Based on one of Mexico’s most infamous criminal cases, “Mataviejitas: The Serial Killer,” burrows into the investigation that riveted the country as the hunt for a killer who targeted elderly women intensified.
“Mexico is such a surreal country where practically anything can happen. The truth can’t always surpass fiction, and in this case, that’s exactly what happens. The story surrounding our characters is fascinating, but there’s also a strong thriller and suspense element that carries through all six episodes. For me, it was a fantastic opportunity to develop the tone, build the characters and shape how we wanted the series to look and feel, as well as the experience we wanted the audience to have.”
Said Cravioto: “It’s a premium thriller that can resonate not only in Mexico, but anywhere in the world. It draws from Mexico’s unique cultural imagination while embracing sophisticated genre conventions and a powerful cinematic approach.”
Behind the Scenes: ‘Mataviejitas: The Serial Killer’ Courtesy of HBO Max/ HBO
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“Being part of building that atmosphere has been incredibly rewarding – and challenging. The visual world Beto created with the cinematography and production design teams demands a sharp eye and constant exploration. Getting the shots, the sets and the rhythm of the series has been the greatest challenge—the day-to-day struggle to achieve that level of quality and such a high standard. We want the series to stand out and break away from the conventions of national productions and I’m very proud to be part of it.”
“We believe the strength of the story and the caliber of the talent behind it will resonate with audiences both in Latin America and around the world,” said César.
Like its closest rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video, which recently announced a $2 billion-plus investment in the region, HBO Max continues to invest in local programming in a bid to boost viewership and audience engagement.
Upcoming Latin American Shows:
“The Flores Massacre” (“La Masacre de Flores”) (Argentina)
Docuseries – Revisits one of Argentina’s most infamous criminal cases.
“Carnival Poet” (“Poeta Canival”) (Mexico)
Docuseries – Follows José Luis Calva Zepeda, known as the Cannibal Poet, whose arrest followed the discovery of a shocking crime, revealing how a charismatic and unsettling man became a monster.
“Carlota” (Mexico)
New drama series produced by Sony Pictures Television and inspired by the life of Carlota of Hapsburg, the last Empress of Mexico. Stars Belinda, the Spanish-born Mexican Latin pop star as the titular Carlota.
“Collision” (“Colission”) (Mexico)
“Don Ramon” (Mexico)
A spin-off from the wildly popular 1970s Televisa sitcom “El Chavo del Ocho”
“Tragedy in the Corregidora” (“Tragedia en la Corregidora) (Mexico)
Docuseries – Revisits the events of 2022, when the historic rivalry between Querétaro and Atlas soccer clubs triggered a battle that forever changed Mexican soccer (futbol) history.
“City of God: The Fight Rages On” Season 2 (Brazil)
Produced by O2 Filmes, Season 2 continues Paulo Lins’ literary work through photographer Buscapé’s perspective. Set in the early 2000s, the series follows the characters’ lives while using flashbacks from the film to revisit their memories.
“Death and Mystery in the Amazon” (Brazil)
“Vespera” (Brazil)
