La CQ

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La CQ
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Also known asConstantino Quijano
Genre Comedy
Teen sitcom
Created by Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo
Written by
  • Luis Antonio Bautista "Jurgan" Jacobo
  • Rocío Martínez Lara
  • Óscar Sebastián Ortíz de Pinedo Gutiérrez
  • Alicia Magalli Urquieta Galicia
  • Ignacio "Iñaki" Otero Sosa
  • Mauricio Antonio Jalife Castañón
  • Sergio Adrián Sánchez "El Venado" Dorantes
  • Víctor Acosta
Directed bySergio Adrián Sánchez "El Venado" Dorantes
Creative directorLeo Ricciardi
Starring
Theme music composerGiorgio Torelli
Opening theme"La CQ", performed by the main cast
ComposersFrancisco Álvarez
Rómulo Gallego
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes100 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locations Mexico City
Caracas
CinematographyWily Balcazar
Editors
  • Joel Querra
  • José Lara
  • Yosmer Escalona
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Cartoon Network
Release6 August 2012 (2012-08-06) 
28 March 2014 (2014-03-28)
Related

La CQ (English: The CQ) is a Mexican television series created by Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo. Recorded at RCTV Studios in Caracas, Venezuela, it is a co-production between Televisa and Cartoon Network, making it also the first local original live-action series. [1] It follows a group of friends as they experience conflicts throughout their middle school years.

Contents

The series first premiered on 6 August 2012, and returned with season 2 exactly four months later in December. The show's series finale aired on 1 March 2014.

In June 2024, it was announced that a sequel series with a new group of students was in production. [2] The series, titled La CQ: nuevo ingreso , premiered on 9 December 2024. [3]

Plot

La CQ revolves around a group of eight friends who attend the middle school called Constantino Quijano. Each of the characters (Angel, Clara, Beto, Monche, Jenny, Danny, Adri, and Roque) often go through conflicts causing wild turns of events and misunderstandings, but more importantly always showing the value of friendship and being a team.

Characters

Production

La CQ was first conceived in 2006, with Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo commencing writing on the show the following year. [4] The show was announced to be in production in early 2012 after a co-production agreement was signed between Cartoon Network and Televisa. The show is considered to be the first live action series for Cartoon Network Latin America. [1]

The show was cancelled by Televisa in 2014. [5] After production ended, a movie and a Brazilian version [6] of the show were announced by Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo, with negotiations in January 2014 to discuss the future for the series' branding. [7] The show spawned a musical, [8] an album of songs, and tours across theaters in Mexico. [9]

Reception

La CQ received mixed reception and criticism since its premiere. Although the show was a critical success among Mexican audiences, who valued the family-oriented nature of the show, [5] other viewers criticized the plot of the episodes, the poor performances, the visual effects, the humor (considered simple and boring), and the excessive use of a laugh track. [10]

The show was also criticized by Mexican viewers due to Cartoon Network's partnership with Televisa, and the frowned upon nature of the organization. [10]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)Result
2013 Kids' Choice Awards Mexico [11] [12] Favorite TV SeriesLa CQWon
Favorite Actor in a Supporting RoleHarold AzuaraWon
Favorite ActressAle MüllerWon
Favorite Actress in a Supporting RoleAnna Fernanda UrdapilletaWon
2014 Premios TVyNovelas [13] Best Unit ProgramLa CQNominated

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 25August 6, 2012 (2012-08-06)September 17, 2012 (2012-09-17)
2 24December 6, 2012 (2012-12-06)April 7, 2013 (2013-04-07)
3 25May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)October 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)
4 26December 6, 2013 (2013-12-06)March 1, 2014 (2014-03-01)

Sequel series

On 5 June 2024, series creator Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo revealed that a sequel series was in the works, with a new generation entering the school. [2] It premiered on 9 December 2024. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Marquina, Alva (January 24, 2012). "La CQ primera serie en Co-Producción entre Televisa y Cartoon Network". ARTES9 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on February 11, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Maldonado, Vanessa (July 19, 2024). "TelevisaUnivision: La CQ returns to Mexican TV with a new season and a special production team". Produ.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  3. 1 2 L. Martínez, Mariana (September 19, 2024). "Cuándo se estrenará La CQ Nuevo ingreso y quiénes participan". infobae.com (in Spanish). Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  4. "Pedro Ortiz de Pinedo apuesta por la serie La CQ". eluniversal.com.mx (in Spanish). August 10, 2012. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Cueva, Álvaro (September 12, 2014). "Cancelación insólita". Grupo Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  6. Souza, Nielsen (January 4, 2013). "A CQ – Confusões ao Quadrado pré-estreia no Cartoon Network do Brasil". anmtv.xpg.com.br (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  7. "La CQ: Inicia planeación de la película y una posible versión brasileña". anmtvla.com (in Spanish). January 23, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  8. "La CQ, el musical". Cartelera de Teatro CDMX (in Spanish). October 18, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  9. Guadarrama, Armando (June 5, 2024). "Productor de Televisa anunció el regreso de "La CQ", recordado programa juvenil: "Sorpresa"". infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Souza, Nielsen (February 2, 2013). "A CQ – Confusões ao Quadrado estreia no Cartoon Network". anmtv.xpg.com.br (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  11. "Anuncian nominados a los Kids' Choice Awards México 2013". entretenimiento.terra.com (in Spanish). Entretenimiento Terra. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  12. Marie Palma F. "Lista de ganadores de los premios Kids Choice Awards México 2013" (in Spanish). StarMedia. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  13. "La CQ nominada como "Mejor Programa unitario"" (in Spanish). Retrieved June 5, 2014.