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[intriguing xylophone music playing]

[door buzzing]

Go.

[indistinct announcing on PA]

[music intensifies]

SON-IN-LAW

[door buzzing]

[music stops]

[sighs]

I, uh…

[groaning softly]

Let me finish by saying…

[police siren wailing faintly]

We had a deal, cabrón.

[helicopter blades whirring]

[man on radio] Threat's neutralized, sweeping the area.

[splutters]

Why didn't you listen to me, huh?

[man] We have a helicopter sweeping the area. Nothing yet.

But now…

Now you see.

How many times did I fucking warn you, asshole?

You knew this shit would come back to bite you.

[gun fires]

It's me, it's me! Don't shoot, don't shoot.

It went off, it went off.

[officer] All clear.

[indistinct chatter]

[officer] He said it's all clear. Clear the perimeter.

[sighing] Ah, son of a bitch.

[siren wailing]

[indistinct police chatter]

[officer 1] Secure the perimeter. He's coming out, he's coming out.

-Move it! -[officer 2] Clear the area, guys.

Clear the area!

-[chatter continues] -[helicopter blades whirring]

[officer 3] We're fine here.

Take the attorney general home.

He needs to freshen up before he talks to the media.

[officer 4] Yes, sir!

So that's it?

Are we okay?

[officer 3] Don't worry. We have a deal.

We got this.

[intriguing xylophone music resumes]

We have a deal?

What?

Is this some kind of joke?

No. It's not.

And you want just one?

Yeah, just one.

Ecstasy.

And I got…

Four dollars?

Do you think it's good business for me to sell you one fucking pill at a time?

For four fuckin' dollars?

It's not for me.

It's a birthday present.

She's one of those nice girls from Loma Encinos.

Loma Encinos?

Órales.

And you're going to a party? Hmm?

Say no more.

Take this, okay?

Meth and amphetamines for five. Ecstasy for ten.

And coke, no less than 60 per gram, homie.

I bet that'll get you…

two grand, at the minimum.

So, come see me Monday morning with, I don't know…

one grand.

You keep the change.

What do you say?

[curious music playing]

[girl] Bro, Mom says…

Gross! I know what you're doing!

I'm not doing anything! And you have to knock!

I did knock! And it's time for lunch!

[door slams]

No way she invited you to the party.

She's, like, the meanest girl in the whole school, Mom.

Hmm. Well, I do not like the sound of that.

Who is this person?

Just a girl from my chemistry class.

[mother] Okay, you can go.

But if you get yourself into trouble one more time…

then I'm done.

You can move to Ocote…

[both] …and stay with your uncle Mateo.

[dog barking in distance]

[1980's synth pop music playing]

[girl] Right. Oh, yeah. But still…

I feel like we should go out more often.

[music continues on speaker]

[exhaling]

♪ Boy hunt, looking for my lover Boy hunt… ♪

-For sure -Oh, hi!

It's you.

Yeah. I was just in the neighborhood

and thought I would drop off that little gift for you I mentioned.

A gift?

-Yeah. I got some… -Ooh, what you got there, cowboy?

All kinds of stuff.

Ludes, ecstasy. Um…

So the ecstasy, that's five dollars for, um…

-Just, just let me take… -And what's that?

Uh, I got some coke too.

Half gram. So…

-Those are like 150… -Oh my God.

-Oh, no, sorry. Coke is 20. -This is amazing.

-I mean, coke is actually 60. -Anyone want a bathroom break?

This is incredible. I love you.

-Check it out. Thank you. -Yeah, sure.

-Uh, sure. -[bangs]

Natalia? Natalia. Those are the prices.

[gentle music playing]

[snoring]

That's what I'm tryin' to say. It's like…

[mother] I'm sorry you never had a man in the house, José.

But maybe this whole experience can finally teach you some real discipline,

if it's not too late for you.

[man on PA] Please proceed to gate three. Bus number 47 for Los Angeles.

[mother] Be good to your uncle. He's a good man.

[curious xylophone music playing]

[groans]

[clucking]

[driver] Time to go!

Come on, folks!

[cattle mooing]

[indistinct chatter]

OCOTE TERMINAL

[driver] Passengers for San José de Gracia, get on, please.

Next stop, San José de Gracia.

Uncle Mateo?

Ah.

You're here. Hm.

Did your mother give you something for me?

Let's go.

VOTE PRI

[donkey braying]

[announcer on TV] And with that fall, the idol of Chuí,

master and lord of Monterrey.

Nueva León is no more!

