The Unconverted

IP-based Period Drama Series
10 episodes

 

In 1536, following the sudden death of her husband Francisco Mendes, Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi inherits the immense spice-trading empire of the House of Mendes, becoming the wealthiest woman in Europe at just 26. Born into privilege yet forced to live a dual life as a Crypto-Jew, she transforms from a detached young widow into a fearless crusader —risking everything to rescue her people from the grip of the Inquisition.

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Masterminding a secret network that moves tens of thousands of forcibly converted Jews from Europe to the safety of the Ottoman Empire, Gracia navigates betrayal, persecution, and treacherous politics. From Antwerp to Venice, Ferrara to Istanbul, she faces enemies on every front: the ruthless Grand Inquisitor Bishop da Silva, the ambitions of Charles V, the watchful eye of Queen Mary —and the jealousy of her own sister, Brianda.

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The Unconverted is a sweeping epic of resilience, intelligence, female-empowerment and sacrifice. The true story of a woman who defied kings, empires, and the Inquisition itself. Grounded in IP and historical authenticity, this series blends political intrigue, personal drama, and heroic resistance into a powerful tale that resonates as strongly today as it did in the Renaissance.