This is an historical romance that may or may not have happened - like the movie Titanic's romance . The period and settings are great for a TV series. After about the first 20 episode's the romance morphed into a melodrama and internal intrigue's which for me was more tedious and less entertaining - for other's - it may be your cup of tea.
The acting I found first rate and with subtitles I got used to, I feel I should be fluent in Spanish by now - I am not. I have watched 50 of the 60 episodes so I can't give away the ending and would be surprised if there was a season 2 - if there was - I don't think I could watch another 60 episodes of internal back stabbing intrigue
There is decent action and some sexual situations but no nudity
19 Reviews
I've thoroughly enjoyed the acting, the scenery, and some measure of historical truth
adabill11 September 2021
This historically based romantic drama in Spanish has helped me to relive and relearn those epic days of the conquest of the New World by Spanish explorers and adventurers. This period piece is well acted and reflects true-to-life characterizations, not only by the female protagonist Catalina "la India," (played by Essined Aponte) but also by her lover Pedro Heredia (played by Emmanuel Esparza). Although it is a fictional tale, it has several historical personages, not least of which is Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas, a champion of the rights of the aboriginals found in the Tierra Incognita/Nuevo España. Spain had only recently expelled non-Christians from their country and unified it. Nevertheless, to pay their soldiers and continue fighting their continental battles, they needed gold. This commodity drove nobles, adventurers, soldiers, and later the monarchs' agents to seek their fortunes and rule the lands of the "Indians" under the flag of the Christian monarchs of Europe. Atrocities were committed justified by the conquerors' conviction of the inferiority of the people they encountered. At the same time, they marveled at some of the cultures who were no match for Spain's superior arms, strategies, and tactics, although many fewer in numbers. Enjoy the tale while improving your Spanish.
Enjoyable historical fiction
mitsubishizero24 February 2022
If you like telenovelas, this's for you. Catalina and Pedro's relationship is pretty believable as are the hurdles they have to jump over in order to remain together. I've only seen a few episodes and yet I'm already hooked. They're pretty good. Then again, I like watching stuff in Spanish and this show delivers.
If you like compelling love stories (heartbreaks too), this's for you.
If you like compelling love stories (heartbreaks too), this's for you.
What else can you ask for?
ggcarbone10 July 2020
Drama...Romance...Action...Treason...Tears...History...Good acting...Good production... what else can you ask for? I really enjoyed this series, the acting and characters are superb, I don't really know which parts of it was true or not, I really don't care and it was not my aim, I've just embarked on this series by pressing PLAY and I let it to take and immerse me on the adventure. I really thought this was a Spanish production but it is Colombian, I am very impressed, they did such a good job. Get a dozen of handkerchiefs prepared, specially for the ending, lot of emotions will blow your soul and TV screen up.
Pocahontas Told Novella Style
nafps17 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
It's almost pure fiction, the old white guy takes Indian princess fantasy. Except in this case, Catalina was enslaved, and Diego was the slave trader.
"Netflix's 'The Queen and the Conqueror' alternatively titled 'La Reina de Indias y el Conquistador, is a historical drama that is loosely based on historic events. The show follows a dramatized history of India Catalina's tragic story. After being abducted as a child by Spanish conquistador Diego de Nicues, Catalina learns Spanish and becomes an interpreter and intermediary for another Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Heredia.
No one knows Catalina's real name and she married Pedro's nephew, Alonso Montanez, not Pedro. In the show, the story is quite different.
Pedro de Heredia is shown as a kind and compassionate man to Native Americans and African slaves. That is no true. We know he was a slave trader in both.
The writers whitewash what really happened, 'The Queen and the Conqueror' is told from the imperialist's point of view.
In the show, Pedro equally credits Catalina with establishing Cartagena. There is nothing to support that.
Her culture was destroyed and her relatives murdered. And yes, the real Pedro de Heredia used slaves. Cartagena became a huge slave market.