Moving with the power and speed of an ancient Aztec warrior,

our new champion, Furia Fronteriza, enters the ring.

Showing off for the crowd. He loves them and they love him.

The son of the wind.

Your room is upstairs. It's all ready.

Hey, you want a beer?

-Uh, really? -There ya go.

Yeah, thanks.

[announcer] The crowd's all shouting in unison, "Beast, Beast, Beast!"

This is the new idol of professional wrestling.

A story that'll go down in history. One, two, three!

He's an expert at his craft. Talk about the end of an era, right?

He's pushing him against the ropes! Oh, no!

And he knocks him down, and now he's going…

And he's going down with one, two… Just two seconds.

Look at these two titans measuring each other up.

-[snoring] -[announcer] Here comes the first move.

There it is, ladies and gentlemen. It's hard to describe, folks.

[woman moaning]

-[grunting] -[moaning]

Mmm.

[gasping]

[woman] And the bus idea?

I'll talk to Diego.

Let's see if he asks your parents, huh?

Good luck with that. My parents never listen to him.

They know my brother is an idiot.

Hey. You're talking about my best friend.

Show some respect.

Your best friend who would kill you for sure

if he found out you were screwing his sister.

Well, he is very protective of his sister.

Has a sense of honor.

-Oh, really? -Mm-hmm.

-[upbeat music playing] -All right. Okay, so…

Since my father has finally become a politician…

[José] That's exactly what I was saying.

This is the moment to take the initiative and be closing deals.

I already have three vans, and I have my taxi.

But if we get a couple of luxury buses,

we could set up a route from Tejalpa to Riviera Albacruzana.

And start organizing tours on the beaches for the gringos,

spring break parties and stuff like that.

Sure, but don't they all prefer to go to, uh, Xaca and… and Los Cactus?

Yeah, that's the point though.

The beaches are totally empty around here.

There's no competition.

And even if there were, your family already has a head start.

-[Diego] Uh-huh. Yeah. Great. -Bullshit like permits and licenses…

-I mean, think about it. -[Diego] Sit down.

-[woman] So what's your name? -Diego.

Besides, you're already in that line of work, so…

-I'm Cristal. -[Diego] Uh-huh.

Think of it as a very charitable contribution from you and your family.

-You like a dance? I'm not cheap. -It's gonna bring added value.

You wouldn't have to pay anything up front

in order to be a partner in this little venture.

Possibly get a tax credit or loan on a projection of income…

[Diego] Don't worry about it.

…due to the good this will do for the area.

We could even create a special fund or maybe even a scholarship

for a university student in your family name, if you'd like.

[man] We have a guest coming down the road currently in a gray SUV.

So, what do you think?

Yeah, it's sick, cabrón.

So sick.

[solemn music playing]

Mama!

Mama!

Hey, bro.

Okay.

Hey, dude.

Why are you drooling?

-[chuckling] -That's my sister, man.

Yeah.

[Diego] You met her at the Los Magikos concert.

Remember?

[clears throat]

Ah, Diego, this must be your friend from law school.

[Diego] Yes.

-Huh. -Milady.

José Sánchez.

Sir, it's such an honor to finally meet you.

-Hmm. -Diego tells us you're not from Albacruz.

No, I grew up in America

I spent my childhood in San Diego, California.

[indistinct conversation]

Why didn't you want to study law over there?

[Diego] Lucía, hey, go take a hike, okay?

Well. I fell in love with Mexico.

I was constantly working when I was young

but I didn't really take an interest in law till later.

So, why not Albacruz?

It's surely better than Séneca, no?

-Ma. -That is, uh…

Well, respectfully,

that's an error that a lot of people think to be true, especially in Albacruz.

When it comes to commercial law,

the program at Seneca is so much better.

It's the best in Mexico.

[upbeat marimba music playing]

-How's it going, José? -Hey, what's up?

What are you doing here?

Hmm.

Well, your brother insisted I show.

Hmm. Yeah, right.

Speaking of which, where is that guy?

Hmm, I don't know.

The last time I saw him, he was sulking in a corner.

You didn't tell Diego we're screwing, right?

No, of course not.

-[woman] Hi, Lucía. -Vero!

Um…

Oh, I'm sorry. This is a friend of Diego's. He's…

-Juan? No, José. José. -Mm-hm.

Pleased to meet you.

-José. -It's my pleasure.

Hmm.

[marimba music continues]

[static buzzing]

[José] Uncle Mateo.

Hey. Uncle Mateo.

