Mujeres asesinas (2022 TV series)

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Mujeres asesinas
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Genre Drama
Based onThe Mujeres asesinas book series
by Marisa Grinstein
Developed by Alicia Luna
Country of originMexico
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
  • Rafael Cuadros Valle
  • Luis Luisillo Miguel
  • Vincenzo Gratteri
  • Fernando Casasús Fernández
  • Manuel Badía
  • Jorge Bermúdez
Editors
  • Felipe Ortiz Canseco
  • Jorge Silva
  • Coco Manrique
Camera setup Multi-camera
Production companyPlétora Productions
Original release
Network Vix
Release4 November 2022 (2022-11-04) 
present (present)
Related

Mujeres asesinas is a Mexican streaming television series developed by Alicia Luna. [1] It is a reimagined version of the series of the same name, based on the book series written by Marisa Grinstein. [2] The series premiered on Vix on 4 November 2022. [3]

Contents

In September 2023, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on 15 March 2024. [4] [5]

Premise

Each episode presents a stand-alone story in which women face a difficult life because of violent partners, manipulative parents, or humiliating situations, and turn to violence and death to end their situation.

Production

Development

On 29 June 2022, the series was announced for TelevisaUnivision's streaming platform Vix, with filming having begun earlier that month. [1] [6] The series premiered on 4 November 2022. [3] [7] On 27 September 2023, Vix renewed the series for a second season. [4] The second season premiered on 15 March 2024. [5]

Casting

On 29 June 2022, it was announced that Yalitza Aparicio would star in an episode of the series. [8] On 19 August 2022, Catherine Siachoque, Barbie Casillas, Macarena García, Jedet, Nicole Curiel, Claudia Martín, and Sara Maldonado were announced in starring roles. [9] On 27 September 2023, Carolina Miranda, África Zavala, Litzy, Tessa Ía, Carolina Ramírez, Sofía Espinosa, Elyfer Torres and Ariana Saavedra were announced to star in the second season. [4]

Episodes

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 84 November 2022 (2022-11-04)23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)
2 8 [10] 15 March 2024 (2024-03-15)26 April 2024 (2024-04-26) [10]

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [2] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [2]
11"Las golondrinas"Pepe Castro Alicia Luna 4 November 2022 (2022-11-04)
Silvia is a recently graduated nurse who has a close relationship with her mother, Marta. However, her relationship with her father, Rafael, is more complex. Rafael is a retired alcoholic policeman that physically and psychologically abuses Silvia and Marta. When Marta dies, Silvia decides to move out, but Rafael files a complaint against her for abandoning a disabled person. Upon returning home, Silvia begins to plan Rafael's death using her knowledge as a nurse.
Cast: Macarena García as Silvia, Luis Felipe Tovar as Rafael, Claudia Ramírez as Marta, Julia Urbini as Luisa, Sebastián Poza as Leonardo, Diana Golden as Violeta, Olivia Duflos as Child Silvia
22"La niña ladrona"Pepe CastroAlicia Luna11 November 2022 (2022-11-11)
Lupe was kidnapped as a child by Tere, while trying to cross the border to the United States with her parents. Tere forces Lupe to work on the streets to make a living, while her son Raúl becomes Lupe's protector and boyfriend, but that doesn't stop the abuse from Tere. When Anita, a six-year-old girl, arrives, Lupe decides to put a stop to Tere's abuse and child abductions.
Cast: Barbie Casillas as Lupe, Arcelia Ramírez as Teresa, Leo Casta as Raúl, Ricardo Gómez as Memo, Pablo Astiazarán as the Priest, Tsayamhall as Lupe's mother, Julio Grijalva as Lupe's father, Ámbar Luz as Child Lupe, María Schwartau as Angelita, José Ángel Garrido as Child Raúl, Santiago Escobedo as César, Gerardo Saldaña as Carlitos, Baltazar Sebastián as Nando, Mía Fabri as Anita
33"La insomne"Carlos García AgrazAlicia Luna18 November 2022 (2022-11-18)
After a fire in her house kills her family, Rocío loses the willpower to pursue her dreams as a teacher. Gabino, Rocío's boyfriend, proposes to take over her parents' business and start a family, but she is still haunted by the accident. Rocío and Gabino get married and have two children, but one of them dies, which further affects her mental health.
Cast: Yalitza Aparicio as Rocío, Leticia Huijara as Doña Soco, Luis Fernando Peña as Gabino, Ana Silva Garza as Doña Flor, Nicole Salgado Hernández as Lucero, José Luis Huerta as Rocío's father, Mayahuel de Monte as Rocío's mother, Saúl Osvaldo as Ramón
44"Llámame Paula"Ana Lorena PerézriosAlicia Luna & Fernando Casasús Fernández25 November 2022 (2022-11-25)
Ángel is a young physical therapist who decides to embrace his true self and sexuality by becoming Paula. After meeting Napoleón at work, Paula goes on a date with him. During a party, Napoleón introduces Paula to Mario, a successful architect, and they decide to compete for Paula's love. Napoleón becomes obsessed with Paula, and despite her rejection, he harasses her to the point of breaking into her house.
Cast: Jedet as Paula, Axel Ricco as Napoleón, Ramiro Fumazoni as Mario, Jade Fraser as Ximena, Juan Sahagún as Juan, Gizeht Galatea as Amparo, Gina Pedret as Marcela
55"Bodas de plata"Pepe CastroAlicia Luna2 December 2022 (2022-12-02)
Blanca is a submissive housewife who lives a marriage is full of secrets and betrayals. As Blanca and Fernando celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, she signs their will, leaving their nephew Guillermo as their sole heir.
Cast: Catherine Siachoque as Blanca, Alejandro de Hoyos as Guillermo, Antonio de la Vega as Fernando Longarés, Arleth Terán as Diana, Ruth Rosas as Soledad, Yolanda Ventura as Inés, Lisardo as Francisco del Río, Arena Ibarra as Marisol del Río, Luis Uribe as Don Andrés
66"Como hermanas"Pepe CastroAlicia Luna9 December 2022 (2022-12-09)
Grisel is a timid and self-conscious teenager who hates the way she looks. Her mother constantly disdains her because of her eating habits and physical appearance. While looking for their purpose in life, Grisel and her best friend Ángelica become captivated by Pablo, a social media star, whose intense and fleeting personality captivates them.
Cast: Nicole Curiel as Grisel, Alexa Archundia as Ángelica, Santiago Achaga as Pablo, Ludyvina Velarde as Patricia, Paco de la O as Ángelica's father, Paola Toyos as Ángelica's mother, Julia Maqueo as Jimena, Gabriel Santoyo as Homero, Ela Hernández as Lina, Oriana Gidi as Oriana
77"La chef"Carlos García AgrazAlicia Luna16 December 2022 (2022-12-16)
Adriana goes out with Martín, a drug dealer. After Martín leaves her, Adriana opens a restaurant that quickly becomes popular. Years later, Martín returns to Adriana's life, and they begin their romance that was abandoned before.
Cast: Claudia Martín as Adriana, Alex Perea as Martín, Carolina Politi as Berta, Benjamín Rivero as Miguel, Paty Díaz as Toña, Samuel Gallegos as Eugenio, Fernanda Bernal as Viviana, Diego Marino as Mozo, José Jaime Orozco as Poncho
88"La condena"Ana Lorena PerézriosAlicia Luna23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)
Alejandra marries Fermín, who pretends to be her protector. After a while, Alejandra discovers that Fermín’s passion is merely a manifestation of his inordinate jealousy.
Cast: Sara Maldonado as Alejandra, Arturo Barba as Fermín, Karina Gidi as Berta, Adriana Williams as Violeta, Pedro Romo as Gustavo

