Beguinas is an upcoming Spanish period drama and romance television series starring Amaia Aberasturi and Yon González. Set in the 16th century, the plot is inspired by the communities of Beguines.
Premise
Set in 1559 Segovia, the plot follows upon the ceremony of the arranged engagement of Lucía de Avellaneda with the Marquis of Peñarrosa. Via an unexpected letter from her mother, Lucía ensuingly comes into contact with the communities of Beguines, leaving her former life behind, also committing to an impossible romance with crypto-Jew Telmo Medina.
Cast
Production
Irene Rodríguez, Esther Morales, Silvia Arribas, and Virginia Llera took over writing duties. An Atresmedia TV and Buendía Estudios production, the 10-episode series is executively produced by Montse García, Sonia Martínez, and Amparo Miralles. Rómulo Aguillaume and Claudia Pinto were tasked with the direction of the episodes. Filming began in Segovia.
Release
The series was presented at the Cádiz-based South International Series Festival in October 2023. It will have its debut on Atresplayer, followed by an airing on Antena 3.