RTVE arrives at MIPCOM 2024 with a diverse lineup of series and documentaries, part of its recent productions. Among the highlights is Ena: Queen Victoria Eugenia, a historical drama set to premiere on October 21 in the market, which tells the story of the young Englishwoman who becomes the Queen of Spain. Produced by BKM and co-produced by Ena La Serie AIE, La Cometa TV, and Zona App, the six-part series focuses on Queen Victoria Eugenia’s challenges as she navigates two world wars, a civil war, and the Spanish flu.
Law Women, another major production in RTVE’s lineup, portrays the lives of four trailblazing female lawyers—Lola González, Cristina Almeida, Paca Sauquillo, and Manuela Carmena—during the final years of Franco’s dictatorship. The series, co-produced with Mod Producciones, explores their efforts to navigate a turbulent political era, from 1969 to the notorious Atocha massacre in 1977.
In the crime thriller genre, Internal Affairs presents the story of Clara, one of Spain’s first female police officers. Set in 1970s Madrid, the series explores her involvement in uncovering a heroin trafficking network. The series is co-produced by RTVE and Mediacrest.
RTVE also brings a documentary thriller to the table with Columbus’ DNA: His True Origin, a 90-minute feature that delves into the study of Christopher Columbus’s DNA. Produced in collaboration with Story Producciones and the University of Granada, this investigation seeks to reveal the true origins of the famed explorer.
For ongoing popular series, RTVE presents new seasons of The Promise and La Moderna, two well-received period dramas. The Promise follows a woman’s journey of revenge and love set in 1913, while La Moderna portrays the lives of employees in a luxurious Madrid tea room during the political turmoil of the 1930s.
