Jose Velasco and Luis Arranz created ‘El Cid’, a Spanish historical production centered on Rodrigo Diaz de Vigar, a Castilian warlord and knight. Ruy, his son, is taken to the capital of Leon by Ruy, a lower nobleman. He does not know what awaits him there when he becomes a political activist. Amazon Prime Video will release the original action drama on December 18, 2020.
Amazon Prime Video has many movies and series of all genres on offer. You can use these streaming services to entertain your family and yourself. We will review a series like this one. The Legend of El Cid has a low rating of 6.4 on IMDb, but it has a lot of fans. El Cid is a Spanish action drama series that focuses on Spanish history. The series is based on the true story of Rodrigo Diaz de Vida “El Cid” from the Kingdom of Castile knight in the 11th century.
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Strong actors and strong writing are the hallmarks of this Spanish series. Both viewers and critics love the series’ historical roots, rich costumes, and elaborate production design. Some viewers found it difficult to follow the plot because there were too many characters and their dynamics. The series has a loyal following and fans are eager to see if there will ever be another season. Here is what we got!
El Cid Season 3 Release Date
The entire season 2 of “El Cid” aired on Amazon Prime Video on July 15, 2021. There are five episodes of the second season available, each lasting between 54 and 71 minutes. When will the third season be released? Let us just say that Amazon has not renewed the series for a third season yet. For this first Spanish Amazon Prime Original, there is no information yet on whether season 3 will be released.
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Here is what we know about the third season. Amazon has not yet made an official announcement about the return of the series with the third installment. Some of the most famous names in the Spanish entertainment industry are featured in the series. The series, which has a big budget, is also the first Amazon Original whose script comes from Spain.
Luis Arranz, the creator of the series, explained that they plan to produce six or five seasons of the series. It all depends on how the audience wants the story told. The script for season 3 is almost ready, but it is still up to Amazon Prime Video to accept it. It is clear that season 3 will most likely be released sometime in 2022. Production would end in 2021.
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El Cid Season 1 Summary
While season 2 has recently kicked off, there is still much to report about season 1. Episode 1 of Season 1 features Ruy, a young man whose name is Prince Sancho or King Fernando. Ruy finds out that his lover was part of a plot against the king. Ruy was then unable to choose between his duty to the king and his love.
The story continues and Ruy reveals the plot against him to his grandfather. This is the story of a squire and how he kept his love from his enemies and his duty. You can watch the series to learn more about his struggles.
El Cid season 3 cast: who can play him?
Jaime Lorente, Lucia Guerrero and Jose Luis Garcia Perez (Fernando the Great), Elia Galera (Queen Sancha) and Alicia Sanz are some of the prominent actors. Francisco Ortiz, Jaime Olias, Nicolas Illoro and Lucia Diez are other actors. When the third season continues, most of them will reprise their roles. We may not see Jose Luis Garcia Perez and Elia Galera in flashbacks, since their characters died in seasons 1 and 2. There is also a possibility that new actors will join the cast.
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El Cid Season 3: What is it about?
The balance of power changes significantly in the second season, especially since King Fernando was deposed. His sons Sancho, Alfonso and Garcia become rulers of Galicia and Leon, respectively. Urraca, the Lady of Zamora, has not lost her desire for power and continues to be influential on the political scene. With each of Fernando’s children seeking control of the Iberian Peninsula and Queen Sancha powerless, a great war is inevitable. Ruy is faced with difficult choices and must make a decision.
We will learn what Ruy’s future holds if there is a third season. This is especially true since he seems to have turned against King in season 2. The warring siblings seem unwilling to let the hatchet rest, so peace may be unthinkable for the peoples of Zamora and Castile, Galicia and Leon.
El Cid season 3 trailer
You can watch the live teaser that shows what the upcoming season of the Amazon Video series will look like. Shortly before the launch date we will publish the official trailer.
