Apple TV’s Spanish-language crime drama Las Azules (Women in Blue) returns for a second season this week. The show, which follows Mexico’s first all-female police force in the 1970s, is taking on a darker and more complex story this time around. Season 2 blends real historical events with fiction to explore government corruption, police brutality, and the personal growth of its four main characters.
The series made a strong impression in its first season. It combined feminist themes with a serial killer storyline in a way that connected with viewers. Now the show is raising the stakes by tackling some of Mexico’s most painful historical moments.
The Story Picks Up After a Real Massacre
Season 2 opens in 1971, just one day after a real event known as the Halconazo massacre. This was a moment when a paramilitary group called Los Halcones attacked a student protest in Mexico City. The attack killed or wounded dozens of young demonstrators.
The show’s creators chose to build the season around this tragedy. The four women, now officially part of the police force, find themselves investigating a case that connects back to both the 1971 massacre and the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. In 1968, the army shot and killed dozens of leftist student protesters just before Mexico hosted the Olympics.
When a young man turns up dead under unclear circumstances, the Azules take the lead in an investigation that points toward corruption inside the police force itself. The case forces them to look at what happened during the student massacres and ask why those events were never properly resolved.
The Core Cast Returns with New Challenges
All four main actresses are back for season 2. Bárbara Mori returns as María, who starts the season with a promotion to lieutenant. Ximena Sariñana is back as Ángeles. Natalia Téllez returns as Valentina. Amorita Rasgado reprises her role as Gabina.
The cast also includes Miguel Rodarte, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappan, Horacio García Rojas, and Bruno Bichir.
Mori spoke about what the new season means for her character. She said the investigation goes deep into the police institution and the 1971 student massacre. The goal is to bring everything back to the present and see what was behind it all, what was not seen, what was not said, and what was not resolved, because killings continue and people are still disappearing in Mexico.
“It’s a pretty intense season, just talking about it gives me goosebumps,” Mori said.
Sariñana, who plays Ángeles, said all the characters go through changes. They are trying to adapt to what society expects from a woman in their specific situation.
A Blend of Fact and Fiction
Co-creator, writer, director, and executive producer Fernando Rovzar wanted to tell a crime story that also exposes wrongdoing in the establishment. He and his team did a lot of research to make sure the historical events were shown honestly and with respect.
“One of the things I love about Mexico is that it’s one big grey area. I think this season was an opportunity to really test the moral compass of the four Azules,” Rovzar said.
He explained the central question the characters face: do they defend a system they know is wrong, or do they defend their own principles even if it means going against the system?
Rovzar also spoke about why this story matters today. He said bringing real moments from history into the light makes people consider what has prevented Mexico from looking at this period and trying to make amends.
The Themes Hit Close to Home
The show does not shy away from difficult subjects. One episode features a line from a bartender at a gay bar who says, “In Mexico it’s more dangerous being a student than it is being gay”. This reflects the reality of a time when the government actively suppressed all kinds of freedom.
Mori pointed out that the show’s themes are not just historical. She said that while the story takes place in the 1970s, many things have not changed in 2026.
“What is horrifying is how we as a society normalize these things, like feminicides and people just ‘disappearing.’ It’s very sad,” Mori said.
Release Schedule and Episode Count
Las Azules season 2 premieres on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, on Apple TV. The season consists of eight episodes. New episodes will be released weekly, with the finale scheduled for September 30, 2026.
The show is produced by Lemon Studios for Apple TV. Rovzar created the series with Pablo Aramendi. The executive producers include Rovzar, Emmy Award nominee Wendy Riss, Alejandro Lozano, Erica Sánchez Su, and International Emmy Award winner Billy Rovzar.
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What Makes This Season Different
Rovzar described the shift in focus for season 2. He said that while season 1 was a serial killer thriller, season 2 must tackle a deeper and darker subject: government repression and corruption within the police.
The show’s first season ended with the four women having overcome prejudice and discrimination to join the police force. Now they must face the reality of what kind of police force they have joined.
Sariñana said the characters have changed not only personally but their circumstances are quite different. Each one comes into her own in the new season and must navigate the challenges of being where they have always wanted to be.
The second season of Las Azules starts streaming on August 12 on Apple TV, with new episodes arriving weekly through September 30.
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