-[woman] On credit. Are you serious? -It's guaranteed.

-I swear. -Guaranteed? He's dead, mister.

He can't leave until you pay.

Alex!

We got another one who won't pay!

[Alex] Yes, Mom. I'm coming.

His estate is, is… it's guaranteed.

Please. I've almost organized all of his assets.

I'll have it all prepared in no time. I swear to you.

[Alex] You heard her.

Yes, I did. Okay, okay, okay.

-Hey! Wait! -[woman] Oh my God.

-[grunts] -Watch out, man!

Ugh!

-[Alex] Chase him! -Huh? Oh!

-[Alex] Stop! -Shoot!

-Open up! -[engine starts]

[tires squealing]

[ranchera music playing on stereo]

-Thank you. -Sure.

I don't get it.

Sending the ashes costs me like 2,000 dollars

with all the customs forms.

And if I don't send them to my mom soon,

then she and my dumbass sister will want to come to the funeral.

Why don't you want them to go to the funeral?

What funeral?

I'm not paying for a funeral.

And besides… [scoffs]

…who would go?

No, no. If we do it this way,

one of your guys takes the ashes in his truck.

And my mom picks them up at your warehouse over in San Diego.

Wow, you have it all planned out, don't you, huh?

I always do.

What did you do with his body, José?

What?I didn't do anything. Why would I--

No. I don't even wanna know.

And please don't say, "Oh, Uncle Mateo had a weird disease."

And then what, José?

He shrunk down to the size of Taquito?

No, no, he was, uh…

He just lost a lot of weight.

They must have gotten the package wrong, or--

Come on. Really?

Throw the box away. I'll take care of it.

Fuck!

-[Lucía] You never listen to me! -Quiet!

[Diego] What's going on?

All of this, this is your fault.

Who, me?

In a world changing faster than ever before,

it's easy to get swept away by circumstances, expectations, and pressures

that seem beyond our control.

-Hey, what's up? -You son of a bitch.

-Hold on. [groans] No, wait. -Asshole.

You're a motherfucker!

-I can explain. -You're always fucking my shit up.

-What the fuck is wrong with you? -We're friends, are we?

-Yes, dumbass! Stop it. -Oh, is that right?

-I just wanted to comfort her. -Oh, right? Comfort her.

-Are you serious? -She was upset. I was--

Upset and pregnant, man!

And now my parents are blaming me, dumbass.

Hold on, wait a minute.

Your parents think you got your sister pregnant?

-Yeah, that's what they think, idiot. -Hold on, motherfucker.

Stop it, asshole. Stop it! Hey! Hey!

Stop it! Calm down. Calm down, man!

José? What the fuck?

-You're a piece of shit! -What are you doing?

And you're cheating on my sister with this one here?

-Who the hell you think you are? -The guy who's gonna kill your boyfriend.

You're not going to kill anyone and he's not my boyfriend.

That's Flavia, my sister. From San Diego!

[Flavia yelps]

[panting]

You're saying that idiot's really your brother.

Yeah, unfortunately.

I have a theory that he's adopted.

[both chuckle]

Yeah, that makes more sense.

-[Flavia laughing] Right? -My tooth is wobbly now.

Shh!

TEN YEARS LATER

[snoring]

[sniffing]

[José gasps]

You little shit.

I told you to wake up your father, not give him a heart attack.

[boy yelling] Mama!

[Lucía] Idalia, go check on the kid! Did you brush your teeth?

-[girl] Yes, Mom. -[Lucía] Let me smell your breath.

[sighs]

-[boy] Mommy! -Don't lie.

[Lucía] Go brush them before your dad spanks you.

[groaning]

PARTIDA TRANSPORTATION

[curious music playing]

[telephone ringing]

[woman] Hello? Mr. Nuncio is looking for you.

No. Not now.

[8-bit video game music playing]

[door opens]

[Diego] Is it ready?

-The paperwork for the notary. -Yeah, yeah, here it is.

Okay.

Dude.

You just had to print these, not sign them all.

You said get the papers ready.

Lucía's the only person who can sign documents.

My parents put the company in her name, you know this.

But wasn't I appointed the senior vice president?

Honey! Diego. We need to pick up Gerardito from daycare.

-Hi, bro. -Monster.

The guys are here for the air conditioning.

And?

-And… -[Flavia] Let's go, Diego.

The guys are here for the "air conditioning."

Do not mess with the air conditioning guys.

-Okay? -[Flavia] We are late, honey.

