Best South American mystery series
A curated collection of popular mystery series from South America.
Land of the Strong (2018)
Land of the Strong (2018)
When an adventurous young man goes missing after a fight, his mother Cassia and his twin sister Maria begin a dangerous journey in search of answers in a town where brute force overcomes the law.
Viento Sur (2014)
Viento Sur (2014)
Different stories that mark the life of the Patagonia region, an almost universal place, in the decades of '30 and '40. The society of that time, the interrelation of the culture of the Native American peoples with that of the Welsh, Italian, Spanish and Lebanese immigrants, will give life to facts and circumstances that speak of those times. The talk between a bartender of the time (Horacio Fontova) and a traveler (Oscar Alegre) stuck by the strong wind, begins the journey on stories of love, jealousy, families, bandits, robberies and soldiers of a region that began to be forged .
El sabor del silencio (2024)
El sabor del silencio (2024)
Vicente is a renowned chef who takes justice into his own hands when a politician abuses his wife. Revenge gives him pleasure, which reveals his true nature.
La madrastra (1981)
La madrastra (1981)
Marcia has grown bitter and full of resentment after being framed for murder 20 years ago during a visit to the United States. As soon as she gets out of jail she comes back to Chile to recover what was taken away from her and search the real killer of the incident that costed several years of her life.
Resistiré (2003)
Resistiré (2003)
Resistiré is a 2003 Argentine telenovela. This serial features a gorgeous woman torn between her terrorist fiancee and a handsome tailor. It starred Pablo Echarri, Celeste Cid, Carolina Fal and Fabián Vena.Resistiré was a major hit on Argentinian television. It dared to introduce new elements in the genre of telenovela and was well accepted by the audience, setting a new standard in TV. In 2004, the telenovela won the Martín Fierro Award as the best show of the year, along with many other awards.In 2006, two remakes debuted. MyNetworkTV produced an American version in English titled Watch Over Me. In addition, Televisa unveiled Amar Sin Limites for Mexican viewers.
El pulpo negro (1985)
El pulpo negro (1985)
The Marked Heart (2022)
The Party (2014)
The Party (2014)
A glamorous reception at businesswoman Angela Mahler's mansion attracts high society: businessmen, powerful women, and bons vivants looking for some fun. Unexpectedly, a body is found in the pool and what was a party, becomes a crime scene. Thus begins a frantic hunt for the murderer. Trapped inside the house and in the investigators' crosshairs, all the guests are suspects. The story occurs over a 24-hour period in a web of suspense, ambition, ulterior motive and uncontrollable passion.
Corpo a Corpo (1984)
Corpo a Corpo (1984)
Eloá and Osmar's marriage is thrown into crisis when a mysterious man crosses their path. With a thirst for prestige and power, Eloá will face the consequences of her ambition.
La mujer en el espejo (2004)
La mujer en el espejo (2004)
La Mujer en el Espejo is the title of a Colombian telenovela that first aired in Colombia in 1997 and was later remade & aired again in Colombia in 2004 by Telemundo.
Mi ex me tiene ganas (2012)
Mi ex me tiene ganas (2012)
My ex wants me is a romantic comedy with a dose of mystery. A different proposal that encompasses romance, suspense, drama and comedy in a single story. Three friends, three stories, three lives, three exes and a single purpose: to be reborn from the ashes of a love from the past.
Marisol (2002)
Marisol (2002)
A remake of the Mexican telenovela of the same name.
Quem Ama Não Mata (1982)
Quem Ama Não Mata (1982)
The Forgotten Valley (2022)
The Forgotten Valley (2022)
A group of youngsters get lost while hiking in the woods and are suddenly attacked. Wounded and with one of them have being captured, they find shelter in an eerie village shrouded in an eternal mist, a place from where no one can escape.
El Russo (2024)
El Russo (2024)
The story takes place on a quiet peninsula away from Buenos Aires, where more than the first generation of Russian Old Believers live, preserving their language, faith and way of life. The main characters are real opposites: she is an Old Believer who lives by the rules of the community, and he is a policeman, an emigrant from Russia, who knows no mercy for criminals. They were not destined to meet, but their paths crossed…
Until You Burn (2024)
Until You Burn (2024)
After his brother's death, an ex-convict launches an intricate web of lies and revenge against the privileged family he believes is behind the murder.
Dangerous Liaisons (2016)
Dangerous Liaisons (2016)
Brazilian version of the classic 18th century novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Set in the 1920's, this adaptation in 10 episodes takes the story of love, lust and revenge to another era.
Vade Retro (2017)
Vade Retro (2017)
Mário Fofoca (1983)
Mário Fofoca (1983)
Torre de Babel (1998)
Torre de Babel (1998)
The former expert in fireworks, José Clementino gets a job as a bricklayer in the construction of a magnificent shopping center, one of the many works carried out by the construction engineer, César Toledo. During the feast of the ridge, where engineers and workers gather to celebrate the laying of the slab work, Clementino's wife flirts with several men. At one point, when he gives for the missing woman, Mason goes looking for her and is in a far corner of the building having sex with two men. Overcome with rage, Clementino kills his wife and one of the men paddle strokes. The family hears the screams and Toledo contains Clementino, with the help of a group of workers. Shocked by the violence of the employee, the employer called the police, and even later, an indictment against him at trial. His testimony is crucial to the conviction of Clementino, to discover their terrible crimes and audacious, which is a court suspicious.
Crazy About You (2024)
Crazy About You (2024)
The story begins with the ambiguous relationship between friends Viola and Luma, who seem predestined to literally enter each other's lives. Born on the same day, in very different situations, they meet years later, united by coincidences that go beyond their birthday. From humble origins, Viola moves with her boyfriend Mavi to Angra dos Reis, where Luma lives a luxurious life and dates Rudá, who ends up meeting Viola by chance. Thus begins the duo's journey, which goes from a passion for recipes to an obsession with the same man, from the immediate connection to the point of starting to live their friend’s reality, 10 years later. A journey divided between complicity and rivalry, which includes them in a love quadrangle and is impacted by a series of circumstances, twists and surprises, such as the secret surrounding a murder.
Post Mortem (2020)
Post Mortem (2020)
The Mind Behind Power (2024)
The Mind Behind Power (2024)
The president-elect's psychologist is blackmailed by a mysterious organization to force the chief executive to resign.
Cromo (2014)
Cromo (2014)
A scientist dies in mysterious circumstances while performing an investigation into a tannery in Corrientes. Her husband and his best friend (who was a lover of women) travel to the place to discover what had happened, and end up getting into an issue that threatens their lives.
Elas por Elas (2023)
Elas por Elas (2023)
Seven friends who met in their youth at an English course meet again 25 years later; Lara, Taís, Helena, Adriana, Renée, Natália and Carol, each of them has a different personality and origin, but they share a deep affection.
