![]() I’m not entirely sure why it wasn’t picked up for a fourth season. If you’re interested in time travel plots, Spanish history, or just a fantastic way of looking at various events, then the show has it all and all episodes are available on Netflix. There are still good reasons to watch it. Be forewarned, however, that the series was not renewed after its third season which is a damn shame. Still, if you’re missing Timeless and are eager for something to whet your appetite for history, give the Spanish series a go.Įl Ministerio del Tiempo is multi-awarded, and, just like the US show that copied it, is beloved by fans. English-speaking viewers might tune out due to subtitles or a lack of interest in Spanish happenings in the 1400s. It’s a far cry from Timeless‘ setup of “everyone’s from the present day and we have a time machine.” I personally prefer the Spanish show more than NBC’s version, though that’s mostly because I’m a lover of all things history. It also helps that majority of characters in the Spanish show are from different eras which mean different belief systems and prejudices, ones which are often explored throughout the series. While both shows deal with renegade time travelers chased by a trio of agents, Ministerio has a better-written supporting cast. Timeless suffers from those same plot holes as well, although Ministerio does a better job of covering things up. Whether it was Columbus’ journey to the Americas, Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe, The Inquisition, The Reconquista, The Armada, The Habsburgs, The Napoleonic Wars, and its impact on its colonies - there’s no denying that this once grand yet flawed empire had influenced countless peoples across the globe. Spaniards, and those whom they’ve assisted, fought, or conquered, have made a major impact throughout European and World History, for good or ill. Spanish lands came to historical prominence, as mentioned when it was a Roman holding - this was the earliest era depicted in the series so far. Likewise, even though American history is fascinating and frightening, Spanish history, however, draws from several additional centuries worth of material to choose from. Julián is the only one from the present day - recruited after his self-destructive behavior nearly cost him his life, and ended up with him encountering two renegade time travelers.Ĭompared to Timeless, Ministerio had the benefit of providing something fresh for Spanish telenovela viewers, whereas the former had to contend with tired, old tropes and plot devices that have been a mainstay in Hollywood for decades. She is, naturally, at odds with Alonso in a jovial manner. Amelia is from the late 19th century, where it was still common for women to just get married, have babies, and take care of the house. He still cannot believe that women in modern times are allowed to vote and have a bigger say on certain matters. Alonso is from 16th century Spain, resentful of the losses suffered by the Army of Flanders. Yes - you read that right - “tercio infantry.” The Ministry’s employees are all from different eras. The aforementioned trio is comprised of Amelia Folch (wonderfully played by Aura Garrido), a brilliant and headstrong young lady deadset on learning more about the world and avoiding the stereotypes of her era, Julián Martinez (Rodolfo Sancho), a paramedic distraught over the death of his wife due to an accident, and Alonso de Entrerríos (Nacho Fresneda), a dour and devout soldier, adeptly trained on the battlefield as part of a tercio infantry unit. There are other comical moments such as the neurotic Diego Vel ázquez, one of the country’s most famous painters, fanboying when he meets Pablo Picasso. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, just like nobody expects a Groundhog Day reference and a satirical interpretation of the setting, complete with a man being scorched on a pyre repeatedly. The beautiful and willful Isabella of Castille graces our screens, and so does the menacing Tomás de Torquemada - Spain’s first Grand Inquisitor, lover of heretic-burning. This was either after Rome’s victory over Carthage during the Punic Wars, or after their destruction of the remaining Celtiberian and Numantian tribes.Īlong the way, you’ll encounter Spanish personalities known throughout the world. ![]() ![]() This depicts the Iberian Peninsula’s time as a Roman province, Hispania. Some moments might even elicit goosebumps - such as the magnificent shot of an aqueduct being built in the horizon, watched over by a Roman legionnaire. ![]() A massive spiral staircase connects to hundreds of doorways, and each one leads to a specific time period from Spain’s rich, tumultuous, and sometimes dark history.
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