Hernán

Hernán

Created by Amaya Muruzabal

On Prime Video, Azteca Uno

20191 season8 episodes48 min7.8 / 10

A dark, violent historical drama centered on Cortés's internal and external conflicts during the conquest, balancing intimate character study with the brutality of cultural collision.

The Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arrives in the shores of what today is Mexico and faces both local demons and those who have sailed with him.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Hernán violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.

  • Is Hernán scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.

  • Does Hernán leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Hernán easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.

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

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise58

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Hernán, and what each one shares →

Like Hernán

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hernán

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hernán, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hernán, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hernán, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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