“Resistance” is contemplating its future as one of the most watched programs on television in the country. The show, hosted and directed by David Broncano, sits at the center of active negotiations with multiple players in the industry who are eager to secure its continuity on a major platform. Public reports from El Mundo indicate that Broncano has only a few months left before his contract with Movistar Plus+ reaches its end, intensifying the urgency of reaching a long term agreement that preserves the show’s distinctive voice and audience connection.
Among the most consequential possibilities, RTVE stands out. The national broadcaster aims to acquire the format as part of a broader strategy to challenge Pablo Motos’ long running program, El hormiguero. With the board’s approval still pending, discussions are reportedly well advanced on a three year package that would position Resistance as the flagship program for the next fall season. The move would mark a significant shift in the competitive landscape, given RTVE’s reach and the potential to attract a diverse audience across the country.
Publicly, the goal for Resistance at RTVE appears aligned with expanding its audience and maintaining a strong prime time presence. RTVE is intent on layering the show into its daily lineup with consistent premieres and promotional pushes to maximize viewership. Industry observers note that Resistance would give the public channel a credible counterpoint to El hormiguero, which currently dominates the talk show format in its second season. The program has shown a measurable share, hovering in the 7 to 8 percent range, with a noted decline since late last year. The potential shift to RTVE is viewed by some analysts as an opportunity to reverse that trend and consolidate a loyal viewer base across different time slots.
A second major option on the table involves renewing the current agreement with Movistar Plus+. This path would maintain the existing production and distribution framework while potentially enhancing the show’s reach through improved marketing and scheduling. A third option is also under consideration within the media landscape: a collaboration with a media group led by Alessandro Salem, aiming to bring Resistance to a global audience and to secure prime time access on other platforms. Salen’s group has a track record of investments in popular formats, and the idea would be to leverage established distribution networks to maximize international exposure. However, practical hurdles remain, including negotiating rights, balancing creative control, and ensuring that the humor resonates across different markets without losing its distinctive local flavor.
Another important factor in these deliberations is the ownership and strategic direction of the key players. The company behind Telecinco and Cuatro is careful not to rush into a three-season network contract without fully assessing the risks involved in moving from a niche, premium pay audience to a broad, publicly available audience. Industry sources emphasize that moving to a larger, more diverse audience would require significant adjustments in format, pacing, and content to sustain engagement across a wider demographic. In such a scenario, the balance between creative freedom and audience expectations becomes crucial, as does the need to secure stable revenue streams that can justify extended commitments. The conversations continue to evolve as each party weighs potential benefits against the financial and logistical costs of a broader rollout, with the shared aim of preserving Resistance’s unique appeal while expanding its footprint across national television markets.