Metástasis

Colombian, Spanish-language version of the U.S. crime drama Breaking Bad

This article is about the television show. For the medical condition, see metastasis.

Metástasis

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Genre| Crime drama
Telenovela
Based on| Breaking Bad
by Vince Gilligan
Directed by|

* Andi Baiz
* Andrés Biermann

Starring|

* Diego Trujillo
* Roberto Urbina [es]
* Sandra Reyes [es]
* Julián Arango

Country of origin| Colombia
Original language| Castilian Spanish
No. of seasons| 5
No. of episodes| 62
Production
Production locations| Bogotá, Colombia and surroundings[1]
Production companies|

* Sony Pictures Television
* Teleset

Original release
Network|

* UniMás
* Fox Latin America
* Caracol Television

Release| June 8 (2014-06-08) –
September 18, 2014 (2014-09-18)
Related
Breaking Bad

Metástasis (meaning "metastasis" in Spanish, and being derived from the Greek μετάστασις meaning change in place) is a Colombian telenovela series, a Spanish language remake of the American crime drama Breaking Bad that transposes the events of the original from the United States to Colombia.[2] It follows the storyline for all five seasons of Breaking Bad, with alterations to its pacing, visual style, and subplot elements.

The series premiered on June 8, 2014 until September 18, 2014, airing a total of 62 episodes.[3][4] It has been broadcast in Chile, Venezuela, Peru, the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico, among other countries, by Fox Latin America.[5]

## Plot[edit]

See also: Breaking Bad § Premise

Walter Blanco is a frustrated high school chemistry teacher, married to his unexpectedly-pregnant wife Cielo Blanco, and father of his disabled son Walter Blanco Jr. Walter also works in a car wash in the afternoons. When he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he wonders what will happen to his family when he dies.

Witnessing a raid by the Anti-Narcotics Police organized by his brother-in-law Henry Navarro, Walter recognizes a former student of his: José Miguel Rosas, whom he contacts to manufacture and sell methamphetamine and thus ensure the economic well-being of his family. But the approach to the world of drugs and dealing with traffickers and mobsters contaminates Walter's mind, making him gradually abandon his straight and predictable personality to become someone without too many scruples when it comes to getting what he wants.

## Production[edit]

The idea for a Spanish remake of Breaking Bad was originally conceived due to how cable television is not common in Latin America.[6] The episodes were individually shot in an average of two and a half days, compared to eight for its American counterpart.

Some changes were made to adapt aspects of Breaking Bad's American elements to Metástasis' Colombian setting. The outdoor scenes of Metástasis were shot in Bogotá, which has a colder and more mountainous environment compared to the deserts surrounding Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pest exterminators are uncommon in the region, so the main characters pose as demolition experts in the latter half of the fifth season. Saúl Bueno (the show's equivalent of Saul Goodman) demonstrates his legal services on a television talk show rather than through commercials, as legal services cannot be advertised in Colombia.[3] The iconic recreational vehicle which Jesse and Walter use to cook meth is replaced by a school bus, as RVs are rare in Latin America.[6]

## Cast[edit]

* Diego Trujillo – Walter Blanco (Walter White)
* Roberto Urbina [es] – José Miguel Rosas (Jesse Pinkman)
* Sandra Reyes [es] – Cielo Blanco (Skyler White)
* Julián Arango – Henry Navarro (Hank Schrader)[7]
* Luis Eduardo Arango – Saúl Bueno (Saul Goodman)[8]
* Diego Garzón – Walter Blanco Jr. (Walter White Jr.)
* Manuel Gómez – Gustavo Cortéz (Gus Fring)
* Frank Ramírez – Héctor Salamanca
* Damián Alcázar – Tuco Salamanca[1]

## Distribution[edit]

In Mexico, Televisa's Channel 5 broadcast the series Monday through Friday at midnight;[9] in the United States, the series aired on UniMás, with a debut simulcast on UniMás, Univision, and Galavisión on Sunday, June 8, 2014.[10]

## Series overview[edit]

Overview of seasons of Metástasis Season  | Episodes  | Originally aired

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First aired  | Last aired
1  | 7  | June 8, 2014 (2014-06-08) | June 18, 2014 (2014-06-18)
2  | 13  | June 23, 2014 (2014-06-23) | July 9, 2014 (2014-07-09)
3  | 13  | July 10, 2014 (2014-07-10) | July 27, 2014 (2014-07-27)
4  | 13  | July 28, 2014 (2014-07-28) | August 19, 2014 (2014-08-19)
5  | 16  | August 20, 2014 (2014-08-20) | September 18, 2014 (2014-09-18)

