Women in Blue

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Overview

In 1971, four women defy ultraconservative norms and join Mexico's first female police force—only to discover that it's a publicity stunt to distract the media from a serial killer. As the body count grows, they make a pact to bring the killer to justice.

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Women in Blue — An Inside Look | Apple TV

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Bárbara Mori
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Ximena Sariñana
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Natalia Téllez
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Amorita Rasgado
Creator:
Fernando Rovzar, Pablo Aramendi
Fist Air Date:
2024-07-30
Episode Runtime:
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Production Companies:
Lemon Studios
Genres:
Crime Drama
Keywords:
1970s based on true story mexico police force serial killer
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Show Popularity: 2.8197

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: Spanish

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARYA gritty crime drama with a fresh angle, Women in Blue follows four women who join Mexico’s first female police unit in the 1970s, only to realise they are being used as a publicity stunt rather than taken seriously. While battling sexism inside the force, they end up investigating a string of brutal murders that the men around them keep underestimating. It is part crime story, part fight for respect, with real weight behind it. THE PROSThe premise alone sets it apart, but it is the execution that makes it land. The lead performances feel grounded and believable, especially as the characters push back against a system that does not want them there. The case itself is genuinely gripping, and the tension builds steadily without needing cheap shocks. There is also a strong emotional core, which gives the story more depth than your standard crime series. THE CONSIt can be a slow burn, especially in the early episodes where it is setting up both the characters and the wider social context. Some of the procedural elements feel familiar, and a few side characters are not explored as much as they could be. It occasionally plays things a bit safe when it could have gone harder. THE VERDICTAn 8/10. Smart, grounded, and quietly powerful. It stands out by focusing just as much on the people behind the badge as the case itself. Not flashy, but very effective. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* The series is inspired by the real life creation of Mexico’s first female police force in the 1970s, which was initially introduced more as a PR move than a serious initiative.* It is set in Mexico City and uses the era’s social climate to highlight the barriers women faced in law enforcement at the time.* The show blends Spanish and English dialogue, adding to its authenticity and making it feel more rooted in its setting.* The production team worked to recreate the 1970s setting with detailed costumes, vehicles, and locations to reflect the period accurately.* The central murder case is fictional but draws inspiration from real patterns of crime that went underreported during that era.* The series has been praised for balancing a crime narrative with a broader story about gender equality and institutional bias. THE VIBELike stepping into a world where you have to prove yourself twice as hard just to be taken seriously, while chasing something far darker in the background.

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Season 1

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-07-29

Season 2

8 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-08-10

In season two, now promoted to lieutenant, María finds herself torn between the rules she's sworn to uphold and a relentless pull toward the truth when the body of a student activist is discovered, and the Azules are pulled into an investigation that reaches back to the student massacre of 1968. Before they can make sense of what they've found, the body of a person connected to that brutal chapter of history is found, sending shock waves through the department. Someone is delivering justice straight to the police’s door, and the Azules are the department's last hope of stopping the killer. As María, Valentina, Gabina and Ángeles fight battles both inside and outside the precinct, buried truths rise to the surface and they’re forced to confront an uncomfortable question: in a system plagued with corruption, what is the cost of fighting for their ideals?

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Women in Blue — An Inside Look | Apple TV
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Women in Blue

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    THE SUMMARY

    A gritty crime drama with a fresh angle, Women in Blue follows four women who join Mexico’s first female police unit in the 1970s, only to realise they are being used as a publicity stunt rather than taken seriously. While battling sexism inside the force, they end up investigating a string of brutal murders that the men around them keep underestimating. It is part crime story, part fight for respect, with real weight behind it.

    THE PROS

    The premise alone sets it apart, but it is the execution that makes it land. The lead performances feel grounded and believable, especially as the characters push back against a system that does not want them there. The case itself is genuinely gripping, and the tension builds steadily without needing cheap shocks. There is also a strong emotional core, which gives the story more depth than your standard crime series.

    THE CONS

    It can be a slow burn, especially in the early episodes where it is setting up both the characters and the wider social context. Some of the procedural elements feel familiar, and a few side characters are not explored as much as they could be. It occasionally plays things a bit safe when it could have gone harder.

    THE VERDICT

    An 8/10. Smart, grounded, and quietly powerful. It stands out by focusing just as much on the people behind the badge as the case itself. Not flashy, but very effective.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA

    * The series is inspired by the real life creation of Mexico’s first female police force in the 1970s, which was initially introduced more as a PR move than a serious initiative.

    * It is set in Mexico City and uses the era’s social climate to highlight the barriers women faced in law enforcement at the time.

    * The show blends Spanish and English dialogue, adding to its authenticity and making it feel more rooted in its setting.

    * The production team worked to recreate the 1970s setting with detailed costumes, vehicles, and locations to reflect the period accurately.

    * The central murder case is fictional but draws inspiration from real patterns of crime that went underreported during that era.

    * The series has been praised for balancing a crime narrative with a broader story about gender equality and institutional bias.

    THE VIBE

    Like stepping into a world where you have to prove yourself twice as hard just to be taken seriously, while chasing something far darker in the background.

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