The Return (2013)
A gripping Telemundo telenovela where two women clash for power, authority, and respect in a world built for men.
The Return - Series Information
- Original Title: La Patrona
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Created by: Valentina Párraga, José Ignacio Cabrujas et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Soap
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 128
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- First Air Date: January 8, 2013 (United States - NR), January 8, 2013 (Germany - 12), January 8, 2013 (France - 12), January 8, 2013 (Mexico - B), January 8, 2013 (Spain - 12)
- Networks: Telemundo
- Alternative Titles: The Return (US)
- Production Companies: Telemundo Studios, Argos Comunicación
- Production Countries: Mexico, United States of America
The Return - Plot
La Patrona is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by United States-based television network Telemundo Studios, Miami and Mexican Argos Comunicación. The telenovela is a remake of the Venezuelan telenovela La Dueña, written by José Ignacio Cabrujas. The name reflects a local term or slang in Mexico to address a person recognized as the main boss. However, the title is also a reflection of both the protagonist and the antagonist struggle to conquer power, authority and respect in a labor field traditionally deemed to be a man's job.
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The Return - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Valentina Párraga
- José Ignacio Cabrujas
- Julio César Mármol
Main Cast
- Aracely Arámbula
- Jorge Luis Pila
- Christian Bach
- Erika de la Rosa
- Gonzalo García Vivanco
- Aldo Gallardo
- Christian de la Campa
- Diego Soldano
The Return - FAQs
Where can you stream The Return telenovela?
The Return (La Patrona) is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, and NBC. It can also be watched with ads on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for current options in your area.
Is The Return based on a true story?
No, The Return is not based on a true story. It is a fictional telenovela and a remake of the Venezuelan series La Dueña, originally written by José Ignacio Cabrujas. The story explores themes of power, revenge, and ambition in a dramatic, fictional setting.
Who plays the lead role in The Return?
Aracely Arámbula plays the dual lead role of Gabriela Suárez and Verónica Dantés in The Return. She is joined by Jorge Luis Pila as Alejandro Beltrán Guerra and Christian Bach as the antagonist Antonia Guerra, forming the central dramatic triangle of the series.
What is The Return telenovela about?
The Return, known in Spanish as La Patrona, follows a fierce rivalry between a protagonist and antagonist competing for power, authority, and respect in a male-dominated industry. A remake of the Venezuelan classic La Dueña, the series blends romance, revenge, and social ambition across 128 episodes.
How many episodes does The Return have?
The Return consists of 128 episodes across a single season. The series aired in its entirety in 2013 on Telemundo and has since concluded, with all episodes now available on streaming platforms including Hulu and Peacock Premium.
Is The Return a remake of another telenovela?
Yes, The Return (La Patrona) is a remake of La Dueña, a classic Venezuelan telenovela written by José Ignacio Cabrujas. The original series was produced in Venezuela, and this 2013 adaptation was produced by Telemundo Studios and Mexican production house Argos Comunicación.
What network aired The Return in 2013?
The Return (La Patrona) aired on Telemundo, the U.S.-based Spanish-language television network. The series was co-produced by Telemundo Studios in Miami and Argos Comunicación in Mexico, premiering on January 8, 2013, and running through the end of that year.
Who created the telenovela The Return?
The Return was created by Valentina Párraga, José Ignacio Cabrujas, and Julio César Mármol. Cabrujas was also the original author of La Dueña, the Venezuelan telenovela on which this series is based, giving the remake a direct creative link to its source material.
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