Charles, King and Emperor

Originally ‘Carlos, Rey Emperador’, this series starring Blanca Suarez and Alvaro Cervantes tells the story of one of the most powerful men Europe has ever known, governor of an empire of extraordinary proportions and diversity. Produced in collaboration with Diagonal TV, over 100 historical characters are portrayed through the series. Through the story of the life of Charles of Habsburg from his arrival in Spain, viewers will discover how the heir of the Roman Empire, Burgundy, the Netherlands, Franche-Comte, Artois, Nevers and Rethel, territories of Aragon and its Italian possessions and Castilian, North African and American possessions of the Catholic monarchy grows as a statesman, how he strengthens his Empire to respond to threats around him by his circle.