''Mujeres asesinas'' is a Mexican

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series developed by

Alicia Luna Alicia Luna (born December 2, 1963) is a Spanish screenwriter, film director, and professor. She has received awards such as the Audience Award at the Seminci of Valladolid Film Festival for the film ''Pídele cuentas al rey'' (1999), the Goya Aw ...

. It is a reimagined version of the series of the same name, based on the book series written by Marisa Grinstein. The series premiered on

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on 4 November 2022.

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

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's streaming platform

, with filming having begun earlier that month. The series is set to premiere on 4 November 2022.

Casting

On 29 June 2022, it was announced that

Yalitza Aparicio Yalitza Aparicio Martínez (; born 11 December 1993) is a Mexican actress and preschool teacher. She made her film debut as Cleo in Alfonso Cuarón's 2018 drama ''Roma'', which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2 ...

would star in an episode of the series. On 19 August 2022, Catherine Siachoque, Barbie Casillas, Macarena García, Jedet, Nicole Curiel,

Claudia Martín Claudia Martín (born Claudia Martín Martínez on 28 August 1989 in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico) is a Mexican actress. Early life Martin was born and raised in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. She showed interest in acting and performing from a you ...

, and Sara Maldonado were announced in starring roles.

Episodes

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 23159124 2020s Mexican television series 2022 Mexican television series debuts Vix (streaming service) original programming Spanish-language television shows Mexican drama television series Mexican LGBT-related television shows