## Reception[edit]

Vince Gilligan, the original creator of Breaking Bad, praised Metástasis' creators for being able to create the original series' entire runtime much faster and on a smaller budget.[3]

Awards and nominations for Metástasis Year  | Award  | Category  | Nominee  | Result

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2016  | India Catalina Awards | Best antagonistic actor of telenovela or series[11] | Frank Ramirez | Won
TvyNovelas Awards  | Best Supporting Actor in a Series[12] | Julian Arango  | Nominated
Diego Garzón  | Nominated

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b David Redondo (2013-10-03). "'Metástasis', la versión latina de 'Breaking Bad'" ["Metástasis, the Latin version of "Breaking Bad""]. Cadena Ser (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
2. ^ "Breaking Bad lives on in Colombian remake Metástasis". the Guardian. 2013-10-07. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
3. ^ a b c Levin, Gary (June 3, 2014). "'Breaking Bad' doesn't get lost in Spanish translation". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 7, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
4. ^ Jue, Teresa (September 17, 2014). "Spanish-language 'Breaking Bad,' 'Metastasis,' has series finale". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
5. ^ Laura Rojas (2013-10-31). "Detalles exclusivos de Metástasis, la adaptación de Breaking Bad" [Exclusive details about Metástasis, the adaptation of Breaking Bad]. Enter.co (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
6. ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (October 2, 2013). "Meet Walter Blanco: Breaking Bad Gets Spanish-language Version". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2013.
7. ^ O'Connell, Michael (May 13, 2013). "Univision and Sony Firm Up Plans for a Breaking Bad Spanish-language Remake". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
8. ^ Bennett, Laura (February 7, 2014). "The Amazing World of Breaking Bad en Español". New Statesman. Progressive Media International. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
9. ^ "Metástasis". Canal 5. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-08-08.
10. ^ ""Metástasis" – the Latin American Adaptation of "Breaking Bad" - to Debut with Simulcast on Univision, UniMás and Galavisión". Business Wire (Press release). 19 May 2014. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
11. ^ @ElUniversalCtg (2016-03-05). "Y los ganadores de los premios India Catalina 2016 son..." [Y los ganadores de los premios India Catalina 2016 son...]. Eluniversal.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
12. ^ Tvynovelas (2016-02-26). "Estos son los nominados a los Premios TVyNovelas 2016" [These are the nominees for the TVyNovelas 2016 Awards]. tvynovelas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2016-02-26.

## External links[edit]

* Metástasis at IMDb
* Series page on Teleset website (in Spanish)
* Metástasis on UniMás

* v
* t
* e

Breaking Bad

Episodes|

| Season 1|

* "Pilot"
* "Cat's in the Bag..."
* "...And the Bag's in the River"
* "Cancer Man"
* "Gray Matter"
* "Crazy Handful of Nothin'"
* "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal"

|

Season 2|

* "Seven Thirty-Seven"
* "Grilled"
* "Bit by a Dead Bee"
* "Down"
* "Breakage"
* "Peekaboo"
* "Negro y Azul"
* "Better Call Saul"
* "4 Days Out"
* "Over"
* "Mandala"
* "Phoenix"
* "ABQ"

Season 3|

* "No Más"
* "Caballo sin Nombre"
* "I.F.T."
* "Green Light"
* "Más"
* "Sunset"
* "One Minute"
* "I See You"
* "Kafkaesque"
* "Fly"
* "Abiquiu"
* "Half Measures"
* "Full Measure"

Season 4|

* "Box Cutter"
* "Thirty-Eight Snub"
* "Open House"
* "Bullet Points"
* "Shotgun"
* "Cornered"
* "Problem Dog"
* "Hermanos"
* "Bug"
* "Salud"
* "Crawl Space"
* "End Times"
* "Face Off"

Season 5|

| Part 1|

* "Live Free or Die"
* "Madrigal"
* "Hazard Pay"
* "Fifty-One"
* "Dead Freight"
* "Buyout"
* "Say My Name"
* "Gliding Over All"

|

Part 2|

* "Blood Money"
* "Buried"
* "Confessions"
* "Rabid Dog"
* "To'hajiilee"
* "Ozymandias"
* "Granite State"
* "Felina"

Characters|

* Walter White
* Skyler White
* Jesse Pinkman
* Hank Schrader
* Marie Schrader
* Walter White Jr.
* Saul Goodman
* Gus Fring
* Mike Ehrmantraut

Related|

* Franchise
* Awards and nominations
* Better Call Saul
* "Breaking Bad"
* El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
* Metástasis
* Talking Bad
* Los Pollos Hermanos
* "Baby Blue"
* Faking Bad
* Spiralix heisenbergi
* "What Animated Women Want"
* "Pickle Rick"
* "Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab"

