Women In Blue is the stylish new crime drama to add to your watchlist

Woman In Blue on Apple TV+

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Women In Blue is the stylish new crime drama to add to your watchlist

By Kayleigh Dray

7 months ago

2 min read

Inspired by the true stories of Mexico’s first female police force, Women In Blue looks genuinely thrilling. 


There’s little we love more than snuggling up in front of the telly to watch a compelling crime series – especially one with undernotes of period drama. So, yes, you’d best believe our attention has been well and truly grabbed by Women In Blue (aka Las Azules), which is due to hit our screens this summer.

Featuring an entirely Hispanic cast and crew led by Ariel award nominee Bárbara Mori, the 10-episode Spanish-language series has been charming critics left, right and centre with its twisty mystery, multi-dimensional characters and powerhouse performances.

Throw in the fact it deals with some big, bold themes (police corruption! Sexism! Violence against women! Female empowerment!) and you have a series that’s well worth checking out.

Watch the trailer for Women In Blue below:

Already invested? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Women In Blue about?

As per the official synopsis, Women In Blue takes us back to 1970, as “four women defy the ultraconservative norms of the time and join Mexico’s first female police force, only to discover that their squad is a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer”. 

“As the body count grows, María, whose determination to catch the killer becomes an obsession; Gabina, whose father is a renowned cop; Ángeles, a brilliant fingerprint analyst; and Valentina, a young rebel, set up a secret investigation to achieve what no male officer has been able to do and bring the serial killer to justice,” it finishes. Did we mention already it’s inspired by true events?

Who stars in Women In Blue?

The four women at the centre of this series are portrayed by Bárbara Mori, Amorita Rasgado, Ximena Sariñana and Natalia Téllez.

They are joined onscreen by Miguel Rodarte, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappan and Horacio García Rojas.

What are people saying about Women In Blue?

Speaking to Reuters about the project, Téllez says: “It’s bittersweet because the story that takes place in 1970s features obstacles that women today in Mexico, and I suppose in many places in the world, continue to encounter.

“It’s wonderful to be able to pay tribute to these women. The only press that exists was about their legs and their uniforms and now the real story of what they achieved and what they were fighting for is told. It’s just sad to know that we are not that far from that reality 50 years later.”

When and where can we watch Women In Blue?

Women In Blue will make its global debut via Apple TV+, with the first two episodes dropping on Wednesday 31 July, followed by one episode weekly through 25 September.

Will you be tuning in?

Images: Apple TV+

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