Alfonso Herrera | Las muertas

• Genre: Dark comedy
• Based on: Las muertas (1977) by Jorge Ibargüengoitia
• Directed by: Luis Estrada
• Starring: Paulina Gaitán, Arcelia Ramirez, Joaquín Cosío, Alfonso Herrera
• No. of episodes: 6
• Executive producers: Luis Estrada, Sandra Solares
• Cinematography: Alberto Anaya Adalid "Mándaro"
• Editor: Mariana Rodríguez
• Running time: 61–79 minutes
• Production company: Mezcala Films
• Network: Netflix
• Release: September 10, 2025

The Dead Girls is a series set in 1960s Mexico, which at first seems like a love story, but soon devolves into a historically-based, but fictional crime drama involving sex crimes and other felonies. The series features sisters Arcángela (Arcelia Ramírez), and Serafina Baladro (Paulina Gaitán), who mastermind a brothel empire using unconscionable techniques. The supporting cast includes Alfonso Herrera, Joaquín Cosío, and Mauricio Isaac.

"Las Dos Venganzas"

When Madam Serafina's affair with baker Simon turns sour, her burning need for revenge threatens to destroy both of their lives.

"Historia de las Casas"

Arcángela seeks Captain Bedoya's Help for Serafina's revenge. The Baladro's brothel empire is threatened by a morality law and a cunning secretary.

"La Mala Noche"

An incident with Beto leads police to close "México Lindo". The sister seek refuge at the "Casino del Danzón" and invest in a ranch to save themselves.

"Los Dientes de Blanca"

The fate of Blanca, one of the women at the brothel, sets off a series of sinister incidents that end right in the Baladro's backyard.

"La Ley Marcial"

Bedoya rules the brothel with an iron fist as the women rebel. Meanwhile, Teófilo struggles to make ends meet at the ranch - then tragedy strikes.

"Llega la Policía"

When Serafina is targeted by a detective, everyone retreats to the ranch. As police dig deeper, the skeletons in the Baladro family's closet emerge.