Mujeres asesinas (2022 TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Mujeres asesinas book series by Marisa Grinstein |
| Developed by | Alicia Luna |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company | Plétora Productions |
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| Network | Vix |
| Release | 4 November 2022 – present |
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Mujeres asesinas is a Mexican 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]
In September 2023, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on 15 March 2024.[4][5]
Premise
[edit]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
[edit]Development
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | 4 November 2022 | 23 December 2022 | |
| 2 | 8 | 15 March 2024 | 26 April 2024 | |
Season 1 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [2] | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Las golondrinas" | Pepe Castro | Alicia Luna | 4 November 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "La niña ladrona" | Pepe Castro | Alicia Luna | 11 November 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "La insomne" | Carlos García Agraz | Alicia Luna | 18 November 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Llámame Paula" | Ana Lorena Perézrios | Alicia Luna & Fernando Casasús Fernández | 25 November 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Bodas de plata" | Pepe Castro | Alicia Luna | 2 December 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Como hermanas" | Pepe Castro | Alicia Luna | 9 December 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "La chef" | Carlos García Agraz | Alicia Luna | 16 December 2022 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "La condena" | Ana Lorena Perézrios | Alicia Luna | 23 December 2022 | |
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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)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [10] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [10] | |
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| 9 | 1 | "Rosario" | Pepe Castro | Alicia Luna | 15 March 2024 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 10 | 2 | "Esmeralda" | Pepe Castro | Marisa Grinstein & Francisco Casasús Fernández | 15 March 2024 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 11 | 3 | "Virginia" | Pepe Castro | Marisa Grinstein | 22 March 2024 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 12 | 4 | "Hortensia" | Carlos García Agraz | Alicia Luna | 29 March 2024 | |
| 13 | 5 | "Lorenza" | Pepe Castro | Marisa Grinstein | 5 April 2024 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 14 | 6 | "Aurora" | Kenya Márquez | Marisa Grinstein | 12 April 2024 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 15 | 7 | "Magdalena" | Carlos García Agraz | Marisa Grinstein | 19 April 2024 | |
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Cast : Sofía Espinosa as Magdalena, Gabriel Carbajal as Sergio, Carlos Bonavides as the Inspector, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Teodora, Gina Morett as Felipa, Anthuani Gi as Officer Ramírez, Erika Carrillo as Leonor, Alfonso Soto as Peter, Thelma Dorantes as Meche, Berenice Mastretta as Rosa | ||||||
| 16 | 8 | "Nancy" | Kenya Márquez | Alicia Luna | 26 April 2024 | |
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Cast : Carolina Ramírez as Nancy, Adrián Ladrón as Benjamín, Rodrigo Oviedo as Abel, Ignacio Riva Palacio as Tomás, Dania Karenina as Betty, Lizette Araiza as Betty's mother, Valeria Rojas as 11-year-old Nancy, Galilea Jabbour as Eva, Lu Pichardo as Silvia | ||||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "TelevisaUnivision Readies Remake of Killer Women for ViX+". todotvnews.com (in Spanish). 29 June 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "MUJERES ASESINAS Reboot Premieres Exclusively on ViX+ November 4 with New Episodes Arriving Weekly". corporate.televisaunivision.com. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Nueva versión de la antología Mujeres asesinas estrena por ViX+ el 4 de noviembre". produ.com (in Spanish). 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "ViX starts filming second season of its hit series MUJERES ASESINAS". corporate.televisaunivision.com. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ^ a b Rojas, Otto (26 February 2024). "El regreso de las Mujeres asesinas: Todos los detalles de la nueva temporada de la serie de ViX". TVyNovelas (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Televisaunivision estrenará "Mujeres Asesinas" exclusivamente en ViX+". senalnews.com (in Spanish). 30 June 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Amézquita Pino, Carolina (26 October 2022). "Yalitza Aparicio es una de las protagonistas de la nueva temporada de Mujeres asesinas". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Yalitza Aparicio Will Star in an Episode of "Mujeres Asesinas" Reboot Exclusively for ViX+". corporate.televisaunivision.com. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Arias-Polo, Arturo (19 August 2022). "'Mujeres asesinas' regresa a las pantallas con nuevas historias espeluznantes". Chicago Tribune (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ a b "The Second Season of MUJERES ASESINAS Premieres Exclusively on ViX March 15 With New Episodes Each Week". corporate.televisaunivision.com. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.