Crime Diaries: The Candidate

Crime Diaries: The Candidate (2019)★ 8.0/10

TV-MA · MX · 45 min · January 1, 2019 · 1 seasons

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

Directed by: Natalia Beristain, Hiromi Kamata

Written by: Andrés Burgos, Alejandro Gerber Bicecci, Itzel Lara, Rodrigo Santos

In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.

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Reviews

AAngie_BeckerAugust 2, 2025
Colosio’s assassination remains shrouded in mystery, and perhaps one day Mexico will finally uncover the truth behind the killing of this reform-minded presidential candidate. The show leaves behind a sense of loss and frustration. It flows smoothly and articulates the political context with precision. Given its basis in real events, the storytelling has a strong foundation.
AAlon_JohnsonJuly 30, 2025
I’ve always had a soft spot for dramas based on real events. This series maintains a clear narrative focus, building atmosphere effectively as it reconstructs one of the most impactful political assassinations in Mexico’s history. The use of archival footage grounds the story in chilling authenticity.
AAlia_NormanAugust 15, 2025
O assassinato de Colosio permanece envolto em mistério e talvez um dia o México finalmente descubra a verdade por trás do assassinato desse candidato presidencial reformista. A série deixa uma sensação de perda e frustração. Ela flui com suavidade e articula o contexto político com precisão. Dado que é baseada em eventos reais, a narrativa é sólida.
AAdelynn_GordonAugust 11, 2025
Sempre tive uma queda por dramas baseados em fatos reais. Esta série mantém um foco narrativo claro, construindo uma atmosfera eficaz ao reconstruir um dos assassinatos políticos mais impactantes da história do México. O uso de imagens de arquivo confere à história uma autenticidade arrepiante.

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