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Almost two years after a devastating loss, the Duke of Castamar hosts a big party. An agoraphobic Clara is forced to prove herself at her new job.
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Set in early 18th-century Madrid, the plot follows the love story between an agoraphobic cook and a widowed nobleman.
The Cook of Castamar runs for 1 season, created by Tatiana Rodríguez. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Almost two years after a devastating loss, the Duke of Castamar hosts a big party. An agoraphobic Clara is forced to prove herself at her new job.
2021-02-21 69mNow playingWhen the king goes missing during the party, Diego and his friends search for him. Meanwhile, Clara makes an unexpected discovery she must keep secret.
2021-02-28 55mAmelia has shocking news for Enrique. The queen asks Melquíades to covertly find an important document. A fire threatens Rosalia's future at Castamar.
2021-03-07 57mSinger Carlo Broschi is invited to perform a concert at Castamar. Diego meets a young woman and Clara gets jealous. During the party, tragedy strikes.
2021-03-14 53mDiego, feeling conflicted about his night with Amelia, turns to an old friend for advice. Clara's guilt engulfs her. Gabriel is distrustful of Enrique.
2021-03-21 52mDiego and Amelia celebrate their news but Gabriel voices his suspicions. Sol waits for her wish to be fulfilled. Enrique remembers a failed plan.
2021-03-28 55mWhen Clara is found unconscious, Diego insists on staying by her bedside, no matter the social implications. Amelia, however, won't be deterred.
2021-04-04 51mDiego helps Clara search for evidence of her condemned father's innocence. Enrique plots to frame Francisco. Amelia asks Elisa for a favor.
2021-04-11 53mAmelia faces a serious complication with her pregnancy and turns to an unexpected source for help. Alfredo searches for a missing Gabriel.
2021-04-18 52mAfter a wounded Alfredo reports back to Castamar, Diego desperately looks for his brother. Úrsula is tormented by someone from her past.
2021-04-25 51mDiego resorts to kidnapping in an attempt to find Enrique so he can seek vengeance. Amelia acts as Gabriel's caretaker and tries to lift his spirits.
2021-05-02 53mThe day of Diego and Amelia's wedding — and Clara's father's execution — brings multiple last-minute surprises for everyone at Castamar.
2021-05-09 55m★ 10.0Episodes cost 1 credit each. Credits are $1 each, so a full season costs the number of episodes in credits. Each episode you unlock stays in your account permanently.
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The Cook of Castamar has 1 season on Movy, with 12 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
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