2026 Show
Fernando Rovzar & Pablo Aramendi · Mexico · Spanish
An uneven female-led cop caper that’s only occasionally engaging
Given its explicitly female-centered premise, you’d think Women in Blue would do a better job at exploring gender dynamics in the workforce and bucking societal expectations in general. But it bafflingly doesn’t. The lead characters are underwritten and their problems are draped with a telenovela flair that distracts, at times, from the gravity of the situation. The core mystery that drives the entire series feels similarly underbaked, even though it is based on true events. But that said, Women in Blue has its moments. The show shines the most when it gives its female leads enough space and time to actually grapple with their reality and the realizations they’ve made since joining the force. I also wished it had them work on different cases, not just the one, but maybe that’s something another season could address.
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.
"A thrilling and satisfying ride, combining predictable genre elements with surprising turns."
— Cristina Escobar
"Deeply detailed, Women in Blue takes its audience on a gripping ride that will leave them unsettled until the very end."
— Aramide Tinubu
Based on true events, this Mexican series follows the country’s first female cops and the bloody mysteries they try to solve.
The impeccable production design makes viewing easier.
I know the show is set in the ‘70s, but did its messaging have to be that old-fashioned too?
Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.
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