Maradona, Blessed Dream

Synopsis

The controversial life and history of Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona. From his beginnings in Villa Fiorito, one of the poorest barrios of Buenos Aires, to achieving glory on the international football league. Earning himself a well-deserved place in history. Living a life strewn with drugs, sex and public scrutiny, he played by his own rules regardless of the consequences. Watch the man who took the world by storm and made his way into the hearts of millions.

First Air Date: 2021-10-29

Last Air Date: 2021-11-26

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Juan Cruz Romero as Diego Maradona (niño)
Nicolás Goldschmidt as Diego Armando Maradona
Nazareno Casero as Diego Armando Maradona
Juan Palomino as Diego Armando Maradona
Julieta Cardinali as Claudia
Mercedes Morán as La Tota
Rita Cortese as Doña Tota
Jean Pierre Noher as Guillermo Coppola
José María Monje as Diego Maradona Padre "Don Diego" (adulto)
Claudio Rissi as Diego Maradona Padre "Don Diego" (adulto mayor)

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Promise (2021-10-29)

Maradona overdoses and his state is critical. In another moment, Diego starts his career as a soccer player.
Ep. 2: Dictation (2021-10-29)

The concern about the player’s health starts to break family ties. In '78, Diego makes his debut in Argentina’s national team.
Ep. 3: Machine (2021-10-29)

In Uruguay, Tota and Chitoro keep a close eye on Claudia. In 1980, Boca buys Pelusa, and he plays his first World Cup.
Ep. 4: South American (2021-10-29)

Journalists look for the most macabre news. Diego is transferred to Barça, but his stay goes off on the left foot.
Ep. 5: Broken (2021-10-29)

Claudia and Tota confront the past. Diego is forced to leave Barcelona.
Ep. 6: Vesuvius (2021-11-05)

Maradona is out of danger, but his condition is still critical. Diego goes to Napoli, and creates extreme fanatism in the city.
Ep. 7: Free (2021-11-05)

Diego hires Coppola as his manager, and meets Cristiana Sinagra.
Ep. 8: Cristiana (2021-11-12)

Diego has an intense romance with Cristiana. Meanwhile, at the clinic, Maradona suffers withdrawal.
Ep. 9: Capitan (2021-11-19)

Diego tries to get cocaine, but is discovered by the clinic staff. In 1986, the national team arrives in Mexico for the World Cup.
Ep. 10: God (2021-11-26)

During the 1986 World Cup, Argentina plays an iconic match against England. Diego has recovered, but he goes back to his bad habits.