What is the Mexican Netflix series Belascoarán, PI about?

Belascoaran, P.I is an offbeat Mexican crime series based on the adventures of Belascoarán by Paco Ignacio Taibo II. The series has a very loyal following and there’s a good chance this new show will be a hit for Netflix.

With Luis Gerardo Méndez as lead detective Héctor Belascoarán Shayne, Belascoaran, P.I is a hybrid series that combines gripping crime solving with wry humor. In each episode, Belascoarán attempts to solve a brutal crime in 1970s Mexico City.

Belascoarán is an unconventional detective willing to use himself as bait to catch a killer. The first episode of the series follows Belascoarán as he takes part in a TV quiz show to gather clues and uncover a strangler, while subsequent episodes see Belascoarán trying to solve a kidnapping and finding his way out of a sticky situation when he is involved in a murder is involved.

How many episodes does Belascoarán, PI have?

There are only three episodes in the show, but each is essentially a movie as they are all around 1 hour and 20 minutes long. It will take you nearly four hours to watch the entire show despite only having three episodes.

Is Belascoarán, PI based on a book?

Yes! The stories in the show are based on the books by Paco Ignacio Taibo II. The first episode is drawing days in battleEpisode 2 is based on An easy thingand Episode 3 is inspired by No happy ending.

Belascoarán, cast of PI

Actor Luis Gerardo Méndez is a big star in Mexico and has starred in many popular international projects such as the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico where he played Victor Tapia.

Here’s who else is starring in this captivating new show:

• Luis Gerardo Mendez as Hector Belascoaran Shayne
• Paulina Gaitan as Irene
• Irene Azuela as Elisha
• Silverio Palacios as Gomez Letras
• Enrique Arreola
• Andres Parra
• Gabino Rodriguez
• Nailea Norvind
• Eligio Melendez
• Paloma Woolrich
• Paulina Davila

Belascoaran, P.I now streaming on Netflix! Are you planning to watch the new Mexican series?