Season 2 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [10] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [10]
91"Rosario"Pepe Castro Alicia Luna 15 March 2024 (2024-03-15)
Cast: Elyfer Torres as Rosario, Carlos Ferro as Guillermo, Emiliano García as Miguel, Santiago Vega as Francisco, Marco Núñez as Candido, Heberto Silva as Ezequiel, Rosalinda Esparza as Araceli, Lety Grey as Celia, Paulina de Lira as Catalina, Erudi Minero as Frida, Diana Mercado as Jacinta, Michael Velázquez as Rómulo
102"Esmeralda"Pepe CastroMarisa Grinstein & Francisco Casasús Fernández15 March 2024 (2024-03-15)
Cast: Carolina Miranda as Esmeralda, Alosian Vivancos as Alex, Leidi Gutiérrez as Tere, Ana Patricia Rojo as Marina, René Strickler as Charly, Amairani Calderón as Naty, Abril Onyl as Clarita, Francisco Avendaño as Alex's father, Usi Velasco as Alex's mother, Monserrat Curries as Estela, Marco Sánchez as Martín, Karla Mora as Jacinta
113"Virginia"Pepe CastroMarisa Grinstein22 March 2024 (2024-03-22)
Cast: Ariana Saavedra as Virginia, Diego Klein as Milton, Yéssica Salazar as Alba, Daniela Cortés as Simona, Brianda Barajas as Purificación, Alcira Chalbaud as Susana, Lizbeth Ramírez as Purificación's mom, Carlos Gallardo as Lucas / Tobias, Juan Ángel Esparza as Nelson, Jorge Landetta as Cristian, Diego Olaya as Alberto, Carlos César González as Alejandro
124"Hortensia"Carlos García AgrazAlicia Luna29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)
Cast: Litzy as Hortensia, Alicia Jaziz as Azucena, Iván Amozurrutia as Matías, Juan Ríos as Adolfo, Gabriela Carrillo as Gloria, Sofy Marló as Lila, Estefania Martínez as Irene
135"Lorenza"Pepe CastroMarisa Grinstein5 April 2024 (2024-04-05)
Cast: África Zavala as Lorenza, Vico Escorcia as Rita, Héctor Kotsifakis as Simón, Fátima Torre as Diana, Maria Lorette as Isa, Rodrigo Nuño as Fernando, José Antonio Estrada as Pedro, Celia Marcué as Alicia, Alejandro Porter as Abel
146"Aurora"Kenya MárquezMarisa Grinstein12 April 2024 (2024-04-12)
Cast: Tessa Ía as Aurora, Polo Morín as Eduardo, José Pablo Minor as Esteban, Catalia López as Lupe, Diego Zárate as Nico, Christian Venegas as Claudio
157"Magdalena"TBATBA19 April 2024 (2024-04-19)
Cast: Sofía Espinosa as Magdalena
168"Nancy"TBATBA26 April 2024 (2024-04-26)
Cast: Carolina Ramírez as Nancy

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