La Promesa
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | January 12, 2023 |
| Products | Television soap opera |
| Parent | RTVE, StudioCanal, Bambú Producciones |
La Promesa () is a Spanish historical television soap opera conceived from an original concept by Josep Cister Rubio. It made its debut on 12 January 2023 on , which is part of . The narrative unfolds within the fictional estate of , chronicling the lives of the noble marquises of Luján alongside their household staff, starting in the year 1913.
On 25 November 2024, the series was awarded the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela.
Premise
Set in 1913, Jana Expósito arrives at the La Promesa mansion located in Los Pedroches, with a mission to seek justice for her mother’s death and to find her younger sibling. During her journey, she saves Manuel, the younger heir of Alonso Luján, from a plane accident. Concurrently, Tomás, Alonso’s eldest son and Jana’s principal informant, suffers an attack when his stepmother Cruz Ezquerdo stabs him.
Production
This production is a joint venture between RTVE and StudioCanal, together with Bambú Producciones. Filming occurred at El Rincón palace in Aldea del Fresno, El Jaral de la Mira estate, and two soundstages encompassing approximately 3000 m².
Release
The series premiered with its first two episodes in prime time on La 1 in Spain on 12 January 2023, followed by daily broadcasts commencing the subsequent day. RTVE oversees distribution across the United States and Latin America, while StudioCanal manages international distribution elsewhere.
After achieving high viewership during its initial season of 122 episodes, which concluded on 20 June 2023, RTVE promptly launched a second season consisting of 119 episodes and later renewed the show for a third season comprising 250 episodes. In July 2024, a fourth season with an additional 250 episodes was ordered.
In Italy, Mediaset acquired broadcasting rights and premiered the series on Canale 5 on 29 May 2023, garnering favorable ratings with audience shares reaching up to 25%. Warner Bros. Discovery obtained rights for Latin America to introduce the show via HBO Max.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62nd Rose d'Or Awards | Best Soap or Telenovela | Template:Nom |
| 2024 | 52nd International Emmy Awards | Best Telenovela | Template:Won |