Set in early 18th-century Madrid, the plot follows the love story between an agoraphobic cook and a widowed nobleman.
The worst episode of "The Cook of Castamar" is "The Essential Ingredient", rated 7.3/10 from 155 user votes. It was directed by Iñaki Peñafiel and written by Tatiana Rodríguez. "The Essential Ingredient" aired on 2/21/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Credo Ut Intelligam".
Almost two years after a devastating loss, the Duke of Castamar hosts a big party. An agoraphobic Clara is forced to prove herself at her new job.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Tatiana Rodríguez
Amelia has shocking news for Enrique. The queen asks Melquíades to covertly find an important document. A fire threatens Rosalia's future at Castamar.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Arantxa Cuesta
Diego and Amelia celebrate their news but Gabriel voices his suspicions. Sol waits for her wish to be fulfilled. Enrique remembers a failed plan.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Ramón Tarrés
When the king goes missing during the party, Diego and his friends search for him. Meanwhile, Clara makes an unexpected discovery she must keep secret.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Ramón Tarrés
Diego, feeling conflicted about his night with Amelia, turns to an old friend for advice. Clara's guilt engulfs her. Gabriel is distrustful of Enrique.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Arantxa Cuesta
Singer Carlo Broschi is invited to perform a concert at Castamar. Diego meets a young woman and Clara gets jealous. During the party, tragedy strikes.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Tatiana Rodríguez, Víctor Pedreira
When Clara is found unconscious, Diego insists on staying by her bedside, no matter the social implications. Amelia, however, won't be deterred.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Tatiana Rodríguez, Víctor Pedreira
The day of Diego and Amelia's wedding — and Clara's father's execution — brings multiple last-minute surprises for everyone at Castamar.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Tatiana Rodríguez, Ramón Tarrés, Víctor Pedreira
Amelia faces a serious complication with her pregnancy and turns to an unexpected source for help. Alfredo searches for a missing Gabriel.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Víctor Pedreira
Diego resorts to kidnapping in an attempt to find Enrique so he can seek vengeance. Amelia acts as Gabriel's caretaker and tries to lift his spirits.
Director: Norberto López Amado
Writer: Arantxa Cuesta
Diego helps Clara search for evidence of her condemned father's innocence. Enrique plots to frame Francisco. Amelia asks Elisa for a favor.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Arantxa Cuesta
After a wounded Alfredo reports back to Castamar, Diego desperately looks for his brother. Úrsula is tormented by someone from her past.
Director: Iñaki Peñafiel
Writer: Ramón Tarrés