Series synopsis
Against the Ropes, also known as Contra las cuerdas is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on January 25, 2023. It was created by Carolina Rivera. It stars Caraly Sánchez, Scarlet Gruber, Carmen Ramos and Alisson Santiago.
They say being a woman is all a business and maybe it's true. We are complicated, complex and we look at life differently, exactly what Carolina Rivera captures in 'On the ropes', the new Netflix series that 'unmasks' life's struggles and puts the subject of motherhood on the agenda.
Premise
They say being a woman is all a business and maybe it's true. We are complicated, complex and we look at life differently, exactly what Carolina Rivera captures in 'On the ropes', the new Netflix series that 'unmasks' life's struggles and puts the subject of motherhood on the agenda.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Caraly Sánchez as Ángela / Novia Negra
- Scarlet Gruber as Dulce Caramelo
- Carmen Ramos as Victoria / Victoria La Soberana
- Alisson Santiago as Rocío 'Chío'
- Giovanna Zacarías as Refugio
- Michelle Rodríguez as Josefina / Volcana Dormida
- Cuauhtli Jiménez as Lalo
- María Balam as Malena / Lilith
Supporting cast
- Valentina Buzzurro as Lucía / Astromelia
- Marcela Alcaraz as Betty
- Carlos Aragón as Don Gabriel
- Alejandra Ley as Sweet Petunia
Guest cast
- Luis Mures as Manuel
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 25, 2023 | January 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
For Every Move, There’s a Countermove Despite her dubious past, Ángela finds a job quickly but makes enemies even quicker, when she discovers wrestler Dulce has taken her role as Rocío’s mom. |
January 25, 2023 |
| 2 |
C-Show Ángela takes it upon herself to begin her training. After a family outing goes wrong, Rocío becomes the school’s laughingstock and blames her mom. |
January 25, 2023 |
| 3 |
Sisterhood Ángela’s mom is hit with some hard news. Ángela and her colleagues enlist Betty’s help to craft their wrestling personas for an event at Rocío’s school. |
January 25, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2023 |
| Status | continue |