The Dead Girls
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The Dead Girls

7.1
Yr 2025
Rt 70m
Status Ended
Drama Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

The story of the Baladro sisters, known as “Las Poquianchis”, who built a brothel empire and became merciless killers in 1960s Mexico.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

The Dead Girls (Las Muertas), a Mexican crime drama directed by Luis Estrada and inspired by true events alongside Jorge Ibargüengoitia's novel, earned generally positive reviews for its unconventional approach to true crime. Critics widely noted the show's dark comedy and quirky tone, praising how it balances intense violence and corruption with deadpan absurdity, satirical flair, and unexpected musical choices.

While reviewers found the portrayal of the ruthless brothel-running sisters engaging and wickedly entertaining, many underscored the story's heavy and heartbreaking nature. The narrative's bleak themes of greed, desperation, and corruption resonated with audiences seeking a gritty, unsettling watch.

However, the reception was not without criticism. Some reviewers felt the long episode runtimes weighed down the narrative, leading to moments of dullness and testing viewer patience. Despite these pacing flaws, most critics appreciated the show's distinct, darkly comedic spin on a deeply disturbing tale.

“There's something deeply unsettling, and oddly entertaining about 'The Dead Girls', Netflix's newest Mexican crime thriller that somehow manages to mix serial killers with sass”

“Upbeat, folk music and tango highlight the irony of certain segments, absurd dialogues are delivered with a deadpan approach.”

“This is an engaging but heartbreaking series about two ruthless sisters who reek of desperation and greed.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Why fans love it

Adapted from a novel, this 2025 crime drama miniseries digs into a grim chapter of 1960s Mexico. The Dead Girls follows the Baladro sisters, famously dubbed Las Poquianchis, detailing their rise as brothel owners and their descent into becoming merciless killers. Rather than relying on pure sensationalism, the story uses its limited format to examine how their criminal empire expanded and ultimately collapsed.

Viewers drawn to historical crime dramas value the show for its steady pacing and patient storytelling. Backed by a strong cast that includes Joaquín Cosío, the series treats its severe subject matter with weight. It delivers a focused adaptation that pairs historical atmosphere with grim dramatic stakes, making it a distinct entry for fans of novel-based miniseries.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 75
Longest run 6 eps
Arcelia Ramírez
Arcelia Ramírez
as Arcangela Baladro
6 episodes
Paulina Gaitán
Paulina Gaitán
as Serafina Baladro
6 episodes
Joaquín Cosío
Joaquín Cosío
as Captain Bedoya
6 episodes
Mauricio Isaac
Mauricio Isaac
as La Calavera
6 episodes
Alfonso Herrera
Alfonso Herrera
as Simón Corona
6 episodes
Leticia Huijara
Leticia Huijara
as Eulalia Baladro
6 episodes
Carlos Aragón
Carlos Aragón
as Teófilo Pinto
6 episodes
Sonia Couoh
Sonia Couoh
as Aurora
6 episodes
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Yessica Borroto Perryman as Blanca 6 episodes Sofía Espinosa as María del Carmen 6 episodes Mariané Cartas as Herminia N 6 episodes Renée Sabina as Elvira 6 episodes Fernanda Rivera as Luz María 6 episodes Kat Rigoni as Feliza 6 episodes Patricia Loranca as Evelia 6 episodes Cecilia de los Santos Vargas as Rosa 6 episodes Dunia Alexandra as Marta 6 episodes Natalia Quiroz as Gloria 6 episodes Marya Sotelo as Margarita 6 episodes Isabella Terramoccia as Perla 6 episodes Fernando Bonilla as Ticho 6 episodes Enrique Arreola as Escalera 6 episodes Kristyan Ferrer as Valiente Nicolás 6 episodes Salvador Sánchez as Juez Peralta 6 episodes Dagoberto Gama as Inspector Cueto 6 episodes Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Reportero Alarma 6 episodes Elías Toscano as Beto Paredes 6 episodes Paloma Woolrich as Señora Benavides 6 episodes Rodrigo Murray as Lic. Sanabria 6 episodes Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Lupe 6 episodes Jorge Zárate as Capitán Zárate 6 episodes Enoc Leaño as M.P. Salto 6 episodes Carlos Corona as Sirenio Pantoja 6 episodes Tony Dalton as Agente López 6 episodes Juan Carlos Vives as Escritor 6 episodes Emilia Berjón as Ernestina, Helda o Elena 6 episodes Ari Gallegos as Policía Salto de la Tuxpana 6 episodes José Concepción Macías as Viejo Campesino 6 episodes Diego Jáuregui as Lic. Rendón 6 episodes Arturo García Tenorio as Padre Grajales 6 episodes Raúl Méndez as Arquitecto 6 episodes Andrea Cortés as Juvencia 6 episodes Lorena Valdés as Jacinta 6 episodes Arturo Ríos as Político de Mezcala 6 episodes Marco Zetina as Lic. Canales 6 episodes Francisco Rubio as Gobernador Cabañas 6 episodes Marcial Casale as Líder Sindical 2 6 episodes Javier Zaragoza as Líder Sindical 1 6 episodes Amanda Schmelz as Anciana Serrano 1 6 episodes Micaela Sánchez as Anciana Serrano 2 6 episodes Álex Perea as Hombre parecido a Simón 6 episodes Regina Flores Ribot as Vecina Casa del Molino 6 episodes Ricardo Esquerra as Lic. Ávalos 6 episodes Leidi Gutiérrez as Mesera Cantina Pedrones 6 episodes Ricardo Reynaud as Comerciante 1 6 episodes Emilio Guerrero as Político Plan de Abajo 6 episodes Azrael Rangel Palacios as Prensa Nacional 6 episodes Ximena Romo as Conchita Zamora 6 episodes Adrián Vázquez as Agente Guillomar 6 episodes Irineo Alvarez as Radomiro Reyna 6 episodes José Carlos Rodríguez as Notario 6 episodes Plutarco Haza as Presidente Municipal 6 episodes Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Jefe de Investigación 6 episodes Fermín Martínez as Agente Pacheco 6 episodes Christian Vazquez as Tadeo Zamora 6 episodes Joshua Okamoto as Ramón "El Tepo" Zamora 6 episodes Baltimore Beltrán as Agente MP San Pedro 6 episodes Juan Carlos Remolina as Don Mariano 6 episodes Juan Carlos Colombo as Doctor Arellano 6 episodes Ignacio Guadalupe as Licenciado Blanco 6 episodes Clementina Guadarrama as Tomasa 6 episodes Gabriela Murray as Monja 6 episodes Eligio Meléndez as Gedeón Céspedes 6 episodes José Sefami as Agente MP. 6 episodes Humberto Busto as PDTE. Municipal 6 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Executive Producer
Sandra Solares Luis Estrada
Novel
Jorge Ibargüengoitia
Assistant Director
Mauricio Lule
Director of Photography
Alberto Anaya
Editor
Mariana Rodríguez
Creator
Luis Estrada
Director
Luis Estrada
Script Supervisor
Alistair Pulido
Production Design
Salvador Parra
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Keywords

based on novel or book miniseries
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 10, 2025
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
70 minutes
Origin
MX
TMDB Votes
83