"Netflix's 'The Queen and the Conqueror' alternatively titled 'La Reina de Indias y el Conquistador, is a historical drama that is loosely based on historic events. The show follows a dramatized history of India Catalina's tragic story. After being abducted as a child by Spanish conquistador Diego de Nicues, Catalina learns Spanish and becomes an interpreter and intermediary for another Spanish conquistador, Pedro de Heredia.
No one knows Catalina's real name and she married Pedro's nephew, Alonso Montanez, not Pedro. In the show, the story is quite different.
Pedro de Heredia is shown as a kind and compassionate man to Native Americans and African slaves. That is no true. We know he was a slave trader in both.
The writers whitewash what really happened, 'The Queen and the Conqueror' is told from the imperialist's point of view.
In the show, Pedro equally credits Catalina with establishing Cartagena. There is nothing to support that.
Her culture was destroyed and her relatives murdered. And yes, the real Pedro de Heredia used slaves. Cartagena became a huge slave market.
LOVE IT!!
avitiatammy29 December 2020
A severe test on one's patience
debkdutta-890409 August 2021
Can't say whether it's a true narration of history or just man-made fancy made up with a few sprinklings of actual event that may or may not have happened.
But, in reality it has all the trappings of a typical soap.
Mindless back stabbing to keep the pot boiling and episodes dragging do tend to test one's patience and intellect.
Having seen through to ep-8 I do have a strong urge to give up the ordeal of viewing it further.
But, in reality it has all the trappings of a typical soap.
Mindless back stabbing to keep the pot boiling and episodes dragging do tend to test one's patience and intellect.
Having seen through to ep-8 I do have a strong urge to give up the ordeal of viewing it further.
Love, passion, vengeance.. so good!!!
joujounyc-123 July 2020
It's like being transported into another time
And great characters who with so many episodes start becoming like old friends
It's just fun! Give it a shot if you like the Spanish or Turkish soap genre ..
Hope Netflix gives us more!!!
And great characters who with so many episodes start becoming like old friends
It's just fun! Give it a shot if you like the Spanish or Turkish soap genre ..
Hope Netflix gives us more!!!
The climax very sad and bad
vijayaravind-3771924 September 2023
I watched the all episodes. But the climax is very sad .This serial is based on true story, But you can change the climax. Because the Character petro did wrong with Catalina, But really he is a honest man sincerely love Catalina. .but due to the situation he steel the gold from Catalinas family. He never think hearting Catalina. Every audience know that.
Anyway happened that due to the situation . But Catalina father know Petro save his life and followed by what happened That day .Catalina write the wooden peace she died there. But Petro keeping the wooden piece and build the monument for her memory .But she never see that wooden piece again . And if any one situation she see that then she know the Petros real love.
And before the climax Petro and Catalina want to find out her father and he tell to Catalina what happened that day. Then she can clear her misunderstanding abut Petro. Finally She realis the true and love again Ptro .And the climax Perto leave all possitions and go with Catalina and her father to their tribal land.
But now Catalina did marriage she did not find her father,She did not realize Petro sincere love. The Climax is very very sad .If you wat to kill Petro that is better this climax.
Anyway happened that due to the situation . But Catalina father know Petro save his life and followed by what happened That day .Catalina write the wooden peace she died there. But Petro keeping the wooden piece and build the monument for her memory .But she never see that wooden piece again . And if any one situation she see that then she know the Petros real love.
And before the climax Petro and Catalina want to find out her father and he tell to Catalina what happened that day. Then she can clear her misunderstanding abut Petro. Finally She realis the true and love again Ptro .And the climax Perto leave all possitions and go with Catalina and her father to their tribal land.
But now Catalina did marriage she did not find her father,She did not realize Petro sincere love. The Climax is very very sad .If you wat to kill Petro that is better this climax.
