Netflix is expanding its commitment to Mexican storytelling with the announcement of four brand-new series currently in production. As part of its ongoing $1 billion investment in the country’s creative industry, Netflix continues to deepen its collaboration with local talent and creators, highlighting the authenticity and diversity of Mexican stories.
Among the new titles announced are “Santita,” “Love 9 to 5,” “I’m Not Afraid” and “Corruptors,” all reflecting Netflix’s pledge to showcase Mexican narratives and culture.
“Santita,” directed by Rodrigo García (“Big Love,” “Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her”), tells the story of María José Cano, a woman who, after a car accident confines her to a wheelchair, abandons the love of her life at the altar. Now, two decades later, she must face the consequences of her past when he unexpectedly reenters her life. Dubbed “Santita” despite being more sinner than saint, María José’s journey is a wickedly irreverent and unconventional love story. Paulina Dávila and Gael García Bernal lead the cast in this poignant drama produced by Panorama Entertainment.
‘Love 9 to 5’
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“Love 9 to 5” (“Amor de oficina”) brings a romantic comedy from Carolina Rivera, known for hits like “Daughter from Another Mother.” The series follows two colleagues from vastly different backgrounds who initially despise each other. He is a privileged “nepo baby,” while she is a determined worker who has earned everything through her efforts. Their competitive spirit leads to unexpected sparks and, eventually, deeper affection. Diego Klein and Ana González Bello headline the series, produced by La Granja.
“I’m Not Afraid,” based on Niccolò Ammaniti’s celebrated Italian novel, moves the action to 1986 Veracruz. Directed by Ernesto Contreras (“Párpados azules”), this haunting story follows 10-year-old Miguel, who stumbles upon a terrifying secret involving a boy trapped in a hole near his home. Set against the backdrop of the famous Hand of God World Cup controversy, the story explores poverty, childhood innocence and dark adult secrets. The series stars Luis Alberti, Fátima Molina, Yoshira Escárrega, Humberto Busto and Leidi Gutierrez.
“Corruptors” delves into the murky waters of political corruption and friendship. Based on Jorge Zepeda Patterson’s novel, the series follows four friends whose lives unravel after one of them posts a video implicating the Secretary of Defense in the murder of a famous actress. As they dig deeper, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of power, secrets, and betrayal. Alejandro Lozano serves as showrunner, with a cast featuring Michel Brown, Zuria Vega, Osvaldo Benavides and Raúl Briones.
In addition to these new titles, Netflix confirmed the completion of production on “Lovesick” (“Mal de amores”), the highly anticipated adaptation of Ángeles Mastretta’s novel. Directed by her daughter, Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, the series is set during the Mexican Revolution and follows Emilia Sauri, a woman torn between two passionate loves while navigating a world dominated by violence and revolution.
These fresh projects join a robust lineup of previously announced Mexican series scheduled for release in 2025, underlining Netflix’s expansive efforts across different regions of Mexico and its commitment to boosting local economies.
Among the anticipated titles is “Snakes and Ladders,” a black comedy directed by Manolo Caro (“The House of Flowers,” “Perfect Strangers”) and starring Cecilia Suárez. Set in a prestigious school in Guadalajara, the story explores ethics, temptation, and chaos triggered by a seemingly minor incident between two students.
“The Dead Girls,” directed by Luis Estrada (“El inferno,” “La ley de Herodes”), is a gripping limited series based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s novel about the infamous Poquianchis sisters. This dramatic retelling dives into one of Mexico’s most notorious criminal legends from the 1960s.
“The Gringo Hunters,” inspired by a Washington Post article, follows an elite Mexican police unit that captures American fugitives hiding across the border. Directors Adrián Grünberg, Alonso Álvarez, Jimena Montemayor and Natalia Beristain bring this thrilling pursuit to life.
“Me Late Que Sí” tells the incredible true story behind the 2012 Melate lottery fraud in Mexico. With a classic heist structure and flashes of tragicomedy, this series, directed by Federico Veiroj and Rodrigo Santos, promises humor and suspense.
“No One Saw Us Leave” adapts Tamara Trottner’s novel, portraying a desperate mother’s race to recover her kidnapped children, sparking a feud between two of Mexico’s most powerful Jewish families in the 1960s. Lucía Puenzo and Nicolás Puenzo direct this emotionally charged series.
“Unspeakable Sins” delves into betrayal and power, as a woman’s desperate attempt to escape an abusive marriage spirals into a labyrinth of secrets and scandals among Mexico’s elite. Directors Pablo Ambrosini and Felipe Aguilar helm this tense and twisty narrative.
Together, these projects showcase the breadth and depth of Netflix’s investment in Mexican content, offering audiences around the world a vibrant, authentic look into the country’s stories, characters, and settings.
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