Plot Synopsis

Journalism student Valeria is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets and instantly bonds with her idol, the incomparable trans icon Cristina 'La Veneno' Ortiz Rodriguez. As she begins to write Cristina's memoir, Valeria is plunged into a winding story full of victory and tragedy, friendship and heartbreak, loyalty and abuse, fame and freefall -- but always defined by courage and self-love. This series weaves between Cristina's past and present to paint an unforgettable portrait of a complex woman who, in daring to break boundaries and refusing to dim her own light, paved the way for so many others to shine. VENENO had its U.S. premiere on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, as HBO Max released the first two episodes. Two new episodes debuted each Thursday through December 10.