Blood & Gold

Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral stars as Joaquin Murrieta in Blood & Gold.


To some he was a hero. To others, a villain. He stained 19th century California with the blood of his enemies. He was a desperado, a leader, an avenger for his people… and an inspiration for Hollywood’s Zorro. Written by one of his descendants, this is the story of how Joaquin Murrieta becomes a legend.


Before he was an outlaw, he was just Joaquin: a young man in love who believed anything was possible. But as he fights for a better life with his beloved Rosita, the irresistible dream of the California Gold Rush quickly turns into a nightmare. White men rule this land with prejudice and terror, and Joaquin’s success only fuels their jealousy and resentment. Their answer is an act of unspeakable violence.


Driven to take bloody vengeance, Joaquin hunts down his enemies one by one. In the face of American savagery, Joaquin takes up the life of an outlaw—one determined to strike back at his oppressors and reclaim a place in this vast land for himself and his people.


Blood & Gold is a Realm production based on the novel “Blood and Gold: The Legend of Joaquin Murrieta” by Jeffrey J. Mariotte and Peter Murrieta and adapted for audio by Greg Cox. Listen Away.


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16. Legend
Even a change of heart cannot prevent the final showdown that cements Joaquin Murrieta’s legacy forever.
42 min
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15. Leader
With his enemies terrorizing Mexicans across California, Joaquin begins forming an army.
40 min
3
14. Betrayal
A new betrayal hits close to home—and hardens Joaquin’s resolve to reclaim California once and for all.
37 min
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13. Pursuit
Joaquin turns the tables on his pursuers and sends a powerful message.
37 min
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12. Dissent
Dissent is growing within the gang, and a bold move by Joaquin puts everyone in danger.
37 min
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11. San Jose
In the wake of another failed job, a shocking betrayal reveals a new enemy for Joaquin.
36 min
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10. Antonia
Joaquin lets someone new into his inner circle—under one dire condition.
37 min
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9. Rules
Joaquin is finding his footing as a leader, but when a job goes wrong, cracks form within the ranks.
38 min
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8. Outlaw
Joaquin’s fearsome reputation is growing, and so are his feelings for someone new.
40 min
10
7. Tres Dedos
Joaquin and his new gang of outlaws begin their reign, and California’s racist rule shudders in their wake.
39 min
11
Desert Night: Soundscapes from the World of Blo...
Enter Joaquin Murrieta’s world with an ambient mix of nighttime sounds from 19th century California. A crackling fire, coyotes howl in the distance, an owl hoots, a storm approaches.
20 min
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Dawn: Soundscapes from the World of Blood and Gold
Enter Joaquin Murrieta's world with an ambient mix of daytime sounds from 19th century California. The breaks over the desert, a horse whinnies, hawks circle overhead.
20 min
13
6. Brother
Joaquin’s hopes for a fresh start are shattered once again and, on behalf of all Mexicans, he vows to strike back.
41 min
14
5. Vengeance
On his new mission, Joaquin finds community—and his first taste of revenge.
38 min
15
4. Blood
Tensions between Joaquin’s family and their racist neighbors boil over—and a brutal act of violence sets Joaquin on a new path.
37 min
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3. Gold
Joaquin and Rosita begin their new life in California, but their new home is not as welcoming as they had hoped.
38 min
17
2. Rosita
En route to California, Joaquin and Rosita have big dreams, but the journey is dangerous and their marriage begins with a bang.
37 min
18
1. Joaquin
At the height of the Mexican-American War, Joaquin Murrieta is 15 and in love, but an act of violence against his community gives him new purpose.
39 min
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Introducing Blood & Gold, starring Richard Cabral
Blood & Gold premieres Fall 2022
1 min