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El Rey, Vicente Fernández — Season 1
- Aug 3, 2022First aired
- 32 episodesin this season
- 45mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
52mThe BeginningIt was 1966, and Vicente was adrift on the road, his meager earnings barely keeping him afloat. Then, a peculiar vision unfolded before him. It was accompanied by fragmented memories, glimpses of a childhood spent in Jalisco during the 1950s.Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 202252m0245mA New PathIn 1950, Chente and his father relocated to Tijuana, finding temporary lodging in a motel. Six years later, in 1966, Vicente secured a record deal and, with his wife Cuquita, moved to Mexico City.Aug 4, 2022Aug 4, 202245m0345mHello... and Goodbye?With mounting debts in 1966, Vicente prioritized dissolving his existing contract. Years earlier, in the 1950s, Chente conceived of a plan to provide for his family.Aug 5, 2022Aug 5, 202245m0443mThe New WorldA sense of exclusion settles upon Cuquita with the arrival of Vicente’s new image consultant in 1966. Years earlier, in 1950, Chente employed his voice to lend prominence to a footwear enterprise.Aug 8, 2022Aug 8, 202243m0545mFamily FirstThe year was 1966, and a journalist’s malicious jest ensnared Vicente, while the demands of his life conspired to bring him unforeseen difficulties. Years earlier, in the 1950s, a rift had formed between Ramón and David, severing a bond that had once held them together.Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 202245m0644mDeathVicente begins to scrutinize Verónica, while Cuquita harbors a secret from his gaze. Sixteen-year-old Chente takes on a position at a local bar, only to find the reality far removed from his expectations.Aug 10, 2022Aug 10, 202244m0746mThey Haven't Beaten Us YetIn 1956, Chente steadfastly refused the hernia surgery his doctor recommended, a decision that landed him in considerable trouble with his employer thanks to the intervention of his sister, Refugios. Six years later, in 1966, Vicente made the momentous step of preparing his first album.Aug 11, 2022Aug 11, 202246m0845mThe Show Must Go OnThe release of Vicente’s album in 1966 is marred by his father’s disruptive behavior at the celebratory party. A decade earlier, in 1956, the family faces eviction, and the then-teenage Chente is left scrambling for any available work.Aug 12, 2022Aug 12, 202245m0944mIn a HurryVicente sought the assistance of a celebrated singer, aiming for a performance in a legendary theater. That same year, in 1956, Chente’s hernia cast a shadow over his work at the construction site, threatening his livelihood.Aug 16, 2022Aug 16, 202244m1045mYour DepartureTeen Chente contemplates David's suggestion of seeking employment in the United States. In 1966, Verónica initiates a new rumor that ignites considerable trouble for Lorena and Vicente.Aug 17, 2022Aug 17, 202245m1145mGoodbyeThe buzz surrounding Vicente and Lorena’s Los Angeles performance has intensified speculation about their relationship. It was in 1956, witnessing the spectacle of a Black mariachi band, that Chente made a sudden, decisive choice.Aug 18, 2022Aug 18, 202245m1246mSecretsIn 1966, Vicente and his sisters stumble upon a hidden truth concerning their father. Earlier, in 1956, Ramón encounters a former adversary, while Juan applies pressure on Chente to settle a past obligation.Aug 19, 2022Aug 19, 202246m1344mEnemiesIn 1976, Vicente endeavors to secure a record deal for his friend Chucho, initiating a collaboration with a promising new music producer. Earlier, in 1956, Chente finds work as a car washer.Aug 22, 2022Aug 22, 202244m1445mA King Without a PalaceThe year 1976 finds Vicente’s career precariously balanced. Simultaneously, Guillermo forges an alliance with Verónica. A decade earlier, in 1956, Chente participates in a musical competition broadcast from a radio station.Aug 23, 2022Aug 23, 202245m1545mGet Up and FightIn 1956, Chente squarely faces his father regarding the latter’s penchant for gambling. The 1970s reveal Guillermo’s true nature, and Tico finds himself working as Vicente’s producer.Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 202245m1644mUnsafe PathDuring the 1976 tour, Tiberio subtly sows discord between Antonio and Vicente. A flashback to the 1960s reveals the beginnings of a romance between Chente and Cuquita.Aug 25, 2022Aug 25, 202244m1744mA Question of TimeCuquita’s encouragement spurred Vicente toward acting in 1976. A memory surfaces from 1966, depicting the initial encounter between Chente and Guillermo.Aug 26, 2022Aug 26, 202244m1845mLights, Camera...In 1966, Chente accompanied Raquel, Guillermo’s sister, on a supervised date. Meanwhile, Vicente’s passionate scenes for his forthcoming film stirred a sense of unease within Cuquita.Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 202245m1944mThe Keys to My SoulChente’s romantic life grew turbulent in 1966. A decade later, in 1976, Vicente and Cuquita were present at the premiere of his film, a moment soon followed by disappointing news regarding his contract.Aug 30, 2022Aug 30, 202244m2045mDivine WomenFollowing the exposure of Chente’s romantic indiscretions, Ximeno seeks retribution. In 1976, Vicente forges an alliance with Honorio’s son for his forthcoming film project.Aug 31, 2022Aug 31, 202245m2145mAnd Come Back, Come Back, Come Back...In 1966, Chente departed for Mexico City, assuring Cuquita of his correspondence. The burgeoning fame of Chucho unsettled Vicente, prompting him to explore a revised direction in his musical endeavors.Sep 1, 2022Sep 1, 202245m2245mEverything for Everything (Part 1)In 1966, Chente stood as a bulwark against the narrow-mindedness of his neighbors, fiercely defending his cousin Tere. This act of defiance, however, would carry a heavy price. By 1976, Vicente found himself embroiled in legal proceedings.Sep 2, 2022Sep 2, 202245m2345mEverything for Everything (Part 2)Following confirmation of Master Maldonado's authorship, *Volver* achieved widespread acclaim in 1976. The year prior, in 1966, a destitute Chente found himself compelled to seek assistance from Mrs. Sui.Sep 5, 2022Sep 5, 202245m2445mThe KingIn 1966, Vicente devised a plan to alleviate the pressure he felt from Mrs. Sui. A decade later, in 1976, he sought to persuade composer Antonio Vargas to grant him permission to perform "El rey."Sep 6, 2022Sep 6, 202245m2546mStarryIn 1976, Verónica persisted in her campaign to discredit Vicente, directing her attacks toward Vicente Jr. Meanwhile, while seeking to expand his repertoire of singing engagements, Chente encountered Tico and Chucho in 1966.Sep 7, 2022Sep 7, 202246m2645mThe FightIn 1976, Verónica persuades Vicente Jr. to grant her an interview. Vicente subsequently travels to Nicaragua. A year prior, in 1966, Chente discovers a deeply upsetting truth regarding Cuquita.Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 202245m2745mFor Your Love That I Love So Much...In 1966, Chente hurried to Huentitán, determined to dissuade Cuquita from the impending marriage. A decade later, in 1976, Vicente found himself entangled in a precarious situation with the president of Nicaragua.Sep 9, 2022Sep 9, 202245m2845mThe Love of My LifeCuquita reached out to Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs in 1976, while simultaneously, Vicente Jr. found himself facing difficulties at school. Their marriage to Chente took place in 1966.Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 202245m2945mLaw of the MountainBy 1966, Paula’s condition had declined, and Chente recorded a song under Alberto’s name. During a tour in 1976, Vicente was deeply troubled by matters concerning his children.Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 202245m3045mI Don't Know How To Handle ThisThe year 1966 brought Chente a devastating blow, while for Cuquita, a frightening scare concerning a pregnancy unfolded. A decade later, in 1976, Vicente fell ill during a trip to Spain, confronting him with profound grief.Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 202245m3145mDownfallThe unsettling experience with the Black Mariachi in 1976 proved a turning point for Vicente, prompting him to abandon his singing career. Earlier, in 1966, Mrs. Sui dismissed Chente, while Alberto forged an agreement with Verónica.Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 202245m3245mThe DefeatThe year 1966 brought Cuquita a pregnancy fraught with danger, forcing her to confront a painful choice. A decade later, in 1976, Vicente began a career as a television presenter, while Verónica ignited a fresh wave of gossip with a newly circulated rumor.Sep 16, 2022Sep 16, 202245m
