Azul (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Azul is an action & adventure, drama and soap series.
What it’s about. Azul is a Mexican telenovela produced by Pinkye Morris and Yuri Breña for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from January 8 to March 22, 1996. Directed by Roberto Gómez Fernández, the telenovela stars Kate del Castillo and Armando Araiza and features the famous orca Keiko in a central role. The story follows Alejandra, a young woman who works at the dolphinarium of an amusement park in Mexico City while studying nursing. Together with Enrique, the son of the park's owner, she fights to protect Keiko, a beloved orca, from a criminal plot. As their romance blossoms, they must overcome greed, corruption, and the exploitation of wildlife, highlighting themes of love, friendship, and environmental conservation.
Who’s in it. Azul stars Zoraida Gómez as La Chamos, Kate del Castillo as Alejandra, Armando Silvestre as Ernesto and Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Azul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Azul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Azul tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Azul (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Azul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Azul worth watching?
- Azul holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Azul?
- Azul stars Zoraida Gómez, Kate del Castillo, Armando Silvestre, Patricia Reyes Spíndola and Armando Araiza.
- When was Azul released?
- Azul was released in 1996.