Interview with Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana and Fernando Rovzar

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Interview with Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana and Fernando Rovzar of “Women in Blue” (Las Azules) on Apple TV+ by Suzanne 8/5/26

If you like compelling stories, along with a side of feminism and serial killer drama, you should love this show. It drops Wednesday, August 12 and runs for 8 exciting episodes until September 30. If you haven’t watched the first season, you’re already missing out. It’s worth watching. However, you won’t be totally lost if you watch the second season without catching up on the first. You can just read summaries online of the first season, too.

I enjoyed speaking with the two actresses Mori and Sariñana, and showrunner Rovzar. They had quite a lot to say about this highly entertaining show. It’s as good as any police drama you’ve seen elsewhere.

Bárbara Mori and Ximena Sariñana

Fernando Rovzar

 

"Women in Blue" key art from Apple TV+MORE INFO: Official Site   Trailer

SEASON TWO OF APPLE TV’S SPANISH-LANGUAGE CRIME DRAMA “WOMEN IN BLUE” (“LAS AZULES”) PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score its first season, “Women In Blue” (“Las Azules”) returns for season two August 12 on Apple TV

“Deeply detailed, ‘Women in Blue’ takes its audience on a gripping ride that will leave them unsettled until the very end.” – Variety

“Featuring top performances and a story that will resonate with many who watch it, ‘Women in Blue’ is well worth your time and is yet another top addition to Apple TV’s brilliant catalog.” – Collider

ABOUT “WOMEN IN BLUE” (”LAS AZULES”) S2:

“Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) season two will make its global debut with the first episode on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30.

“Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) season two will follow María (Bárbara Mori), now promoted to lieutenant, as she finds herself torn between the rules she’s sworn to uphold and a relentless pull towards the truth when the body of a student activist is discovered, and the Azules are pulled into an investigation that reaches back to the student massacre of 1968. Before they can make sense of what they’ve found, the body of a person connected to that brutal chapter of history is found, sending shockwaves through the department. Someone is delivering justice straight to the police’s door, and the Azules are the department’s last hope of stopping the killer. As María, Valentina (Natalia Téllez), Gabina (Amorita Rasgado), and Ángeles (Ximena Sariñana) fight battles both inside and outside the precinct, buried truths rise to the surface and they’re forced to confront an uncomfortable question: in a system plagued with corruption, what is the cost of fighting for their ideals?

In addition to Mori, Sariñana, Téllez and Rasgado, the series also stars Miguel Rodarte, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappan, Horacio García Rojas, and Bruno Bichir.

“Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”) is produced by Lemon Studios for Apple TV and is created by Rovzar and Aramendi. Rovzar, Emmy Award nominee Wendy Riss (“Yellowstone”), Alejandro Lozano (“Control Z”), Erica Sánchez Su (“Monarca”), and International Emmy Award winner Billy Rovzar (“Monarca”) serve as executive producers.

Bárbara Mori stars as María in the Apple TV+ Spanish-language crime drama series Las Azules (internationally titled Women in Blue). Set in 1970 and inspired by true events, the show follows four women who defy conservative societal norms to join Mexico’s first female police force. They quickly realize their squad is a political publicity stunt designed to distract the public from a brutal serial killer.

Mori plays María, a devoted wife who discovers her true calling after uncovering her husband’s infidelity, pushing her to join the police force. By season two, she is promoted to lieutenant. Beyond acting, Mori was deeply involved in the production, collaborating closely in the writers’ room to help shape the trajectory and depth of her character.

Maria (Bárbara Mori) and Ángeles (Ximena Sariñana) star in "Women in Blue" (Las Azules) on Apple TV+ (photo from Apple TV PR)

Ximena Sariñana is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actress who starred as Ángeles in the Apple TV+ crime series Las Azules (Women in Blue). She is widely recognized for her dual career in Latin American film/television and alternative pop music.

She plays Ángeles in the 2024 Apple TV+ series about Mexico’s first female police force in the 1970s. Her character navigates working in a rigid, male-dominated era while dealing with traits on the autism spectrum before it was widely diagnosed. Season 2 premieres on August 12, 2026, following the team into an investigation connected to the 1968 student movement.

Fernando Rovzar is a prominent Mexican producer, director, writer, and showrunner who co-founded the highly successful production company Lemon Studios. Born on January 24, 1980, in Mexico City, Mexico, he has spent over two decades shaping the landscape of modern Mexican cinema and television. He is known for producing massive box-office hits, directing critically acclaimed television series, and creating premium streaming content for global platforms like Apple TV+, Netflix, and HBO.

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Interview with Bárbara Mori and Fernando Rovzar

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Bárbara Mori and Fernando Rovzar of "Women in Blue" on Apple TV+

Interview with Bárbara Mori and Fernando Rovzar of “Women in Blue” AKA “Las Azules” on Apple TV+ by Suzanne 9/18/24

This is such a wonderful series, and everyone should watch it. It takes places in 1970, when women were encouraged to join the police department in Mexico City, only to find that they’re being used for political reasons. The women then have to prove themselves in the search for a serial killer targeting young women. María, Valentina, Gabina and Ángeles are the focus of the show as we learn about each of them and how they work together. It’s intriguing both as a look back on how women were treated then, and as a riveting police drama.  Mori starts as María, so I was delighted to speak with her and Rovzar. He created and wrote the show, as well as directed some of the episodes. I didn’t know (until María mentioned it in this interview) that the two of them are married.  I was fascinated to learn more about the creation and filming of show after watching many of the episodes. I hope you enjoy our interview as well! Tomorrow is the series finale, so don’t miss it! It’s worth binge-watching.  If you don’t like to read subtitles, and you don’t know Spanish, you can watch it in English (dubbed). They have all of those options for you on Apple TV+, which is great. I prefer dubbed, myself.

 

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"Women in Blue" key art

Apple TV+ shares first-look at “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”), new Spanish-language crime drama from International Emmy Award winner Fernando Rovzar

Set to debut globally July 31, 2024 on Apple TV+, new series featuring Ariel Award nominee Bárbara Mori is inspired by the thrilling true stories of Mexico’s first female police force and stars Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez and Amorita Rasgado 

Apple TV+ today unveiled the premiere date and a first-look at “Women in Blue” (“Las Azules”), its upcoming ten episode Spanish-language crime drama featuring an entirely Hispanic cast and crew led by Ariel Award nominee Bárbara Mori (“Perdidos en La Noche,” “La Negociadora,” “La Mujer De Mi Hermano”). Created by International Emmy Award-winning showrunner and director Fernando Rovzar (“Monarca,” “Sr. Ávila”) and Pablo Aramendi (“Tijuana,” “Los Elegidos”), “Women in Blue” will make its global debut with the first two episodes on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through September 25.

Set in 1970 and inspired by true events, “Women in Blue” tells the story of four women who defy the ultra-conservative norms of the time and join Mexico’s first female police force, only to discover that their squad is a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer. As the body count grows, María (Mori), whose determination to catch the killer becomes an obsession, Gabina (Amorita Rasgado), whose father is a renowned cop, Ángeles (Ximena Sariñana), a brilliant fingerprint analyst, and Valentina (Natalia Téllez), a young rebel, set up a secret investigation to achieve what no male officer has been able to do and bring the serial killer to justice.

The series stars Mori, Sariñana, Téllez, Rasgado, Miguel Rodarte, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappan, and Horacio García Rojas.

Rovzar, Emmy Award nominee Wendy Riss (“Yellowstone,” “Genius,” “The Killing”), Erica Sanchez Su (“Monarca,” “La Venganza de Las Juanas,” “Paramédicos”), Sandra Solares ( “Point Break,” “Y Tú Mamá También,” “Instructions Not Included”) and International Emmy Award winner Billy Rovzar (“Monarca,” “Control Z,” “Sr. Ávila”) serve as executive producers. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Lemon Studios.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 488 wins and 2,143 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

Natalia Téllez, Amorita Rasgado, Ximena Sariñana and Bárbara Mori in "Women in Blue (Las Azules)," now streaming on Apple TV+.

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Cast & Crew

  • Bárbara Mori
  • Ximena Sariñana
  • Natalia Téllez
  • Amorita Rasgado
  • Miguel Rodarte
  • Leonardo Sbaraglia
  • Christian Tappán
  • Horacio García Rojas

Executive Producers

  • Fernando Rovzar
  • Wendy Riss
  • Erica Sánchez Su
  • Sandra Solares
  • Billy Rovzar

Natalia Téllez, Bárbara Mori, Fernando Rovzar, Amorita Rasgado and Ximena Sariñana at the premiere of "Women in Blue (Las Azules)," now streaming on Apple TV+.

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