* v
* t
* e

Caracol Televisión original programming

Current|

* La venganza de Analía (since 2020)
* Arelys Henao (since 2022)
* La primera vez (since 2023)
* Paraíso blanco (since 2023)

Former|

| 1990s debuts|

* La mujer del presidente (1997)
* Padres e hijos (1999-2009)

|

2000s debuts|

* La Baby Sister (2000)
* Amantes del desierto (2001)
* Pedro el escamoso (2001)
* Amor a mil (2001)
* Luzbel está de visita (2001)
* El clon (2002)
* Pasión de Gavilanes (2003)
* La venganza (2003)
* Sofía dame tiempo (2003)
* Mesa para tres (2004)
* Te voy a enseñar a querer (2004)
* La saga, negocio de familia (2004)
* La mujer en el espejo (2004)
* Ángel de la guarda, mi dulce compañía (2005)
* La Tormenta (2005)
* Amores cruzados (2006)
* Tu voz estéreo (2006–2020)
* Sin tetas no hay paraíso (2006)
* Nuevo rico, nuevo pobre (2007)
* ¿Quién amará a María? (2008)
* La quiero a morir (2008)
* Vecinos (2008–09)
* El cartel (2008–2010)
* Bermúdez (2009)
* La bella Ceci y el imprudente (2009)
* Las muñecas de la mafia (2009–2019)
* Gabriela, giros del destino (2009)

2010s debuts|

* El Encantador (2010)
* Bella calamidades (2010)
* Yo no te pido la luna (2010)
* Los caballeros las prefieren brutas (2010–2012)
* La Teacher de Inglés (2011)
* Amar y temer (2011)
* La bruja (2011)
* El secretario (2011)
* Infiltrados (2011)
* Primera dama (2011)
* El laberinto (2012)
* Pablo Escobar, el patrón del mal (2012)
* Rafael Orozco, el ídolo (2012)
* El Señor de los Cielos: Season 1 (2013)
* La hipocondríaca (2013)
* 5 viudas sueltas (2013)
* Mentiras perfectas (2013)
* La ronca de oro (2014)
* La viuda negra (2014)
* La suegra (2014)
* Fugitivos (2014)
* Metástasis (2014)
* El Chivo (2014)
* Los hombres también lloran (2015)
* Dulce amor (2015)
* Laura, una vida extraordinaria (2015)
* Hermanitas Calle (2015)
* Sinú, río de pasiones (2016)
* La esclava blanca (2016)
* El tesoro (2016)
* La Niña (2016)
* Cuando vivas conmigo (2016)
* Polvo carnavalero (2017)
* Alias JJ: Lo que pasa tras las rejas (2017)
* Los Morales (2017)
* Tarde lo conocí (2017)
* La Cacica (2017)
* La Nocturna (2017–2020)
* La mamá del 10 (2018)
* La ley secreta (2018)
* La Reina del Flow (2018–2021)
* El Bronx (2019)
* Loquito por ti (2018)
* La gloria de Lucho (2019)
* Un bandido honrado (2019)
* Bolívar (2019)
* El hijo del Cacique (2019–2020)
* Los Briceño (2019)

2020s debuts|

* Amar y vivir (2020)
* La reina de Indias y el conquistador (2020)
* El Cartel de los Sapos: el origen (2021)
* Las Villamizar (2022)
* El rey, Vicente Fernández (2022)
* Entre sombras (2022)
* Los Medallistas (2023)
* Ventino: El precio de la gloria (2023)
* Romina poderosa (2023)

* Category

* v
* t
* e

Sony Pictures Television Latin America Productions

Former|

| 2000s debuts|

* Isa TKM (2008–2009)
* Isa TK+ (2009–2010)

|

2010s debuts|

* Rosario Tijeras (2010)
* La Pola (2010)
* Los caballeros las prefieren brutas (2010–2012)
* La hipocondríaca (2013)
* La prepago (2013)
* La suegra (2014)
* Metástasis (2014)
* El Mariachi (2014)
* Señorita Pólvora (2015)
* Lady, la vendedora de rosas (2015)
* El Dandy (2015)
* Bloque de búsqueda (2016)
* Blue Demon (2016–2017)
* Rosario Tijeras (2016–2019)
* El Comandante (2017)
* Paquita la del Barrio (2017)
* Paraíso Travel (2018)
* Tres Milagros (2018)
* Atrapada (2018)
* María Magdalena (2018)
* The Queen of Flow (2018–2021)
* La Guzmán (2019)
* El Barón (2019)
* La gloria de Lucho (2019)
* La Bandida (2019)
* La reina soy yo (2019)
* Los elegidos (2019)

2020s debuts|

* De brutas, nada (2020–present)

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