Here on Earth (TV series)

Here on Earth (Spanish: Aquí en la Tierra), is a Mexican political thriller television series created by Gael García Bernal,[1] from a screenplay by Jorge Dorantes, Kyzza Terrazas, and Jacques Bonnavent.[1] The series is produced by La Corriente del Golfo, and Fox Networks Group Latin America.[2] The first season consists of 8 episodes that were produced for eight weeks, at the end of 2017, between Mexico City and Montreal, Canada.[2] The shows is premiered on 20 April 2018 on Fox Premium Latin American, while streaming it premiered on 16 April 2018 through the Fox Play app. It stars García Bernal, Alfonso Dosal, Tenoch Huerta, and Paulina Dávila.

Here on Earth
SpanishAquí en la Tierra
GenrePolitical thriller
Created byGael García Bernal
Screenplay by
  • Jorge Dorantes
  • Kyzza Terrazas
  • Jacques Bonnavent
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
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Original release
NetworkFox Premium Latin American
Release19 April 2018 (2018-04-19) –
September 4, 2020 (2020-09-04)

In July 2018, the series was renewed for a second season, which was released on 16 July 2020 through the Fox Play app, and on television on 17 July 2020.[3][4][5]

The series was nominated for best series at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[6]

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The series is about the crimes and secrets of one of the most influential families in Mexico, how a humble young man jumps through social barriers to ascend the economic and political ladder, and the awareness of a young heir who fights for clarifying the murder of his father, in a Mexico very similar to the current one, but far from being the same.

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Episodes

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Season 1 (2018)

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11"Sangre y champaña"Gael García BernalGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas & Jorge Dorantes19 April 2018 (2018-04-19)
The life of Carlos Calles is radically altered when his father, the anti-corruption prosecutor of the republic, distanced from him years ago, appears murdered. Meanwhile, the life of Adam Cruz, the son of the head of custody of Carlos's family, is also disturbed by popular uprisings in the community of San Mateo, where he lives, against the construction of a new airport that urges Governor Mario Rocha, stepfather of Carlos. Friends since childhood, despite their different social extractions, Carlos and Adam must face the new circumstances of their lives, putting their fears, ambitions and deeper moral dilemmas into play.
22"Un pájaro"Everardo GoutGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas, Jorge Dorantes & Jacques Bonnavent26 April 2018 (2018-04-26)
Carlos doubts of the official version about his father's death and decides to start investigating on his own. Facing the insurgents of San Marcos, Adam makes a bold move to win the trust of Governor Rocha.
33"Tiempos convulsos"Everardo GoutGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas, Jorge Dorantes & Jacques Bonnavent3 May 2018 (2018-05-03)
Carlos continues to investigate the alleged murderer of his father, but is in a dead end. The former President of Mexico, Vicente Hurtado, decides to support Rocha in the presidential race.
44"San Marcos se arma"Everardo GoutGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas & Jorge Dorantes10 May 2018 (2018-05-10)
Rocha refuses to negotiate with his rivals in the internal presidential struggles, earning new enemies. Carlos discovers someone from his father's past and recovers the hope of discovering the truth. Adam insists on seeking a peaceful solution to the San Marcos conflict.
55"Persona protegida"Adrian GrunbergGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas, Jorge Dorantes & Jacques Bonnavent17 May 2018 (2018-05-17)
Carlos travels to Canada in search of answers while the entire family of Adam attends a dinner offered by Rocha to thank Rufino, in gratitude for all the services provided. Elisa dangerously approaches Adam despite the presence of America.
66"Bufotenina"Mariana ChenilloGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas & Jorge Dorantes24 May 2018 (2018-05-24)
The shadows of the past reach Helena's health. The United States reaches a drastic decision that frees Adam to live his relationship with Elisa. Upon learning of the trip to Canada, Rocha fears that Carlos goes too far in his investigations and decides to play a risky card.
77"Déjà Vu"Alonso RuizpalaciosGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas & Jorge Dorantes31 May 2018 (2018-05-31)
An attack shakes the Mexican political scene and Rocha's life. Adam, impressed by this event, tries to find out if the San Marcos rebels were involved. Carlos' need for truth goes too far and ends in a fight that can cost him freedom.
88"Prófugos"Alonso RuizpalaciosGael García Bernal, Kyzza Terrazas, Jorge Dorantes & Jacques Bonnavent7 June 2018 (2018-06-07)
While Rocha tries to move some threads to save his stepson from jail, Carlos is consumed by doubt. Adam faces once again the leaders of San Marcos to ask them to regain common sense.

Season 2 (2020)

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91"La Llorona"UnknownUnknown16 July 2020 (2020-07-16)
102"Desaparecer es como sonreír"UnknownUnknown23 July 2020 (2020-07-23)
113"Si no es por teléfono, será por televisión"UnknownUnknown30 July 2020 (2020-07-30)
124"La paz perpetua"UnknownUnknown7 August 2020 (2020-08-07)
135"Ratonera"UnknownUnknown14 August 2020 (2020-08-14)
146"El regreso"UnknownUnknown21 August 2020 (2020-08-21)
157"Arranca la campaña"UnknownUnknown28 August 2020 (2020-08-28)
168"Mi cuerpo será un cádaver"UnknownUnknown4 September 2020 (2020-09-04)

References

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  1. ^ a b Cueva, Álvaro (19 April 2018). "'Aquí en la tierra': la serie que el poder no quiere que veas". milenio.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Nueva serie sobre un caso de corrupción en América Latina". semana.com (in Spanish). 24 April 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Dos años después, Fox estrena segunda temporada de Aquí en la tierra". todotvnews.com (in Spanish). 30 June 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. ^ Hopewell, John (19 June 2018). "Gael García Bernal's 'Here on Earth' Renewed by Fox for Second Season". Variety. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  5. ^ Casteñeda, Fernando (19 June 2018). "FOX concede la renovación para una segunda temporada". spoilertime.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  6. ^ "'Aquí en la tierra', entre las mejores producciones del Festival de Cannes". diezminutos.es (in Spanish). 18 April 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
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