Telemundo’s new mobile-first slate launches with María, Mother of God, the first-ever biblical vertical series, co-produced with VIP 2000 TV
Miami, FL – September 24, 2025 – Telemundo Studios announced an expansion of its alternative content production with the launch of an innovative mobile-first format featuring vertical, short-form content created for a new generation of Spanish-language audiences. Designed to deliver bold and engaging storytelling, this new format showcases a dynamic portfolio of content in compact episodes, reflecting Telemundo audiences’ evolving video consumption habits.
Blending Telemundo’s legacy of high-impact drama with the immediacy of mobile-first storytelling, each episode is crafted to captivate audiences instantly, without compromising the essence and quality Telemundo is known for.
The portfolio will feature a wide range of content designed to appeal to diverse audiences, from reimagined versions of Telemundo hits like Armas de Mujer and Diario de un Gigoló to original productions developed specifically for this new format. This approach ensures audiences can rediscover iconic stories while also engaging with fresh, compelling content that reflects contemporary viewing preferences.
“With this new mobile-first portfolio, we’re building on Telemundo’s legacy of Spanish-language drama while adapting to the evolving ways audiences prefer to watch content today,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “The slate launches with new originals like María, Mother of God as part of a four-title lineup, reaffirming our role as the home of Spanish-language scripted content, regardless of screen or format.”
With María, Mother of God, which finished production in Miami, Telemundo and VIP 2000 TV, co-producers of the project, are the first to reimagine biblical stories in a mobile-first format. The 25-episode vertical series reimagine one of the Bible’s most iconic love stories for a new generation. It also marks the debut of a planned franchise of biblical love stories, with upcoming titles including Moses & Zipporah, Sanson & Dalila and John the Baptist & Salome.
The full franchise will be unveiled at Content Americas 2026, where buyers will be given an exclusive first look at this bold new slate.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 92 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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