Doña Bárbara

Doña Bárbara

Created by Agustín Restrepo, Mauricio Cruz

On Telemundo

2008–20091 season190 episodes60 min7.8 / 10

A 190-episode telenovela centered on romantic conflict and moral struggle, built on the conventions of the form with high emotional stakes and serialized plotting.

Doña Bárbara is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo, Sony Pictures Television International and RTI Colombia. Edith González and Christian Meier star in this adaptation of the 1929 novel by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos.

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  • Is Doña Bárbara sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

  • Is Doña Bárbara scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.

  • Does Doña Bárbara leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Doña Bárbara easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Doña Bárbara violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity35

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Love53

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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