Series synopsis
Matador is an American action & adventure crime television series that premiered on El Rey Network on July 15, 2014. It ended on October 7, 2014. It was created by Dan Dworkin, Roberto Orci, Jay Beattie, Andrew Orci. It stars Gabriel Luna, Nicky Whelan, Neil Hopkins and Tanc Sade.
Matador chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony "Matador" Bravo, a popular soccer star who comes to be known as much for his playboy antics off the field as his dynamic moves on it. But what his fans and family don't realize is that it's all a cover—in truth, he is a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA. “Matador” has the kind of fame and notoriety that affords him access to powerful circles of corruption and villainy. But, in balancing the dueling roles ...
Premise
Matador chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony "Matador" Bravo, a popular soccer star who comes to be known as much for his playboy antics off the field as his dynamic moves on it. But what his fans and family don't realize is that it's all a cover—in truth, he is a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA. “Matador” has the kind of fame and notoriety that affords him access to powerful circles of corruption and villainy. But, in balancing the dueling roles in which he's been cast, he will be forced to confront the question of his true identity… and it is this mission which will prove to be his most dangerous.
Premise: Their game. His rules.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gabriel Luna as Tony Bravo
- Nicky Whelan as Annie Mason
- Neil Hopkins as Noah Peacott
- Tanc Sade as Alec Holester
- Alfred Molina as Andrés Galan
Guest cast
- Toussaint Waterman as Agent Warren Masters
- Rayford Sewell as Tyler
- Arienne Mandi as Nicaraguan Girl
- Christina Ochoa as Karen Morales
- Yvette Monreal as Senna Galan
- Isabella Gómez as Cristina Sandoval
- isabella gomez as Cristina Sandoval
- Josh Cruze as Bartender
- Sonny Mario Ayon as Thug
- Gabriel Guillen as Ricky's Friend (uncredited)
- Tony Sagastizado I as Party Guest (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 15, 2014 | October 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quid Go Pro Tony Bravo, a DEA agent from Boyle Heights, is recruited by a little-known branch of the CIA for a top-secret mission: investigate the LA Riot—one of the greatest soccer teams in the world—by going undercover as one of their players. Tony will need the espionage skills to impress his handlers and some fast footwork to make the team, or The Beautiful Game could end in sudden death. Is Tony in for the win? |
July 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Naked and the Dead The codes stolen from Gideon Khan’s tablet allow the team to track a hired assassin known as “The Apothecary” via Andrès Galan's satellite network. Tony must find a way to protect the target, while juggling his new teammates, his family, and most of all: the truth. |
July 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
Idol Worship After gaining new intel regarding Margot, Tony accompanies her to an auction where she’s set to go head-to-head with Galan in a bidding war, allowing him and Galan to reach a new level of understanding. Meanwhile, persistent reporter Reyna Flores is one step closer to unraveling the mystery that is Tony Bravo. |
July 29, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | El Rey Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 15, 2014 |
| Last aired | October 7, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |