Series synopsis
Maradona, Blessed Dream, also known as Maradona: Sueño bendito is a drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on October 29, 2021. It ended on November 26, 2021. It stars Juan Cruz Romero, Nicolás Goldschmidt, Nazareno Casero and Juan Palomino.
The controversial life and history of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona. From his beginnings in Villa Fiorito, one of the poorest barrios of Buenos Aires, to achieving glory on the international football league. Earning himself a well-deserved place in history. Living a life strewn with drugs, sex and public scrutiny, he played by his own rules regardless of the consequences. Watch the man who took the world by storm and made his way into the hearts of millions.
Premise
The controversial life and history of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona. From his beginnings in Villa Fiorito, one of the poorest barrios of Buenos Aires, to achieving glory on the international football league. Earning himself a well-deserved place in history. Living a life strewn with drugs, sex and public scrutiny, he played by his own rules regardless of the consequences. Watch the man who took the world by storm and made his way into the hearts of millions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Juan Cruz Romero as Diego Maradona (niño)
- Nicolás Goldschmidt as Diego Armando Maradona
- Nazareno Casero as Diego Armando Maradona
- Juan Palomino as Diego Armando Maradona
- Julieta Cardinali as Claudia
- Mercedes Morán as La Tota
- Rita Cortese as Doña Tota
- Jean Pierre Noher as Guillermo Coppola
Supporting cast
- José María Monje as Diego Maradona Padre "Don Diego" (adulto)
- Claudio Rissi as Diego Maradona Padre "Don Diego" (adulto mayor)
- Fernán Mirás as Francis Cornejo
- Gabriel Schultz as Yayo Trotta
- Peter Lanzani as Jorge Cyterszpiler
- Leonardo Sbaraglia as Guillermo Cóppola
- Darío Grandinetti as César Menotti
- Marcelo Mazzarello as Carlos Bilardo
- Nicolás Furtado as Daniel Passarella
- Federico D'Elía as Fernando Signorini
- Gerardo Romano as Carlos Ferro Viera
- Eva De Dominici as Lorena Gaumont (joven)
Guest cast
- Laura Esquivel as Claudia
- Leticia Brédice as Cecilia
- Leonard Kunz as Bernd Schuster
- Marina Bellati as Enfermera Amalia / Nurse Amalia
- Jorge Sesán as Gonzalo Cameraman
- Romina Ricci as Mónica Bang
- Andrea Carballo as María exiliada
- Mónica Ayos as Yayita
- Inés Palombo as Amiga Carlos Ferro Viera
- Tea Falco as Cristiana Sinagra
- Miguel Ángel Brindisi as Juan Lo Sasso
- Juanma Muniagurria as Josep Pedrerol
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 29, 2021 | November 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Promise Maradona overdoses and his state is critical. In another moment, Diego starts his career as a soccer player. |
October 29, 2021 |
| 2 |
Dictation The concern about the player’s health starts to break family ties. In '78, Diego makes his debut in Argentina’s national team. |
October 29, 2021 |
| 3 |
Machine In Uruguay, Tota and Chitoro keep a close eye on Claudia. In 1980, Boca buys Pelusa, and he plays his first World Cup. |
October 29, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 29, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 26, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |