The 2022 miniseries (originally titled Sin Límites ) is a high-budget Spanish historical drama that dramatizes the first circumnavigation of the globe. Directed by Simon West ( Con Air ), the six-episode series stars Rodrigo Santoro as Ferdinand Magellan and Álvaro Morte as Juan Sebastián Elcano. Plot Summary and Historical Context
While it captures the spirit of the Age of Discovery, viewers on IMDb have noted significant "artistic liberties" and occasional historical inaccuracies for the sake of drama. Episode Guide Boundless (TV Mini Series 2022) The 2022 miniseries (originally titled Sin Límites )
Constant tension between the Portuguese Magellan and his wary Spanish captains. Episode Guide Boundless (TV Mini Series 2022) Constant
Rodrigo Santoro is praised for portraying a complex, often ruthless Magellan, while Álvaro Morte’s Elcano provides a sympathetic counterpoint as he evolves into a leader. Production and Reception Critics at Decider compared its
Following Magellan's death in the Philippines, the rakish former prisoner Elcano assumes leadership, ultimately leading only 18 survivors back to Spain on a single ship, the Victoria . Production and Reception
Critics at Decider compared its aesthetic to Game of Thrones , noting the use of historically accurate languages (Spanish and Portuguese) and cinematic set pieces.