20 best Latinx TV series: part 2

There is no place for banal landscapes, ordinary plots and characters in these series. There is always an atmosphere of bright colors, strong emotions and passions that can warm viewers anywhere in the world. We present to you Latin American TV series full of fervor and passion of temperamental actors.

Violetta (2012 – 2015)

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The Latin American comedy TV show in the genre of youth melodrama presents a story centered on Violeta, a golden-haired girl who has just become a popular singer. While she is busy forming a pop group, her lover goes abroad. Overcoming the pain of this loss, Violetta withdraws from her friends and fans. But soon the charismatic Diego appears in her life and becomes a new contender for her heart. This show is a must-see for fans of music and light youth comedies.

India: A Love Story (2009)

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The popular Brazilian melodrama covers events from the 1950s to the present day. It focuses on forbidden love between representatives of different social castes in the context of the complex political situation in India. The action then moves to Brazil, where the intrigues become even more intense, and one of the characters fictitiously dies after changing his identity. The contrast between the “Indian” and “Brazilian” episodes was a feature of this series, giving it a special appeal.

Amanda O (2008 – 2009)

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On the list of Latin American shows, the next one is a comedy drama with subtle notes of mysticism. The main character is a famous pop star who faces accusations from the media. Deep down, she dreams of changing her personality, and suddenly this wish comes true: after an accident, Amanda wakes up to find that another woman has taken her place.

Don’t Mess with an Angel (2008 – 2009)

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Marichui is an orphan who ran away from an orphanage at the age of 14. Her fate on the streets was not favorable – she became a victim of violence. This terrible event filled her nights with nightmares and fueled her thirst for revenge. But one day, she was arrested for petty theft and put in jail. There she met Juan Miguel, a psychologist who, seeing her potential, convinced the judges to release her on her own recognizance. But then she remembered her abuser’s face again.

You Are the One (2006 – 2007)

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Martin Quesada is a successful entrepreneur and race car driver, and Esperanza Munoz is a professional boxer. Despite their initial differences, fate brings them together. The boxer, who suffered from an arm injury, joins Martin’s company. The boss’s feelings for her deepen, and he realizes that she is not just another hobby. This story became the basis of a successful Latin American series, awarded with Clarin and Martin Fierro awards.

Estrambótica Anastasia (2004)

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Anastasia and her sisters join an influential family of jewelers. This creative and bright woman skillfully uses her attractiveness and intelligence to increase the business’s profits, which makes Don Aureliano, the head of the family, fall in love with her. Anastasia’s husband does not approve of her business activities, but he cannot go against his grandfather’s will. Everything changes when a family heirloom returns – a cross that once belonged to Catherine the Great. The mysterious images and ghosts evoked by this artifact become a fascinating storyline in the crime melodrama.

Machos (2003)

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The Latin American TV series tells the story of a conservative family from Chile. The head of the family has made every effort to make his seven sons successful and influential personalities: he provided them with a good education, instilled moral principles, and taught them to achieve their goals. However, looking at his life, Angel Mercader realizes that everything is not developing the way he intended. The popular series touches upon the eternal problem of the relationship between parents and children, as well as unrealistic expectations on the part of parents and the need to accept reality instead of trying to transform it according to their own ideas.

Hidden Passion (2003 – 2004)

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The love story between Libya and a married man ends tragically: the lover suffers an accident, and the girl decides to commit suicide. Libya’s brothers believe that the family of the deceased man is to blame for this tragedy – their accusations push the pregnant woman to commit suicide. The relatives vow to avenge their sister’s death, and a few years later they begin to implement a brutal plan.

Rebelde Way (2002 – 2003)

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The plot of the Latin American series revolves around a private school. The children, who are united in their desire for freedom and truth, coming from different social backgrounds, strive to find their place in the world. The musical group they create helps them in this process. It is interesting to note that the band Erreway, fictionalized in the film project, went beyond the screen and continued to perform in real life.

The Wife of Judas (2002 – 2003)

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After twenty years in prison, Altagracia is released. She was falsely accused of murdering a priest, for which she vowed revenge. Upon her return to the city, horrific events begin to unfold. Most people attribute the horror to her, but her relative Gloria refuses to believe the rumors. Gloria decides to solve this mysterious case on her own. Soon she encounters a woman stained with blood, wearing a wedding dress, whom the town has nicknamed “Judas’s wife.”

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