El Cid is a Spanish historical action drama streaming television series. The series stars Jaime Lorente alongside José Luis García Pérez, Elia Galera, Carlos Bardem, Alicia Sanz and Jaime Olías, among others. The 5-episode first season was released on Prime Video on December 18, 2020, and the 2-episode second season is released on July 15, 2021.
Ruy is the son of a low-ranking nobleman who died in the service of Ferdinand, Count of Castile. Ferdinand, married to Queen Sancha, has become King of León by defeating in battle Sancha's brother, Bermudo. Sancha plots with a group of Leonese nobles to overthrow her husband and take the throne. Ruy becomes aware of the plot and realizes that his grandfather Rodrigo is involved.