Series synopsis
Crime Diaries: The Candidate, also known as Historia De Un Crimen: Colosio is a drama crime mystery war & politics television series that premiered on Netflix on March 22, 2019. It ended on March 22, 2019. It stars Jorge A. Jimenez, Ilse Salas, Alberto Guerra and Gustavo Sánchez Parra.
In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.
Premise
In 1994, Mexican presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio's assassination sends his dying widow racing to uncover who did it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jorge A. Jimenez as Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
- Ilse Salas as Diana Laura Riojas de Colosio
- Alberto Guerra as Federico Benítez
- Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Comandante David Rubí Sánchez
- Jorge Antonio Guerrero as Mario Aburto
- Evaristo Valverde as Vicente Mayoral
- Ari Brickman as Carlos Salinas de Gortari
- Martín Altomaro as Raúl Salinas de Gortari
Supporting cast
- Hernán del Riego as Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León
- Orlando Moguel as Octavio
- Enrique Arreola as Manuel Camacho Solis
Guest cast
- Alfonso Borbolla as Jacobo Zabludovsky
- Pedro de Tavira as José María Córdoba Montoya
- Leonardo Alonso as Pedro López Riestra
- Everardo Arzate as Liébano Sáenz Ortiz
- Juan Carlos Medellin as Manlio Fabio Beltrones Rivera
- Norma Angélica as Maria Luisa Martínez
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 22, 2019 | March 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Candidate Encouraged by his wife, presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio resist political party pressure and writes a speech that sticks to his principles. |
March 22, 2019 |
| 2 |
Who Did it? Three suspects are arrested in Tijuana. Cmdr. Benítez becomes even more suspicious when the investigation is immediately taken out of his hands. |
March 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Prosecutor At Colosio's funeral, Diana Laura sees suspects at every turn. Noticing Mario Aburto's resemblance to a new murder victim, Benítez forms a theory. |
March 22, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2019 |
| Runtime | 32 minutes |
| Status | ended |