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    Mexican Mystery TV Shows

    The 40 most popular mexican mystery TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Rubí
    TMDB3.9

    Rubí

    2004

    country: Mexico

    Rubí Pérez is a very beautiful but poor woman who studies at an exclusive university thanks to the financial support from Cristina , her hard-working older sister. She is best friends with Maribel de la Fuente , a kind and wealthy young woman. Rubí is actually jealous of Maribel's social status while pitying her disability and dreams of marrying a rich man to leave poverty behind.

    Burning for Revenge
    TMDB3.8

    Burning for Revenge

    2008

    country: Mexico

    Fuego en la sangre is a telenovela that began transmissions on January 21, 2008, through Mexico's Canal de las Estrellas network. Starring Adela Noriega, Eduardo Yáñez, Diana Bracho, and Guillermo García Cantú. It is the Mexican remake of the Colombian soap operas Las Aguas Mansas and Pasion de Gavilanes. The theme song called "Para Siempre" is sung by Vicente Fernández. The telenovela received TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela, in 2009.

    Dark Desire
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    Dark Desire

    2020

    country: Mexico

    Married Alma spends a fateful weekend away from home that ignites passion, ends in tragedy and leads her to question the truth about those close to her.

    Despertar Contigo
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    Despertar Contigo

    2016

    country: Mexico

    Destiny brings two youngsters together in the middle of a flower show whose love story begins as soon as they meet. Maia and Pablo come from different social classes: Maia is Othón’s daughter, one of the most important entrepreneurs in the flower growing industry, while Pablo belongs to the bodyguard squad escorting Antonia, Othón’s biggest opponent… two people holding a lot of grudge. Antonia and Othón met at a young age and they don’t miss any chance to hurt each other, so when the confusing encounter between Maia and Pablo takes place, Antonia uses that ‘holy gift’ to fool the girl by telling her Pablo is one of the most important flower-growers in the country... a lie that is not intended to hurt Maia, to whom is irrelevant whether Pablo has money or not, but Othón instead, a nouveau riche with no class who wants his daughter to marry a wealthy man and would be ov

    El Engaño
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    El Engaño

    1986

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    La Mujer de Judas
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    La Mujer de Judas

    2012

    country: Mexico

    La mujer de Judas is a Mexican telenovela produced by Maricarmen Marcos for Azteca. It is based on Venezuelan novela of the same name. It stars Anette Michel, Victor Gonzalez, and Andrea Marti. It replaced Cielo Rojo on January 13, 2012. Adapted by Paz Aguirre and Gabriel Santos, this adaptation is supervised by the original writer, Martin Hahn.

    Killer Women
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    Killer Women

    2008

    country: Mexico

    Mujeres Asesinas is a series that shows the dark side of women who have been mistreated or abused and become cruel murderers. The series shows how violence and death can overcome the feminine mind.

    Part of Me
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    Part of Me

    2014

    country: Mexico

    Two women share a tragic and supernatural destiny that binds them together even after death. Monica Serrano, a world-renowned pianist with an impressive fortune, dies after the betrayal of her ambitious niece and the man she loves. But by way of a mysterious talisman, Monica's soul, which does not accept departing from this world, occupies the body of Adriana Aguilar, a modest waitress that dies at the hands of a dangerous gangster. Now, in Adriana's body, Monica's soul will do the impossible to defend her children and seek justice while Adriana's soul wanders this world. Motivated by love, Adriana decides to recover her body, but Monica will resist this until her mission has been completed.

    Nothing Personal
    TMDB3.8

    Nothing Personal

    1996

    country: Mexico

    Police chief Fernándo Gomez Miranda kills his friend, the well-respected lawyer and likely candidate for Attorney General, Raúl de Los Reyes and his youngest daughter of only thirteen in a vehicle ambush. Gomez' son, Luis Mario – a sad-eyed broadcast journalist of passionate conviction – arrives on the scene soon after with his camera and discovers a wounded survivor in the car; Camila, the eldest daughter of de Los Reyes. Luis rushes her to the hospital, saving her life and thereby creating a bond between them that he cannot escape. Luis' half-brother, police detective Alfonso Carbajal, is assigned to the case. An old schoolmate of Camila's, Alfonso has long been in love with her and conflicts arise when all evidence points to Camila being involved in the drug trade. The two brothers find themselves caught between their professional duty that would require them to expose Camila and their desire to protect her.

    Who Killed Sara?
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    Who Killed Sara?

    2021

    country: Mexico

    Hell-bent on exacting revenge and proving he was framed for his sister's murder, Álex sets out to unearth much more than the crime's real culprit.

