Season 1 (2017)
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Episodes 5
1
The Rise to Power
November 14, 2017
• 44m
Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.
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The New Regime
November 14, 2017
• 45m
Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.
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The Leaden Age
November 14, 2017
• 45m
In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.
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The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship
Season Finale
November 14, 2017
• 52m
No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?
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