20 best Mexican TV series: part 1

Series from Latin America have always stood out for their exciting plots, passions, romance, and vivid characters. The list contains the best Mexican series. Here you will find intricate plot twists, stunning secrets and intrigues, conflicts with drug cartels, and, of course, stories about beautiful and invincible love.

Daughter from Another Mother (2021)

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At the top of the list of the best Mexican TV series is a new movie about two women from different social backgrounds who accidentally swap their newborn babies in a maternity hospital. When both mothers finally find out about this mistake, they are already attached to their children and decide to unite, creating one big family. Since its release, the series has reached 23 million viewers.

Dark Desire (2020)

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Alma is a successful university lecturer who is already married. One weekend, she decided to visit her friend in the country and met Dario by chance. An unbridled passion flared up between them, leading to unpleasant consequences. The first season of the series won the hearts of 35 million viewers in just 28 days, becoming one of the best new Mexican series. In 2020, it was honored with the BT Awards in the TV Show of the Year category.

Control Z (2020 – 2022)

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In a high school, an unknown hacker hacks into students’ phones, leaving a wave of mistrust and fear. The attacker puts on a show on his website, revealing the secrets of his victims. Chaos engulfs the entire school, and no one knows who is behind this madness. Among the students is Sofia, who decides to solve the hacker’s mystery and starts her own investigation, unaware of the possible consequences. The series promises exciting plot twists, well-developed characters, excellent cinematography and skillfully chosen music.

Someone Has to Die (2020)

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At the request of his wealthy relatives, Gabino returns to Spain from Mexico, where he has been living for the past 10 years. The family insists that they have found a suitable bride for him to marry. But Gabino does not arrive alone, but in the company of his close friend, the ballet dancer Lazaro. The tragic ending is inevitable. This interesting Mexican series touches upon the themes of homophobia, conservatism, family relationships and changes taking place in 1950s Spain. The role of Lazaro is played by the talented Mexican ballet dancer and one of the best dancers in the world – Isaac Hernandez.

Monarca (2019 – 2021)

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Anna Maria’s entire life has been steeped in hatred for her father because of his criminal business. This feeling made her turn away from her family and leave her home. A few years later, after learning of her criminal father’s death, she returned to Mexico. As the rightful heir, she became the head of a business empire, but now she has to pave the way for her father’s death using bloody methods.

The Game of Keys (2018)

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This Mexican movie with a spicy plot tells the story of the personal lives of eight ordinary young people. All the couples are in stable relationships, but the routine is starting to tire them out. In search of revitalizing their sex lives, the friends decide to start a special game and exchange partners. At first, the experience is enjoyable, but soon they face insoluble difficulties. How will this unusual fun end?

I Am the Queen (2019)

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Young Yameli Montoya aspires to a career as a singer and poet, writing poignant songs about her dreams. However, fate deals her a cruel blow – her lover betrays her, and she finds herself behind bars in an American prison. There, in the most difficult conditions, she gives birth to a son, but the baby is taken away, claiming that he died. A few years later, Yameli is targeted for recruitment by intelligence agencies, and her identity changes. Back in Mexico, under the name of Lari Andrade, she joins a criminal organization with the sole purpose of taking revenge on those who ruined her life.

La usurpadora (2019)

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The Mexican TV series tells the story of love, deception and hatred involving twin sisters who were separated at birth. Paola, feeling unhappy in her marriage, dreams of running away with her lover from her husband, the president. After learning about the adoption and the existence of Paulina’s twin, she decides to use her for her own purposes. Through blackmail, Paola forces Paulina to switch places, and then intends to kill her relative to fake her own death. But the attempt fails and the impostor begins to like her new role.

The House of Flowers (2018 – 2020)

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The Mexican comedy series tells the story of a wealthy family that owns a flower business. After the death of his mistress, the head of the family brings his illegitimate children to the house, which shocks the rest of the family. Family secrets are revealed not only to the father of the family, but also to other members. The series also features LGBT characters whose stories are related to homophobia and transphobia. The show, which parodies soap operas, playfully touches on stereotypes about race, class, sexuality and morality in Mexico.

Enemigo Íntimo (2018 – 2020)

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Drug lord Cumbres brutally murders Alejandro’s parents and his sister, then kidnaps Adelaide. After 25 years, Alejandro becomes a police captain and seeks to avenge the loss of his loved ones. While investigating criminal cases related to a criminal organization, he learns that Adelaide has become part of this criminal group. Now the brother and sister find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades.

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