    Desaparecida (FR)
    TMDB2.9

    Desaparecida (FR)

    2019

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Atrapada
    TMDB4.0

    Atrapada

    1991

    country: Mexico

    Atrapada is a Mexican telenovela produced by Ernesto Alonso for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 19, 1991, to April 24, 1992. Created by Carmen Daniels and Liliana Abud, with literary editing by Tere Medina, the telenovela stars Christian Bach and Héctor Bonilla. The story begins when Antonio Montero, the wealthy president of the Montermex company, is found dead in what appears to be a suicide. Convinced that her father was actually murdered, his daughter Camila sets out to uncover the truth. As her investigation unfolds, she becomes entangled in a web of family secrets, betrayal, romance, and murder, where everyone around her becomes a suspect.

    La Rebelión
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    La Rebelión

    2022

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    En carne propia
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    En carne propia

    1990

    country: Mexico

    The year is 1972: Magdalena Dumont and Octávio Muriel are celebrating the birthday of their daughter, little Estefanía, at a party in the family mansion. However, this party is merely a backdrop and an opportunity to commit a crime.

    La Chacala
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    La Chacala

    1997

    country: Mexico

    Javier takes Delia, his pregnant wife, to his ranch in a remote village. Although she's surrounded with love and comfort, Delia has an uneasy feeling. One day, Javier goes out hunting and kills a deer, which to his horror turns out to be a man. Javier's servants toss the corpse over a canyon and tell him to forget the incident, but the dead man's ghost seeks out his mother, the local witch, and begs her to avenge his murder. The witch turns up at Javier´s ranch, and under a mysterious and unexpected shower of thunder and lightning, curses the family. Javier's wife shall bear twin daughters, one of which shall be a fearsome demoness. A day later, Delia goes into labor and gives birth to a healthy baby girl. Everybody feels calmer after the birth, yet a couple of hours later, Delia gets labor pains again. This time she's ripped apart by another baby girl. Delia bleeds to death, yet because the two girls look identical, both healthy and beautiful, it´s hard to know which one killed her mother. Several years later, the identical twins have very different personalities. Gilda is an independent doctor and a city dweller. Her twin Liliana is a frail invalid who resides in the ranch. However, one of them harbors inside the dreadful Chacala, which will soon materialize to wreak havoc among those around her.

    Unburied
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    Unburied

    2025

    country: Mexico

    Aylín, a teenager from a working-class neighborhood, discovers her supernatural abilities: when she eats soil, she has visions that help her find missing people. Together with her brother and friends, she learns to master this new power. As her skills strengthen, she becomes a heroine fighting against the violence and injustice plaguing her neighborhood.

    The Marked Hour
    TMDB4.2

    The Marked Hour

    1988

    country: Mexico

    La Hora Marcada was a 1986 Mexican television anthology series famous for its horror and science fiction themes in the vein of the Twilight Zone. Although virtually unknown outside the country, it achieved a popular and critical success in Mexico. It had a series of rotating writers and directors, among them Emmanuel Lubezki, Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón.

    Triptych
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    Triptych

    2023

    country: Mexico

    After learning she was separated at birth from her two identical sisters, Rebecca embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about her origins.

    The Five Juanas
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    The Five Juanas

    2021

    country: Mexico

    Five women with the same birthmark set out to unravel the truth about their pasts and discover a tragic web of lies spun by a powerful politician.

    Morir dos veces
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    Morir dos veces

    1996

    country: Mexico

    Morir dos veces is a Mexican telenovela produced by José Rendón for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from February 26 to May 10, 1996. Created by José Rendón, with adaptation by Ximena Suárez, co-adaptation by Alfonso Espinosa, and literary editing by Martha Carrillo, the telenovela stars Eduardo Palomo and Carina Ricco. The story follows Silvana, a devoted wife whose life is shattered when her husband, Cristóbal, suddenly dies under mysterious circumstances. As the police uncover his connections to organized crime and suspect Silvana of murder, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deception, revenge, and betrayal. Meanwhile, the man everyone believed to be dead returns with a new identity, determined to destroy those who betrayed him.

    Amor Cautivo
    TMDB3.2

    Amor Cautivo

    2012

    country: Mexico

    Amor Cautivo, is a Mexican telenovela produced by Azteca in association with Corazón TV. It stars Marimar Vega and Arap Bethke as the main protagonists. Filming starts on May 6, 2012. It is set to debut on Azteca Trece starting May 28, at 8:30pm, replacing A Corazón Abierto. It is based on "Lejana como el viento" by Laura Visconti. The telenovela concluded with 120 episodes, where the final episode was aired on November 9, 2012. The following week, on November 12, Hispanic television channel Telemundo is airing the telenovela at 11:00am/10:00 central. Meanwhile in Mexico, it was replaced by La Otra Cara del Alma.