-Please. -[Diego] Print this again.

And make sure Lucía signs it.

My mom wants this sorted now.

[Flavia] Come on! This is the second time we'll be late this week.

Hey! Keep it moving.

Who's this asshole?

Mister, hello.

Are you here for the air conditioning?

Yeah, we're the air conditioning guys.

Who the hell are you?

The guy in charge here.

Well, of transportation.

Partida?

Sánchez.

José Sánchez.

Vice-President around here.

What about Diego?

Diego is my brother-in-law

Huh.

So, you're part of the family?

Well… Yeah, I suppose.

And you?

Juan.

Juan Fernando Lugo Cháirez.

Nice to meet you.

Mm-hm.

Yeah, I also work with my family in San Isidro.

But we're expanding.

Hmm.

You guys…

you guys are doing well out here, no?

Mmm… It could be better.

[chuckles]

Oh yeah? What do you mean?

Well, let's see.

Why does everyone take the transfer busses to Tejalpa?

With 20 more buses, I could wipe Tejalpa off the map.

We'd have tourists coming to Alcocer, I've always said.

From there, we could have the funds for an entire fleet.

Set up a couple of resorts,

and move all of those tourists by bus.

See?

It's all connected.

Transport, tourism. The opportunity is there.

Well, then?

What's stopping you?

Other people who don't have the vision.

Other people?

You know what I think of other people, José?

-Fuck those guys. -Hm.

Look.

Over in Xacatlán,

there are a lot of other people.

And you know what my brothers and I have to say about that?

-Fuck those guys. -[chuckles]

[man whistles]

We're done here, boss.

My men have finished loading the buses.

Seems like a big operation.

The air conditioning business is doing well.

José, if you ever need a silent partner…

Come to me.

I'm off.

Yeah, we'll talk outside.

Guadalupe, ma'am, how are you? It's good to see you.

-Yes, of course. -Well, thank you for inviting me.

Germán, how are you?

-Good afternoon. -How are you?

-Mom, introduce us. -Lucía.

-Maximiliano, nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you.

-Hi.José Sánchez. -Maximiliano.

-What are you drinking? -José Sánchez.

-A tequila, sir. -For me too. Thank you.

-José Sánchez. -Bring the bottle, please.

Hi. José Sánchez.

What more do you want?

We helped you already. And we are extremely charitable.

It's not a secret.

We backed Vivar, but you won the nomination.

And now we're backing you.

But that pathetic rally…

Explain this to me.

POLITICAL SHAME: ARÉVALO SPEAKS TO FEW IN ALBACRUZ

Some kind of joke?

Nobody's there.

Come on, really?

It's embarrassing, isn't it?

We have to face the facts.

[Arévalo] We're getting rid of the previous campaign team

and putting together a new one.

[Guadalupe] Little late in the game, don't you think?

-I beat that smart-ass Vivar. -[Guadalupe] Mm-hm.

And I'll also win this election.

Look I know I don't have the establishment behind me.

And I may be just a guy from a small town, but I have vision.

And I'm going to win.

We need you to win, son.

Well now, about the price…

No, Germán, the price is the price.

Excuse me.

[cumbia music playing]

[man whistles]

[man] Over here.

-How's it going? -How you doing, brother?

-I'm good. -You're good?

That's good. Have a seat. You want a drink?

Yeah, go ahead.

The payout that you and I would get?

See, that's what I'm talking about, cabrón.

Well, we got a deal then?

We have a deal. We got a deal.

[door buzzing]

Thank you.

Senior Sánchez.

I imagine you're wondering who I am.

Thomas Grayson, your attorney.

So…

how are we holding up in here?

I didn't hire a lawyer.

Not to worry, Governor Arévalo is tending to my fees.

So you and I can speak in strict confidence.

So, we got three counts,

including the big conspiracy charge. But…

here's the thing.

They're really not that interested in you.

It's not much of a case.

That's good, right?

-Yes. -Mm.

Well, look, as far as the feds are concerned, no offense,

but you're chicken feed.

Very minor player. Really mid-level management.

Kinda like one of them bit players or background actors.

Okay, okay, okay. I get it, I get it.

But I'm the attorney general.

Yes. You are a major player in Albacruz.

But to the feds,

you're hardly worth the effort of a full-blown prosecution and trial.

They want bigger fish.

They want El Padrino.

Which is never gonna happen

on account of your complete and absolute innocence,

which I will prove, that I promise you, with the most vigorous defense imaginable.

-Yeah, right. -Right?

Right.

