduño and blessing her marr
Wind of War
Jul 15, 2021 · 59 min
After Sancha’s death, the war between the three brothers is imminent. Sancho sets out to attack Galicia, but in order to do that he must pass through Leon. Alfonso can’t decide whe
Ambush
Jul 15, 2021 · 59 min
After Ruy’s decisive intervention in the battle, Sancho of Castile takes Galicia from his brother García. But this does not bring peace to the Iberian Peninsula. On the contrary: t
The Path of Hate
Jul 15, 2021 · 59 min
Sancho has decided to execute his brother Alfonso and the rest of Leonese nobles who support him, including Orduño. As soon as Alfonso is dead, Sancho will be crowned King of Leon,