TV series
As the life of Charles of Habsburg is told since his arrival to Spain, it can be seen how the heir to the crowns of Germany, Burgundy, the Netherlands, the Free County, Artois, Nevers and Rethel, of the territories of the Crown of Aragon and its related Italian territories, and of the territories of the Catholic Monarchs in Castile, North Africa and the Americas, matures as a statesman and gets stronger in face of menaces around him and good and bad advice from his counselors.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Carlos, rey emperador premiered September 7, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
As the life of Charles of Habsburg is told since his arrival to Spain, it can be seen how the heir to the crowns of Germany, Burgundy, the Netherlands, the Free County, Artois, Nevers and Rethel, of the territories of the Crown of Aragon and its related Italian territories, and of the territories of the Catholic Monarchs in Castile, North Africa and the Americas, matures as a statesman and gets stronger in face of menaces around him and good and bad advice from his counselors.
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Episode 1
Castile's new King sets foot on his kingdom for the first time and he is not welcomed. He declared himself king when the titular Queen, his mother Joanna The Mad, still lives. And he intends to rule without speaking a word of Castilian.
Guest stars Eusebio Poncela, Javier Perdiguero, Jaro Onsurbe, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Irene Ruiz, Juanma Lara
Episode 2
The King knows his Flemish advisers only look for their personal interests. Feeling lonely, he finds solace in Germaine's arms.
Guest stars Fiorella Faltoyano, Fernando Guallar, Jaro Onsurbe, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Irene Ruiz, Juanma Lara
Episode 3
Guest stars Dafnis Balduz, Cristhian Esquivel, Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Carlos Kaniowsky, Joan Crosas, Irene Ruiz, Juanma Lara
Episode 4
Maximilian's death leaves the Empire throne vacant. Francis I and Henry VIII want it, but Margaret of Austria will be Charles' best ally in the race.
Guest stars Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Carlos Alcalde, Jaroslaw Bielski, Cristhian Esquivel, Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Gabriel Garbisu, Pepe Ocio
Episode 5
Charles is the new emperor, but his fight with Francis I is not over. Meanwhile Hernan Cortez and Moctezuma meet.
Guest stars Cristhian Esquivel, Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Gabriel Garbisu, Carlos Kaniowsky, Pepe Ocio, Iris Lezcano, Agus Ruiz
Episode 6
While Charles is away in Europe, Commoners rise in arms in Castile.
Guest stars Israel Elejalde, Helio Pedregal, Carlos Kaniowsky, Joan Crosas, Pepe Ocio, Iris Lezcano, Agus Ruiz, Fernando Sendino
Episode 7
Spain and France meet in the battlefield, resulting in an unexpected prisoner of war.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, Pablo Tébar, José Luis MartínGuest stars Irene Ruiz, Juanma Lara, Lucía Barrado, Eva Rufo, Francesc Orella, Antonio Mayans, Felipe García Vélez, Guillermo Beltrán Mateos
Episode 8
Directed by Salvador García RuizWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Nathalie Poza, Iazua Larios, Nelson Dante, Dionis Bayer, Blai Llopis, Mélida Molina, Ángel de Andrés López, María Hervás
Episode 9
Directed by Jorge TorregrossaWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Víctor Duplá, Dionis Bayer, Juan Carlos Sánchez, Irene Sanz, Jesús Fuente, Blai Llopis, Ángel de Andrés López, Javier Villalba
Episode 10
Europe unites against the emperor. Meanwhile, Isabella is determined to prove herself more than a mere queen consort.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Mª José Gª Mochales, Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis Martín, Clara Pérez EscriváGuest stars Manuel Cortés, José Maya, Blai Llopis, Mélida Molina, Ángel de Andrés López, Ferran Audí, Javier Villalba, Roberto Álvarez
Episode 11
Charles is finally crowned Emperor by the Pope, but joy is quickly followed by tragedies.
Directed by Salvador García RuizWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Mingo Ràfols, Jesús Fuente, Óscar Velado, Ángel de Andrés López, Javier Villalba, Roberto Álvarez, Andrés Lima, Òscar Rabadán
Episode 12
Directed by Joan NogueraWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Blai Llopis, Mélida Molina, Ángel de Andrés López, Ferran Audí, Javier Villalba, Francisco Olmo, Pablo Arbúes, Roberto Álvarez
Episode 13
Directed by Jorge TorregrossaWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Javier Villalba, Francisco Olmo, Pablo Arbúes, Roberto Álvarez, Alberto Iglesias, Òscar Rabadán, Laia Marull, Enrique Berrendero
Episode 14
It's been years since Isabella's death. While Charles is away from Spain, going from battle to battle, Philip is already a grown man.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by José Luis MartínGuest stars Roberto Álvarez, Alberto Iglesias, Itsaso Arana, Lucía Fuertes, Òscar Rabadán, Laia Marull, Irene Montalà, Guiomar Puerta
Episode 15
Both Charles and Francis are getting to the end of their lives.
Directed by Salvador García RuizWritten by Mª José Gª Mochales, Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, Clara Pérez EscriváGuest stars María Hervás, José Olmo, Andrés Lima, Òscar Rabadán, Fernando Conde, Guillermo Arboleya, Irene Montalà, Marcel Borràs
Episode 16
Tired of ruling, Charles arranges the distribution of his many kingdoms among his heirs.
Directed by Jorge TorregrossaWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Laia Marull, Irene Montalà, Guillermo Arboleya, Ángela Cremonte, Marcel Borràs, Fele Martínez, Aleix Peña Miralles, Alberto Amarilla
Episode 17
Charles V lives his last days in a monastery, sad and tired, accompanied by Francis Borgia. But life will still provide him with one last joy.
Directed by Oriol FerrerWritten by Laura Sarmiento, Nacho Pérez de la Paz, José Luis MartínGuest stars Guiomar Puerta, Tamar Novas, Ángela Cremonte, Marcel Borràs, Fele Martínez, Aleix Peña Miralles, Alberto Amarilla, Ariadna Castellano
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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