Right.

Because you'd never try to work out a deal on your own now, would you?

Right.

Right.

Right.

Un placer.

Okay.

[door opens]

[softly] Damn it.

Go fuck yourself.

[knocking]

Excuse me, Buendía.

[Buendía] Mm.

I brought someone who wants to meet you.

[Buendía] Yes, come in. Sit down.

Mmm.

Ocote, with the right transportation plan, can become a commercial center.

We would need to consolidate and address

all of the various private transportation needs with a regional transportation plan.

Our candidate needs to send a message to the people.

Something that mobilizes his base, something that would be concrete.

A…

A real vision.

No.

What he needs is a base of support

beyond the ten people who participate in these meetings.

I agree.

And how do people get to the rallies?

Transportation. Hm?

And you're the president of Partida Transportation, I imagine.

Vice-President, actually.

But it's basically the same thing.

All the press, reporters, and a bunch of news vans

will be at the town square next Saturday.

So that plaza is gonna need a stadium's worth of people in it.

How many are we talking?

No less than a thousand.

[Juan coughing]

I think he can help us, Buendía.

[Buendía] Why are you wasting my time with this guy?

Unlike the other guy you brought in, this one has a fleet of buses.

What do you think?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course. I signed it myself.

Uh-huh. Okay.

Okay.

Yeah. I'll call you later.

Sir, do you have a moment?

What is it?

Méndez is saying that you told him to stop selling any tickets

for routes on Limoneros and Puerto Alto for this coming Saturday

because they're all sold out.

Something about Alcocer and Tuxtlán,

apparently we're supposed to rent some new buses now?

But in the operations account

there's no record of any income from ticket sales.

Ah. Don't worry about it.

They're charters.

We'll handle it with petty cash.

But I already moved the petty cash funds, sir.

And our line of credit?

Your mother-in-law has to authorize that.

[sighs]

[groaning]

I suppose you've already worked out what's going on.

Yes, sir.

You tell anyone?

No. No, no, no sir.

But you know, it's only a matter of time before…

Mr. Partida and Mrs. Fajardo realize.

There are alerts for the operating account.

If it falls to zero…

the bank is going to tell them there's no money.

I suggest you get the books in order.

You know what'll happen if I don't deliver?

The air conditioning guys will show up and…

use me as insulation.

You understand?

That's not good.

Really not good.

I have to get all the buses I can for this rally.

Can you use anything as collateral at the bank tomorrow morning maybe?

-The house. -All right.

But the problem is that it's in Lucia's name.

I just have to hold out until the weekend. That's all.

Well then I highly suggest, you go to your house,

and then you fuck your wife so good

that she signs the house as collateral to the bank.

And I can try to delay all cash flow here in the meantime.

Yeah.

Ordoñez.

Sir?

Why are you being so nice to me?

I've been working here for nearly two decades.

Yeah, way before you.

Besides, your in-laws are pieces of shit.

[Lucía panting, moaning]

Yeah.

[TV show playing]

[Lucía] Are you fucking crazy? I'm not signing shit!

Not in a million years!

Come here.

[Lucía] You're an asshole. Now you've done it.

[muttering] I don't believe this. You are useless!

[yells] You know what? I'm leaving!

And if my body's found in a ditch,

just know that you and your family killed me.

Fucking hell!

[door slams]

The buses aren't the problem.

There's…

a complication with the routes.

I'm gonna need your help changing them around.

Now hold on, the deal was that we got the people

and you provide the transportation.

Yeah.

Split the profit equally.

And the rally's tomorrow.

Yeah, I know.

Look, I mean,

considering that this is a last-minute thing…

If we make this actually happen,

what's mine is yours.

[Juan] Hmm.

All right then.

[solemn music playing]

THIS JUNE 7 VOTE PRI

[brakes squealing]

[bus horn honking]

[man] Go, Go!

-Get on the bus! Quickly! -[music fades]

Sorry, folks, but we've got a little dilemma.

We're gonna make a brief detour.

This bus is headed for the plaza, to Maximiliano Arévalo's rally.

Which means, of course, you are all cordially invited.

-[all grumbling] -[woman] This is bullshit.

Okay, okay. Everyone who wants to join us

will make some money and also be given, uh…

a free torta.

Okay, yeah, ma'am. In the blue.

-Um, yes, hi. -Hello.

How much money are we talking about?

Two hundred pesos for adults

and a hundred pesos for kids.

This is unacceptable. I'm getting off the bus right here.

