Series synopsis
Monarca is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on September 13, 2019. It ended on January 1, 2021. It was created by Diego Gutierrez. It stars Irene Azuela, Juan Manuel Bernal, Osvaldo Benavides and Rosa María Bianchi.
After 20 years, Ana María returns to Mexico and vies for control of her family's tequila empire as it threatens to crumble under corruption and secrets.
Premise
After 20 years, Ana María returns to Mexico and vies for control of her family's tequila empire as it threatens to crumble under corruption and secrets.
Premise: The taste of betrayal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Irene Azuela as Ana María Carranza
- Juan Manuel Bernal as Joaquín Carranza
- Osvaldo Benavides as Andrés Carranza
- Rosa María Bianchi as Cecilia Carranza
- Antonio de la Vega as Bernardo
- James Hyde as Martin Ross
- Gabriela de la Garza as Jimena
Guest cast
- Norma Reyna as Nana Licha
- Daniel Villar as Padre Norberto
- Socorro de la Campa as Sra. Guadalupe
- David Rencoret as Don Fausto Carranza
- Ana Laura Espinosa as Nora
- Aldo Gallardo as Ilán
- Pablo Bracho as Padre de Sara
- Marco Zetina as Don Fermín
- Rodrigo Oviedo as Emilio Palafox
- Daniela Schmidt as Pilar
- Ramón Medína as El Perro
- Carmen Becerra as Renata
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 13, 2019 | September 13, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Pruning When Ana María returns to Mexico from Los Angeles, her father offers to grant her control of the family tequila empire, to the dismay of her brothers. |
September 13, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Wake The Carranza siblings mourn their loss while trying to keep the details of the death a secret from family members, friends and the authorities. |
September 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Coronation Cecilia decides which of her three children should receive control of Monarca. Ana María negotiates with the company's striking workers. |
September 13, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We All Have Secrets Power dynamics shift when Cecilia chooses a new CEO for Monarca. Agustín's daughter, Sofía, returns for his funeral. Martin delves into the past. |
January 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Rebranding Pablo turns himself in to the authorities. Martin's book research puts him in danger. Jimena involves Monarca in Fashion Week as part of rebranding. |
January 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Playing With Fire Sofía is suspicious of Cecilia's erratic behavior. Ana María is shocked when she learns more about Alberto. Jimena and Andrés try something new. |
January 1, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 13, 2019 |
| Last aired | January 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |