Series synopsis
El Principe, also known as El Príncipe is a Spanish crime drama television series that premiered on Telecinco on February 4, 2014. It ended on April 20, 2016. It was created by Aitor Gabilondo, César Benítez. It stars Álex González, Hiba Abouk, Jose Coronado and Rubén Cortada.
An Intelligence Agent is sent to El Principe, on the border with Morocco, to investigate a possible police collaboration with a terrorist cell but finds unexpected love in the least suitable person: a drug baron's sister.
Premise
An Intelligence Agent is sent to El Principe, on the border with Morocco, to investigate a possible police collaboration with a terrorist cell but finds unexpected love in the least suitable person: a drug baron's sister.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Álex González as Javier Morey
- Hiba Abouk as Fátima Ben Barek
- Jose Coronado as Francisco «Fran» Peyón
- Rubén Cortada as Faruq Ben Barek
- Jesús Castro as Paco Ben Barek
- Nerea Barros as Laura Hidalgo
- Thaïs Blume as Matilde "Mati" Vila Colomer
- Fernando Gil as López
Supporting cast
- Elia Galera as Raquel
- Pau Durà as Serra
- Carla Díaz as Nayat Ben Barek
Guest cast
- Bárbara Santa-Cruz as Asun
- Adil Koukouh
- Álvaro Morte as Ballesteros
- Patricia Roldán as Azizah
- Susana Córdoba as Marina
- Carmen Sánchez
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | February 4, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 18 | April 14, 2015 | April 20, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 0 | February 24, 2016 | April 20, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Undercover agent Javier Morey arrives at El Príncipe’s police station. Right away, he must look into the disappearance of a drug lord’s brother. |
February 4, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A corpse is found and identified as Abdu. The police's inaction around the case makes Morey suspicious. Meanwhile, Faruq has plans for revenge. |
February 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Morey thinks Sara is key in the investigation into Abdu's disappearance, but she is warned to stay silent. Fátima has doubts about the wedding. |
February 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seis meses después | April 14, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 21, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 28, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La debilidad | February 24, 2016 |
| 2 | Lo urgente y lo importante | March 2, 2016 |
| 3 | La jaula de oro | March 9, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Telecinco |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 20, 2016 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:30:00 |