The series of RTVE ‘La Promesa’ and ‘La Moderna’ have been nominated for the 2024 International Emmys in the Best Telenovela category, consolidating the success of Spanish fiction worldwideBoth productions are competing for the award alongside other major international productions, which marks a milestone for Spanish television, as it is not usual for two series from the same country to be recognised in these prestigious awards in the same edition.
‘La Moderna’, produced by RTVE and Mediawan in collaboration with Boomerang TV, is an adaptation of the novel Tea Rooms by the writer of the Generation of ’27, Luisa Carnés. Set in Madrid in the 1930s, the series follows life in an elegant tea room, where the stories of its employees and clients intertwine. The success of the series has been such that it is already preparing for the premiere of its third season, and It has been highlighted for its careful setting and the depth of its characters.
For its part, ‘La Promesa’, created by Josep Cister Rubio and produced by RTVE and STUDIOCANAL in collaboration with Bambú Producciones, has captured the audience with its intrigues and dramas at the Palace of the Marquises of Luján. Premiered in January 2023, The series quickly became a viewing phenomenon, leading its time slot and being one of the most watched content on RTVE Play.The love story between Jana and Manuel, as well as the complex relationships between the palace’s inhabitants, have been key to its success.
In addition, the Catalan documentary series ‘Punt de no retorn’, produced by TV3, has also been nominated in the category of Best Documentary Series. This documentary addresses issues of global transformation, exploring the social and environmental changes affecting the contemporary worldThe nomination of this documentary series underlines TV3’s success in creating quality documentary content and its ability to address highly relevant topics with a critical and reflective eye.
