About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Promise
Aired 29 October 2021 • 57 min
Maradona overdoses and his state is critical. In another moment, Diego starts his career as a soccer player.
2. Dictation
Aired 29 October 2021 • 60 min
The concern about the player’s health starts to break family ties. In '78, Diego makes his debut in Argentina’s national team.
3. Machine
Aired 29 October 2021 • 60 min
In Uruguay, Tota and Chitoro keep a close eye on Claudia. In 1980, Boca buys Pelusa, and he plays his first World Cup.
4. South American
Aired 29 October 2021 • 61 min
Journalists look for the most macabre news. Diego is transferred to Barça, but his stay goes off on the left foot.
5. Broken
Aired 29 October 2021 • 58 min
Claudia and Tota confront the past. Diego is forced to leave Barcelona.
6. Vesuvius
Aired 5 November 2021 • 65 min
Maradona is out of danger, but his condition is still critical. Diego goes to Napoli, and creates extreme fanatism in the city.
7. Free
Aired 5 November 2021 • 64 min
Diego hires Coppola as his manager, and meets Cristiana Sinagra.
8. Cristiana
Aired 12 November 2021 • 60 min
Diego has an intense romance with Cristiana. Meanwhile, at the clinic, Maradona suffers withdrawal.
9. Capitan
Aired 19 November 2021 • 59 min
Diego tries to get cocaine, but is discovered by the clinic staff. In 1986, the national team arrives in Mexico for the World Cup.
10. God
Aired 26 November 2021 • 70 min
During the 1986 World Cup, Argentina plays an iconic match against England. Diego has recovered, but he goes back to his bad habits.