The Usurper

The Usurper

Created by Inés Rodena

On Univision, Las Estrellas

20191 season25 episodes50 min6.9 / 10

A telenovela-inflected drama built on deception and twin-swap intrigue, where romantic entanglement and family betrayal drive the plot across a single, concluded season.

A humble young woman allows herself be manipulated by her twin sister to replace her so she can leave with another man.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Usurper scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Does The Usurper leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.

  • Is The Usurper sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is The Usurper easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.

  • Is The Usurper violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% 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.

Written about

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love39

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Usurper, and what each one shares →

Like The Usurper

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Usurper

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Usurper, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Usurper, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Usurper, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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