‘Mentiras, La Serie’ (translated to ‘Lies’ in English) is the latest remix of Mexico’s iconic ‘80s love and breakup songs, becoming both the life of the party and the reason behind a renewed spotlight on artists beloved by older generations.

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After a long history as a musical – and now as a Prime Video comedy-drama series – Mentiras proves its ability to gather generations through soul and music.

What started as a stage musical in Mexico City back in 2009 has grown into a full cultural moment, built on Mexican pop ballads from the 1980s and the aesthetics that defined that era. Created to revive eighties nostalgia, the series, which premiered in summer 2025, also manages to capture Gen Z’s attention, turning these songs into karaoke staples – perfect for heartbreak, fun, and even falling in love with a past pop era.

While the songs are performed by the four main characters – Yuri, Daniela, Dulce, and Lupita, all named after famous Mexican singers – they carry a strong sense of storytelling and emotional intensity, to the point where the audience can’t help but sing along at full volume. Among the most popular tracks in the series are “De Mí Enamórate,” “Castillos,” “Pobre Secretaria,” and “De Qué Te Vale Fingir.”

The tracklist itself narrates a story, beginning with “Cuando Baja La Marea” and “De Color De Rosa,” as the four women discover that their shared lover has passed away.

In the Prime Video adaptation, Belinda takes on the role of Daniela, and her presence is immediately felt. With a strong, controlled voice and commanding energy, she leads the opening numbers with intensity, while the other three remain mostly in the background.

As the story unfolds, each character begins to tell her own version of romance through the soundtrack. Mariana Treviño brings humor and urgency to “Pobre Secretaria,” giving the song a lively, almost theatrical edge. Meanwhile, Diana Bovio’s high-pitched, earnest take on “De Mí Enamórate” turns it into a kind of modern hymn to illusion – romantic, exaggerated, and just self-aware enough to feel intentional.

Other tracks such as “Amiga Mía, Ese hombre No Se Toca” act as medleys, combining songs to create a richer, layered ballad. More than a mixture of nostalgic tracks that now belong to two different generations, this feels like a natural and genuine dialogue between four women fighting over who was the most in love with none other than Emmanuel Mijares. Within this love hexagon, the feelings are too intense to be only spoken.

Naturally, Mentiras is an artwork that isn’t only a time machine, but a reintroduction to drama, to love – an overall hymn to the broken-hearted, reminding audiences that its music can be shared for more than lyrics, but for feelings and emotion. Perhaps it is also a reminder that the eighties passion felt through Latin, and especially Mexican, pop has never been out of style.

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