Patria
Patria is a 2020 Spanish historical drama limited television series based on Fernando Aramburu’s novel of the same name.
Patria is a 2020 Spanish historical drama limited television series based on Fernando Aramburu’s novel of the same name. Created and written by Aitor Gabilondo, it follows two women and their families in the Basque Country, where their lives are shaped by the conflict involving ETA. The series premiered on 27 September 2020 on HBO platforms.
Premise
The series follows two women whose friendship breaks down after one of their husbands is killed by ETA. Its narrative explores family divisions, political violence, and the social impact of the Basque conflict.
Production
Patria was developed by Aitor Gabilondo and produced by Alea Media for HBO Europe. It is an adaptation of Fernando Aramburu’s novel Patria.
Release
The first two episodes premiered on 27 September 2020, with the series released across HBO platforms. It was an eight-part limited series.
Reception and significance
The series was noted as HBO’s first Spanish original series and attracted attention for adapting a widely read contemporary Spanish novel. Its subject matter made it a prominent television portrayal of the ETA conflict.
Key facts
- Patria is adapted from a novel by Fernando Aramburu.
- It was created and written by Aitor Gabilondo.
- The story centers on two families divided by ETA violence.
- The series consists of eight episodes.
- It premiered on 27 September 2020 on HBO platforms.
Patria is available through HBO-linked streaming platforms and international distribution, making it part of the Spanish-language prestige TV catalogue accessible to Canadian viewers.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patria_(TV_series)Supports: Series type, creators, premise, episode count, and original release date.
- Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patria_(serie_de_televisión)Supports: Spanish-language confirmation of production, adaptation source, and premise.
- FormulaTV — https://www.formulatv.com/series/patria/Supports: Production company, episode count, release dates, and series overview.
- El Mundo — https://www.elmundo.es/television/2018/10/22/5bcda722468aeb05738b45ca.htmlSupports: HBO original Spanish series status, adaptation details, and planned release information.