Netflix is adding a new Mexican production to its catalog based on one of the most acclaimed legal series in American television. This is Alicia's Law (also known as La Ley de Alicia), the Mexican adaptation of The Good Wife, starring Fernanda Castillo, Juan Manuel Bernal, and Michel Brown.
According to the Netflix page dedicated to the project, the series will arrive on the platform on November 11, 2026. The production follows the story of a woman who must rebuild her life and resume her career as a lawyer after her husband is imprisoned due to a major corruption scandal.
Below, we review everything known so far about Alicia's Law on Netflix: release date, plot, and confirmed cast.
When does Alicia’s Law premiere on Netflix?
According to the official Netflix page for the title, Alicia's Law is scheduled for release on November 11, 2026.
Netflix has not yet officially confirmed this date through a formal announcement, so the information could be subject to change.
Who is producing Alicia’s Law?
The series is a Mexican adaptation of The Good Wife, the original American legal drama. The screenplay is written by Fernanda Eguiarte, Jimena Gallardo, Itzel Lara, Patricia Ordaz, and Carlos Trujano, while directing duties are shared between Ana Lorena Pérez Ríos Gómez, José Ramón Chávez, and Erik Baeza.
CBS Studios is producing the project in association with TIS Estudios, adapting the original format backed by CBS Studios, Scott Free Productions, and King Size Productions.
What is the plot of Alicia’s Law?
Netflix has shared the following official synopsis for the series:
Alicia's world collapses when her beloved husband Aurelio, a minister of the Supreme Court of Justice, is imprisoned for corruption and linked to a sex scandal. With two children to care for and bills to pay, Alicia must resume her career as a lawyer. Along the way, she reconnects with David, her college boyfriend, who is now the owner of the law firm where she works. Alicia faces the challenge of proving her worth to demanding colleagues and competing for a position, while each case transforms her search for justice in Mexico. Meanwhile, after being released from prison, Aurelio tries to reclaim his life, his career, and Alicia. She must then decide whether to return to her old life or reinvent herself.
Confirmed cast of Alicia’s Law
Fernanda Castillo as Alicia
Fernanda Castillo leads the cast in the role of Alicia. The actress has participated in three Netflix original productions: the comedy-drama The Dad Quest, the anthology film The Follies, and the drama series Monarca. She has also starred in series such as The Lord of the Skies, Isla Brava, as well as the Amazon Prime titles I Would Rather Die and The House of the Spirits.
Juan Manuel Bernal as Aurelio
Juan Manuel Bernal plays Aurelio, Alicia's husband imprisoned for corruption. For Netflix, the actor has starred in the emotional drama No One Saw Us Leave and, alongside Fernanda Castillo, Monarca. His other works include Señorita 89, The Head of Joaquin Murrieta, and Sitiados: Mexico.
Michel Brown as David
Michel Brown brings to life David, Alicia's college boyfriend and owner of the law firm where she works. The actor has participated in four Netflix original productions: Just Alice, The Dad Quest, The Marked Heart, and, most recently, Inside the Circle.
Rest of the cast
- Claudio Roca (Narcos: Mexico) plays Freddy.
- Alaíde (Task) plays Bobby Ramos.
- Caro Darman (Futuro Desierto) plays Elizabeth.
Frequently asked questions about Alicia’s Law
When does Alicia’s Law premiere on Netflix?
According to the official Netflix page, the series is scheduled to premiere on November 11, 2026, although this date has not yet been confirmed through a formal announcement from the platform.
Is Alicia’s Law an adaptation of The Good Wife?
Yes. Alicia's Law is the Mexican version of the American series The Good Wife, produced by CBS Studios in association with TIS Estudios.
Who stars in Alicia’s Law?
The main cast is led by Fernanda Castillo as Alicia, Juan Manuel Bernal as Aurelio, and Michel Brown as David.
What is Alicia’s Law about?
The series follows Alicia, a woman who must resume her career as a lawyer after the imprisonment of her husband, a Supreme Court minister linked to a corruption and sex scandal, while she reconnects with her former college boyfriend, now the owner of the firm where she works.
Who directs Alicia’s Law?
The direction of the series is handled by Ana Lorena Pérez Ríos Gómez, José Ramón Chávez, and Erik Baeza.
