This sequel continues the legend begun with Cathedral of the Sea, drawing from Ildefonso Falcones’ second book. There is talk of a second season set in medieval Barcelona, expanding the universe while honoring the source material. Heirs of the Earth stays true to the spirit of the original and preserves the lavish visual style that marked a major blockbuster. The cast features Yon Gonzalez, Elena Rivera, and Rodolfo Sancho, with a new generation stepping into the light in this fictional continuation. Netflix releases this Friday, the 15th, with Antena 3 broadcasting first and TV3 following a year later.
Arnau Estanyol, once the hero of the premiere, returns in this installment through Hugo Llor, played by Yon Gonzalez. Llor guides his student through a brutal landscape and perilous loyalties in medieval Barcelona. He knows how to channel hate and anger into a striking, controlled performance, a point highlighted by the actor in conversations with El Periódico de Catalunya. The project’s creative team has noted that growing up the characters naturally is part of the journey, with Llor’s protégé facing harsh conditions and shadowy figures along the way. In the production, Aitor Luna—recently seen in Los Hombres de Paco and Gran Reserva—takes on Estanyol’s fatherly role, bringing a layered dynamic to the family saga. Although the character appears early, Gonzales and Luna do not share overlapping storylines, and the production company clarified that the young actor is not playing his elder’s son. Other cast members include Michell Jenner, Natalia Sánchez, Pere Arquillué, and Bruna Cusí, among others.
Llor’s women
Love becomes a driving force in Hugo Llor’s life, with several women shaping his path and offering crucial support. Elena Rivera portrays Caterina, a young woman whose arc parallels the emotional gravity of the drama. Rivera, known for her recent role as a victim in a contemporary Antena 3 series, brings depth to a character who endures significant hardship. Both heroines endure trials that reflect the era’s harsh realities, yet their resilience stands as a counterbalance to the cruelty of the times. Rivera describes her character as someone whose life has been marked by hardship, yet who retains dignity and hope—an anchor amid a tumultuous world.
The production’s visual quality and meticulous recreation of the era remain a hallmark. The design team preserved the essence of Cathedral of the Sea while adopting a subtly refreshed aesthetic to suit a more contemporary sensibility. The director notes that fans of the first series will recognize familiar elements and motifs, even as the story threads weave forward into new territory. The filmmakers emphasize that the core appeal lies in strong character development and cinematic storytelling rather than a strict historical account.
This installment sustains the same level of craft that captivated audiences before. The sets and costumes evoke the period with care, and the creative leadership remains closely aligned with the team behind the original series. The intent is to honor established fans while inviting new viewers to experience a richly textured narrative that blends romance, conflict, and ambition against a vivid medieval backdrop.
Filmed in Catalonia
What distinguishes this chapter is its strong emphasis on outdoor shooting and natural settings. Filmed entirely in Catalonia, the production leveraged Romanesque architecture, vineyards, and expansive landscapes to capture authentic ambience. The team notes that real locations across Santes Creus, Barcelona, and Girona were explored, and the abundance of exterior scenes mirrors the historical atmosphere the story seeks to evoke.
Fountainhead author Falcones gave the filmmakers room to interpret the source material while keeping the spirit of the saga intact. Script screenings allowed the writer to gauge continuity with the earlier work, and the author’s feedback reinforced faithfulness to the narrative voice. The creative leadership aims to draw audiences into a visually compelling world where character momentum outpaces exposition. The focus remains on character-driven storytelling and cinematic grandeur rather than a strict documentary recounting of events.
Unlike the premiere’s distribution path, this edition shifted toward streaming platforms earlier in the process. The project enjoyed expanded access after prior success in Latin markets, with Netflix taking the lead role in delivering the series to a wider global audience. The production team acknowledges multiple distribution channels as a natural evolution, mirroring how audiences today consume series across platforms. The goal is clear: keep audiences connected by offering rich storytelling across several venues while preserving the core identity that resonated with viewers from the start.