The movie brought me to a different kind of world.
yvettebtm4 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I fell in love with the story! I was bummed Pedro had to die while sailing to Spain. I wish they'll come up with another series that he managed to survive at the sea. 😊 Just for my sanity I want to think he didn't die and will go back to Cartagen
Overblown and Unbelievable
educated_indio14 June 2022
Even for a novella, hard to believe. "Indian princess"? Is this 1950?
Falling in love with your kidnapper, and the one who abuses your people? How is that not racist to claim that?
It's pretty obvious this is a fantasy for white guys who buy "sexy Indian" costumes for their girlfriends for Halloween.
It's a Pocahontas ripoff.
Falling in love with your kidnapper, and the one who abuses your people? How is that not racist to claim that?
It's pretty obvious this is a fantasy for white guys who buy "sexy Indian" costumes for their girlfriends for Halloween.
It's a Pocahontas ripoff.
So good!
yestfl12 September 2021
I love time period dramas. It is loosely based on the real Conquistador and Catalina de Indias story and the founding of Cartagena. The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable, all supporting characters are great, beautiful settings! The story is intriguing, and it really makes you hate or love the characters. Really well made.
a story with many intrigues
xelaandra12 January 2021
At the beginning I was curious what is behind the title, than after the first episodes I was not really cached but since it was the first movie with a subject form that historical time period that I was watching I was thinking that will be good to go on... Really the best decision, I love it. Hope that the story will continue and I hope that I will like the end....
Amazing.
rosalynnemcraney-0093410 November 2023
All I can say is amazing. It goes over what the Spaniards did to the natives and the horrors the natives had to face with added romance within all of that drama. Absolutely amazing. I love how she stands up for herself and her people. Perfect way of expressing the fact that the true savages were always the Europeans who came and destroyed everything here. There has always been wars and "conquests" of others throughout European history. Europeans have proven over and over again why they were the savages. Just because a culture is different from yours does not make it wrong. Amazing story with great actors. I am in love.
an excellent emotional rollercoaster
farhanrahmanans23 March 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The queen and the conqueror is an amazing show that has beautiful settings that include spain and cartagena for the most part, it is an unconventional tragic tale of a man ( based on a real figure )who moves to the new world and seeks to start anew ,but soon finds lovein an indegenous lady and his responsibilities as a brother and a spaniard chips in as catalyst to initiate the tragic,yet magical tale.
Awesome series, superbly done in every way.
rylesphil6 January 2022
What more could you ask for in a period drama set during a such a tragic time in colonial history. The actors were perfect in their roles- all of them. Essined Aponte was absolutely brilliant in her portrayal of Catalina, fulfilling every bit and more of Pedro's heart felt description of her, while you couldn't help but feel for Pedro (Emmanuel Esparza) trying to keep it all together during incredibly challenging and difficult times. Two incredibly gifted actors, plus a supporting cast that you will came to know and will certainly miss at the end of the series. So many stories, a magnificent script, location and execution that compelled you to come back for more and more and more.... An emotional rollercoaster that had me looking into the lives of the real Catalina and Pedro in the hope of a happy ending.
Soapish tinge- Yes- but one that also had me looking immediately for any other projects Essined Aponte and Emmanuel Esparza have been involved with.
Soapish tinge- Yes- but one that also had me looking immediately for any other projects Essined Aponte and Emmanuel Esparza have been involved with.
Need Part 2 !!!!
pmejiacook25 February 2021
Very good story. I couldn't wait to watch the next one, think I watched the whole first series in less than a couple weeks! It's that good! As soon as I was done watching season 1, I looked for season 2, here is no season 2 yet, hoping it will be out in 2022!! Can't wait!
The Queen and the Conquestador
what-a-guy20 October 2020
This is an outstanding series. It's a tragic love story. Very emotional. I couldn't wait to watch the next episode. Very good Acting . Essind Aponte in exceptional playing the role of Catolina. I would love to see her take on more roles on the USA main land.
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