    Mujeres Asesinas
    TMDB3.6

    Mujeres Asesinas

    2022

    country: Mexico

    An anthology series featuring women from different walks of life who are driven to violence and murder because of circumstances varying from mental illness and domestic violence to humiliation and manipulation.

    Rosa Diamante
    TMDB3.8

    Rosa Diamante

    2012

    country: Mexico

    Rosa is abandoned as a baby at a boarding school along with a payment of 18 white diamonds. Her mother is Rosaura Sotomayor, a distinguished socialite who needs to hide the fruit of her affair. Rosa grows up and befriends Eva Sotomayor, and both girls vow to live as sisters. Their lives change after they meet José Ignacio Altamirano, an attractive, intelligent and conquering man who takes advantage of Eva’s innocence. The rich heiress dies in a mysterious accident, and Rosa decides to take her identity to avenge her dear friend.

    Pasión y poder
    TMDB4.0

    Pasión y poder

    1988

    country: Mexico

    The telenovela revolves around the family dramas and corporate power struggles of two rival families. This rivalry dates back many years to when Arturo Montenegro and Eládio Gómez Luna vied for the love of the beautiful Ana Laura; ultimately, it was Eládio who married her. Years later, Ana Laura is deeply unhappy, enduring her husband's abuse and cruelty; her only solace is the love of her son Federico, who is the complete opposite of his father. Meanwhile, after being widowed, Arturo married the frivolous Nina, with whom he had three children: Rogelio, Ana Karen, and Paulina. Arturo is so consumed by his business affairs that he fails to notice the humiliations Nina and her children—Rogelio and Paulina—inflict upon Pedro, his son from his first marriage.

    Polen
    TMDB3.8

    Polen

    2026

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    El milagro de vivir
    TMDB5.0

    El milagro de vivir

    1975

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Vivir un poco
    TMDB3.7

    Vivir un poco

    1985

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Diablero
    TMDB3.7

    Diablero

    2018

    country: Mexico

    A young priest enlists the help of a demon hunter and a paranormal expert to search for a kidnapped girl in the underworld of Mexico City.

    Extraños caminos del amor
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    Extraños caminos del amor

    1981

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Sin miedo a la verdad
    TMDB3.9

    Sin miedo a la verdad

    2018

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Ha llegado una intrusa
    TMDB3.8

    Ha llegado una intrusa

    1974

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    De pura sangre
    TMDB3.4

    De pura sangre

    1985

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Secrets at the Hotel
    TMDB3.5

    Secrets at the Hotel

    2016

    country: Mexico

    The story of Secrets at the Hotel begins in 1908. Julio Olmedo and Isabel Alarcón travel on the same train to the Gran Hotel, property of the Alarcón family. Both of them ignore that their lives will take a new twist in that place, produced by love, treason, and the secrets hidden there.

    Lo Que La Gente Cuenta
    TMDB3.9

    Lo Que La Gente Cuenta

    2005

    country: Mexico

    The program focuses on horror and suspense stories, based on real events, only the names of the characters were changed and also a little of the story.

    La casa al final de la calle
    TMDB3.5

    La casa al final de la calle

    1989

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    Who Killed Him?
    TMDB3.8

    Who Killed Him?

    2024

    country: Mexico

    Through the points of view of the six people closest to him, the story of the unsolved murder of Mexican TV host Paco Stanley in 1999 is revealed behind the scenes where fame, betrayal and excess point to different suspects.

    Pact of Silence
    TMDB3.7

    Pact of Silence

    2023

    country: Mexico

    A big-time social media influencer plunges headfirst into the lives of four women fueled by a thirst for the truth about her birth — and revenge.

    La Hermandad
    TMDB1.0

    La Hermandad

    2016

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    El camino secreto
    TMDB4.5

    El camino secreto

    1986

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    El chofer
    TMDB3.5

    El chofer

    1974

    country: Mexico

    No overview available

    About Mexican Mystery TV Shows

    Mexican television

    Mexican television's telenovela tradition is among the most widely exported formats in the world, and its streaming era has added darker crime and satire to the mix.

    Mystery

    Mystery series stretch a central question across a season, which lets them develop suspects and setting far past what a film allows. The form's risk is the ending, and its reward is the slow build.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1974–2026
    Best reviewed
    Rubí (7.7)
    Often also
    Drama, Soap, Crime
    Longest run
    8 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best Mexican mystery TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Rubí, Burning for Revenge, and Dark Desire. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Mexican mystery TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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