Atresplayer Premium showcased two major television bets at the San Sebastián Festival for the coming months. Alongside The Gypsy Bride, which premiered on Sunday, September 25, the platform expanded details for the second season of Thistle. This series, created by Ana Rujas and Claudia Costafreda, will return with new installments and a three-year time jump after earning critical and audience praise.
Ana Rujas will reprise the role of María, with a cast that includes Diego Ibáñez, Ana Telenti, Clara Sans, Arrieta Villa, Nur Olabarría, Nassim Lyes, Pilar Gómez, Victoria Santos, Joan Solé, Alba Galocha, and Edu Tudela among others.
Rujas described the aim to broaden the character’s horizons. The season was described as an emotional burst and a deeply enriching experience. The writing process was described as enjoyable and free, with the team enjoying the chance to push boundaries again. Starting anew can be challenging, but the project allowed fresh exploration for María as she seeks meaning and clings to faith for escape.
Claudia Costafreda, who directed all episodes of the second season, noted a significant shift for the protagonist. María faces guilt, with the weight of accountability affecting her physically and emotionally as the story unfolds. The narrative moves into a different emotional landscape, steering the characters toward surprising, uncharted directions. The creators, along with producers Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, hope to reach audiences with a story that travels beyond familiar settings.
Second season summary
In the new season, María emerges from prison intent on reclaiming time lost and rebuilding her life. She aims to shed past excesses and secure stable employment, yet the reality of life after conviction remains tough. Relationships with friends are strained, and the sense of being left to face the world alone intensifies the drama. The dynamics of the circle around María have shifted, reflecting the consequences of past choices.
Cardo will again illuminate Madrid in the new episodes, expanding beyond familiar neighborhoods like Carabanchel and Malasaña to include places such as Tetuán and Vallecas, offering a richer urban tapestry for the unfolding story.