New anthology series The People's Doctor premieres on Telemundo on Monday 15 July at 22h00, replacing
Come Back To Me which ends the week before.
It's described as a faith-based series inspired by Venezuelan doctor José Gregorio Hernández, who was born in 1864 and went on became a popular hero in South America and with the Catholic Church.
He was known for working with the poor, treating them for free, and for dedicating his life to medicine, teaching and religion.
In 2021, a century after his death, he was beautified by the Catholic Church when the church attributed a miracle to him.
A 10-year-old girl was shot in the head during a robbery in 2017 and doctors said that she'd be permanently disabled if she lived.
According to
Reuters, the church's records state that her mother prayed to Hernández, asking for her daughter to be saved, and she recovered fully.
A second miracle needs to be attributed to him by the church for him to be recognised as a saint.
He died in 1919 at the age of 54 after being hit by car.
Telemundo describes each episode of the series as presenting "an intensely spiritual journey on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity."
Coming up in the opening episodes:
Monday 15 July 2024
Noe was born with a neurological disease. His family supports him until fate leads him to beg for the life of the only survivor in his family.
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Two friends disappear, and Ingrid’s lover, Uriel, is the suspect. Her father chases him.
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Miguel is a prestigious cardiologist who is put to the test by life, he suffers from throat cancer. Now, he understands the value of his loved ones.
Thursday 18 July 2024
Frida subscribes to a website that influences her into self-destructive challenges, so much so that it leads her to her slitting her wrists.
Friday 19 July 2024
Alfredo and Isabel have Sofía, yet, he dreams of a boy to complete the family, the delivery is early and brings complications.
Saturday 20 July 2024
Valeria, 50, suffers from Alzheimers. A mixture of sweets and medicine has her on the verge of death.
Sunday 21 July 2024
Gaby, pressured by the eve of her 15th birthday and self-conscious about the development of her breasts, self-medicates and falls ill with bulimia.
Monday 22 July 2024
Gonzalo suffered from bullying, but now he is the one who bullies at school and Antonio, a victim of bone marrow cancer, is the target.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
Nayeli suffers from pancreatic cancer. Before dying she must reconcile with her parents, confess
the truth to her son and contact her ex.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
At the age of 11, Anita convulses. At the hospital she is diagnosed with a malignant tumour and is given only one more year to live.
Thursday 25 July 2024
To conquer the girl of his life, Martin does a challenge that puts his life in danger. It seems like a
suicide and he must undergo surgery.
Friday 26 July 2024
Daniela is all about anti-vaccination and one of her three children is a victim of tetanus. Although
she tries to cure him, she is unsuccessful.
Saturday 27 July 2024
Carmen, a single mother of two, falls into a diabetic coma and is about to die, but her son’s
repentance and faith make The People’s Doctor visit.
Sunday 28 July 2024
Natalia and Mateo, without meditating on the consequences of their actions, are expecting a baby.
Monday 29 July 2024
Ana and Luisa are mother and daughter, and the game of being like sisters leads them to a deadly
competition: on a motorcycle and at full speed.
Tuesday 30 July 2024
Javier, a diligent student who is bullied and tired of putting up with Bruno, learns to box and
gains muscle.
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Delia breaks up with her boyfriend and falls into depression. She meets Juan Pablo and a
misunderstanding puts him in danger; he must undergo surgery.
Premiere episodes of The People's Doctor air on Telemundo from Mondays to Sundays at 22h30.