Two Deaths and Two Children

Two Deaths and Two Children is the first episode in the series.

Plot synopsis
The episode begins with Urraca at the funeral for Raymond of Burgundy. A voice over of Urraca drowns out the eulogy of the priest, and recounts how she can't remember what life was like without Raymond-- not because she loved him so much, but because he had been a part of her life for so long.

The scene flashes back to Urraca as a young child, lingering in a corner as her father, Alfonso VI, discusses her marriage to Raymond of Burgundy with several advisors. The advisors try to convince Alfonso that Urraca is too young to be officially married off, but he insists, citing that she is a true heir, and thus the rules must be bent. The camera pans to show other children nearby, a young Sancho and young Teresa.

The funeral scene fades back in, centering on the young Sancha and Alfonso Raimundez. Urraca tries to go to them, but is interrupted by advisors trying to comfort her from the funeral. She assures them that she is fine, and appears as the only one not to be shedding tears. Later, while walking in a hallway with one of her handmaids, Urraca admits that she is interested to see how her life changes, as she had never allowed herself to love anyone other than Raymond. The handmaid counters that she doubts Urraca will be alone for long as they pass by Gomez Gonzalez, who shoots a long glance at Urraca.

Another flashback occurs of Urraca and Raymond, shortly following the birth of Raimundez. Raymond tells a story of his adventuring through the Pyrenees, and how he thinks that Raimundez could one day conquer all of the lands. Urraca responds that she would be happy if he ruled the land they had.

In the present day, Alfonso VI discusses with his advisors what to do now that his son-in-law has passed. With Raimundez so young, the group worries about having an heir. Discussion of marrying Urraca off begin, but are quickly dismissed, as no suitable candidate seems as obvious as Raymond had. The king then names his illegitimate son Sancho to be the new heir in line for the throne.

Alfonso VI meets with Urraca and tells her that she will no longer be heir presumptive. While initially defensive, angrily asking what will happen to Raimundez, Urraca soon calms. She leaves to meet Gomez in the gardens, where they talk about her newfound independence. Gomez lets slip that he has been interested in Urraca for some time.

Meanwhile, one of Alfonso's men goes to Ucles to bring Sancho home. There, an intense battle against the Muslim Almoravids. Sancho attempts to flee the scene, but is swarmed by villagers who murder him.

The scene changes to look exactly as it did at the start of the episode, though this time, the funeral is for Sancho. A voice over of Urraca says that she has never lived life without a man taking charge.