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Queen of Swords/The Pretender
| The Pretender | |
| Season 1, Episode 18 | |
| Airdate | May 5, 2001 |
| Production Number | 113 |
| Written by | James Thorpe |
| Directed by | Peter Ellis |
| ← 1x17 The Return |
1x19 → Takes a Thief |
| Queen of Swords — Season One | |
The Pretender is the eighteenth episode of the first season of Queen of Swords, and the eighteenth episode overall.
Guest Stars: Alex Hassell (Andreo Rey), Jorge Montesi (Claudio Rey), Cyrielle Claire (Paloma Rey)
Contents |
Plot Overview
A lawyer from a ship is murdered on his way to Santa Helena, His last words "The Rey hacienda, all lies". Colonel Montoya and Grisham investigate and uncover a web of deceit involving the Rey family that leaves the son Andreo charged with murder. Tessa discovers the family secret and the Queen has to rescue Andreo and tell him of his parents secrets.
Notes
The sound of Andreo's arm breaking is more pronounced in some versions.
Arc Advancement
Happenings
Characters
The Rey family have been upstanding citizens of Santa Helena for 15 years.
Andreo is about 15/16 years old
The Queen refers to her horse's name "Chico"
Vera and Don Hidalgo do not appear in this episode although Tacho González is credited.
Referbacks
The Rey hacienda is mentioned in Episode 9.
Trivia
The Show
Behind the Scenes
Jorge Montesi also directed two episodes, The Serpent and The Uncle.
The Queen called her horse Chico, its real name and the horse Tessie Santiago preferred to ride. He had stunt doubles, Champion and Escandalo, for different action scenes.
Allusions and References
Memorable Moments
The Queen freeing Andreo from his chains.
Quotes
In Dr Helm's office
- Tessa "Colonel Montoya, you frightened me".
- Montoya "Really and yet the sight of a dead man does not. What do you think, Doctor?. Should I be offended?".
Montoya to Dr Helm regarding Andreo
- "A life of hard labour in a Monterey prison has been known to build strong character".
Montoya to The Queen
- Montoya "I had a dream about you last night. In my hand I held your beating heart".
- The Queen"Sounds romantic".
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