The Dead Girls

In 1960s Mexico, The Dead Girls follows the Baladro sisters, known to history as "Las Poquianchis," as they turn a modest brothel into a ruthless business that preys on vulnerable women. The series tracks how Arcangela and Serafina use charm, coercion and violence to expand their control, while family dynamics and ambition steer many choices. Local authorities, neighbors and victims react in ways that complicate the sisters' rise, and the atmosphere tightens as suspicion grows. The show stays focused on the mechanics of their operation and the human costs, avoiding sensational twists while making clear that power and profit come at a brutal price.

Released in 2025, the series was created by Luis Estrada and credited to Jorge Ibargüengoitia, with a cast led by Arcelia Ramírez as Arcangela Baladro, Paulina Gaitán as Serafina Baladro, Joaquín Cosío as Captain Bedoya, Mauricio Isaac as La Calavera and Alfonso Herrera as Simón Corona.

Audience ratings average 7.2 out of 10 from 63 votes, reflecting steady interest. Viewers and commentators have singled out the lead performances for their intensity and the show's stark depiction of exploitation, lawlessness and complicity. The tone is often grim, with episodes emphasizing the practical and moral machinery that allowed the sisters to flourish.

By dramatizing the real Las Poquianchis case, the series reintroduces a notorious chapter of Mexican history to contemporary viewers. It has prompted renewed discussion about how poverty, gender and institutional failure intersected in mid century Mexico, and encouraged conversations about ethics in adapting true crime for the screen.

As of its 2025 release, there are no widely reported major award nominations for the series.