1994

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  • TV-MA
  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (613)

"1994" is an engrossing docuseries from Netflix that premiered in 2019. It takes you on a captivating journey back to a tumultuous period in Mexican politics that shook the entire nation. The series is a vivid power-play of analysis, storytelling, and real-life grips that casts a revealing light on one of Mexico's most turbulent years.

Over the course of its five parts, "1994" delves into the shocking and pivotal events that transpired in said year, events which have gone on to define the course of Mexican politics and society in the decades since. The series serves as a potent insights-hatch for viewers trying to understand the machinations of power, corruption, and politics in Mexico.

One of the significant events that "1994" emphasizes is the murder of Luis Donaldo Colosio, the presidential candidate of the then-ruling party, Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI). Colosio's assassination is still etched as one of the gruesome and shocking moments in contemporary Mexican history; the series provides an in-depth revision of this occurrence through archival footage and interviews.

Moreover, the series centers not only around the murder but also the enigmatic Chiapas rebellion in the same year. The uprising, led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, was a bid to alter Mexico

1994 is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between May 17, 2019 and on Netflix

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Round Earth
5. Round Earth
May 17, 2019
Insiders recall the post-election economic crisis. Raúl Salinas remembers his 1995 arrest. Those close to Colosio discuss the impact of his death.
Eagle Knight
4. Eagle Knight
May 17, 2019
Zedillo announces his presidential candidacy. Multiple special prosecutors are assigned to Colosio's murder investigation. Mario Aburto stands trial.
The Snake
3. The Snake
May 17, 2019
Witnesses recount the chaos that ensued when Colosio was assassinated after a campaign rally in Tijuana, leading to the interrogation of Mario Aburto.
Revolution
2. Revolution
May 17, 2019
The Zapatista uprising in early 1994 brings peacemaker Camacho sudden fame, changing the electoral landscape. Colosio gives a powerful, rousing speech.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
May 17, 2019
Mexican political experts, including ex-President Carlos Salinas, detail Luis Donaldo Colosio's rise to become the PRI presidential candidate in 1993.
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1994 is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch 1994 on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    May 17, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (613)