Zorro

Zorro in 1990 follows a noble masked crusader who protects a colonial town by night. Don Diego de la Vega leads a hidden life as Zorro, a swift swordsman who confronts oppression and corruption. With daring chases, clever disguises, and a mix of romance and danger, the hero challenges powerful officials while keeping his true identity secret from friends and family. The series blends action with personal drama as Diego juggles his public stature as a respected gentleman with the weighty burden of a vigilante alter ego. A capable ensemble supports a world filled with intrigue, loyalty, and risk.

Shot in Madrid, this 1990 series stars Duncan Regehr as Zorro with Henry Darrow as Don Alejandro de la Vega and Daniel Craig as Lieutenant Hidalgo. It aired on The Family Channel from 1990 to 1993 and totaled 88 episodes.

The New Zorro offered a bolder live action take with a vivid Madrid setting that broadened the legend beyond the Disney era. It also features Daniel Craig before his rise to global fame, adding an intriguing footnote to his screen career.

Viewers praised the mix of swashbuckling action and political drama that centers on justice and personal identity. The show built a steady following during its run and remains a notable entry in Zorro lore, reflected in its continued circulation on retro networks.

Awards: There are no widely reported major nominations for this series, and it did not win notable television awards. While it attracted a loyal audience across its 88 episodes, the series did not receive the standard awards recognition of its day.