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HBO Max is expanding its Latin American programming with a new psychological thriller set to debut on the streaming platform. “Mataviejitas: The Serial Killer,” currently in production in Mexico City, draws inspiration from one of Mexico’s most notorious criminal cases involving a serial killer who targeted elderly women. The series is being produced by Exile Content with Mexican filmmaker Humberto Hinojosa, known for his work on “Luis Miguel: The Series,” serving as showrunner and co-director alongside J.M. Cravioto, who previously directed “El Chapo.”
The six-episode series aims to distinguish itself by blending the conventions of a crime thriller with distinctly Mexican cultural elements and storytelling perspectives. According to Hinojosa, the project combines investigative drama, suspenseful elements, and police procedural storytelling while maintaining an optimistic undertone amid darker narrative moments. Co-director Cravioto emphasized the production’s cinematic ambition, describing it as a premium thriller with international appeal that integrates Mexico’s unique cultural sensibility alongside sophisticated genre techniques.
The project reflects HBO Max’s broader investment strategy in the Latin American market, positioning it alongside other high-profile releases in the region. The streamer continues competing with Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video by funding local productions designed to engage regional audiences while attracting global viewership. The series is slated for worldwide release across the HBO Max platform.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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