Right now you can watch Sortilegio in the US on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jacqueline Bracamontes's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on YouTube TV.

There is a reason Sortilegio keeps coming up in conversation. Sortilegio has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. María José is a simple small-town woman eagerly awaiting her wedding day to Alejandro Lombardo, unaware that her “Alejandro” is actually Bruno—the half-brother of the real Alejandro—who has inherited a vast fortune. The voice work from Jacqueline Bracamontes and William Levy adds real texture, not just recognisable names. It first aired in 2009. Sortilegio uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Sortilegio treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. Fans of María Isabel will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.

Sortilegio wrapped up in 2009, created by María Zarattini — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.