

This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael…
Drama • Series • 2023 • 1 season
Starring: Sandy Hernández, Luis Alberto García, Susana Abaitua
Created by: Juan Pablo Buscarini

S1 E1 - Dancing with the Devil
Minerva Mirabal and her family face retaliation after she refuses the President's advances.
Mar 8, 2023 • 51m

S1 E2 - Two Roads
Don Enrique is freed; a boyfriend from Minerva’s past reappears; Arantxa dodges questions in 1999.
Mar 8, 2023 • 52m

S1 E3 - The Test
Arantxa's new line of work brings her closer to the regime; 1999, Pilar looks to the past for clues.
Mar 8, 2023 • 48m

S1 E4 - Peaks and Valleys
Don Enrique encourages Minerva to pursue her dreams; 1999, Arantxa calls off the interview.
Mar 8, 2023 • 49m

S1 E5 - The Price of Dreams
Trujillo reveals something about Minerva’s law exam; 1999, Pilar pushes to continue the interview.
Mar 8, 2023 • 46m

S1 E6 - The Hunted
The regime targets the Mirabals once again; Pilar convinces Arantxa to tell her story in 1999.
Mar 8, 2023 • 41m

S1 E7 - You'll Be Gipsy
Arantxa finds herself in a leading role on the regime’s new channel; 1999, Arantxa’s health falters.
Mar 8, 2023 • 45m

S1 E8 - The Moment of Truth
Arantxa tries to hide a secret romance. 1999: Pilar’s efforts begin to pay off.
Mar 8, 2023 • 39m

S1 E9 - Bring Jimmy Alves
Minerva parts ways with Pierre; Arantxa realizes she is living in a gilded cage.
Mar 8, 2023 • 40m

S1 E10 - Let Us Die with Our Boots On
Minerva and Manolo learn of a plot to oust Trujillo; 1999, Pilar invites Arantxa to New York.
Mar 8, 2023 • 44m

S1 E11 - June 14
Minerva’s circle is targeted in the regime’s crackdown; Arantxa reunites with an old friend in 1999.
Mar 8, 2023 • 40m

S1 E12 - Make It Look Like an Accident
Events take a dark turn for Minerva and sisters Patria and María Teresa; Dedé meets Arantxa in 1999.
Mar 8, 2023 • 48m

S1 E13 - Kill or Be Killed
Trujillo’s 30-year reign of terror comes to an end; in 1999, Arantxa meets Minerva’s daughter.
Mar 8, 2023 • 57m
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The Cry of the Butterflies
This series examines the events leading up the brutal murder of Dominican activist Minerva Mirabal and her two activist sisters, on the orders of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo. The heinous crime would set in motion not only the end of a vicious regime, but also come to mark the global fight against gender-based violence.
Drama • TV Series • 2023