Okay, okay, okay. Just relax, relax, relax.

Everyone has the right to go, but please,

if you're not gonna go to the rally, then get out here.

[man] You wanna stay?

But hurry up, we gotta go!

All the buses today are going to the rally.

You can order a torta and a drink while you wait at the shop here.

This is terrible.

I refuse to be treated like a farm animal.

Enjoy your food.

[music resumes]

[baby crying]

[cheering in distance]

-[loud clamoring] -[bells ringing]

[all chanting] Arévalo! Arévalo!

Arévalo! Arévalo! Arévalo! Arévalo!

Arévalo! Arévalo!

-[chanting continues] -[horns honking]

[marimba music playing]

[crowd cheering]

Arévalo! Arévalo! Arévalo!

Arévalo! Arévalo!

[loud cheering]

[man grunts]

Shut up, cabrón!

-[man] Ah! -Bastard!

-Do you like that? Do you like that? -Stop it. Stop it please!

[groans]

[music fades]

[upbeat music playing on radio]

NO CLAIMS WILL BE HANDLED ON SATURDAY THE QUOTES ARE + VAT

[indistinct chatter]

[man 1] Help, this is heavy! Let's go.

[man 2] Come on, guys. Let's go!

[man 1] Huh? It's full.

So where do you want to put it?

[man 2] I'll ask, but I don't know.

[snorting]

Ah.

[coughing]

Did you see the faces on those people?

-[laughs] -They were shocked, huh?

Oh…

They were all like "Ah!"

[Juan laughing] Yeah.

But considering the look on my mother-in-law's face, shit.

-I'm gonna hear it from her later. -We filled the damn plaza, cabrón!

Yeah, we filled it. We filled it.

Arévalo! Arévalo! Arévalo!

-Arévalo! Arévalo, motherfucker! -[laughing] Arévalo.

Ah.

Oh, thank you but I quit.

It really messes with my, y'know, sinuses.

I've-- I've got a bad nose.

-Ah, to hell with it. -Don't get soft on me, bro.

-Just one can't hurt, right? -There we go!

You know what I think? Hm?

We need to execute your vision.

Hermano, we have to build a fucking resort for tourists here,

like a bitchin' golf club with a pool.

Know what I mean?

We put a bar there with those cocktails, the ones with the…

the little umbrellas, the tropical ones.

-We'll make a killing. -Yeah, yeah.

Or keep working on buses.

Mm-hmm.

Cabrón! [laughs]

Oh my God, Juan,

this the best shit I've ever had.

It's not Juan, fucker.

I'm sorry.

So then Fernando?

Juan Fernando, that's your name. Isn't it?

Call me "Lobo," compadre.

All right. Compadre.

[glasses clink]

[sneezes]

[laughing]

[laughing]

-Very good, José. -Oh no.

Well done with the crowd, with the buses.

-You gotta meet him now. You did great. -Hey.

My dear José.

You know, since I saw you at Germán's house,

I said, "This fucker is going to be good luck." Huh?

Didn't I say that? I have a sixth sense for these things.

-I see. -Come here and give me hug, damn it.

-Thank you, man. -[laughing]

You’ve got it, sir. You've got it.

Or should I say, Mr. Mayor?

[laughing]

Is, uh…

Uh Juan… Juan Fernando, isn't he coming with us?

[Buendía] No, no.

There are some rumors about him.

Mm-hmm.

Now that we're in government,

we're gonna keep our distance from certain kinds of people, huh?

Oh, I see, I see. Got it. Good.

But tell me about yourself, José.

What about you?

What?

Director of Transit.

Director of Transit?

Director of Transit.

Do you want me to repeat it?

No, it's just… incredible.

Uh, we still have to resolve the problem with the unions

and the people from consumer rights and refund all those tickets.

Don't worry about that…

I already took care of it.

And I even got the permits together for Aguascalientes and Durango.

Ah, and we're also working on setting aside the finances

for the brand-new fleet of buses for the schools.

We need about 30.

What school buses exactly?

Ah, I forgot to tell you that next year

we'll be in charge of transportation for the Department of Education.

Well, technically I'll be in charge.

But for that, we need to create an association we can use

registered under my love, Lucía's name, of course.

Of which I'll work as general associate.

Unless someone here objects.

[rooster crows]

THREE YEARS LATER

[reporter] State police officers were ambushed,

which was just the beginning of a chaotic day marked by car chases

and mobilization of security forces.

CLASH BETWEEN POLICE AND HITMEN

[reporter 2] The sound of gunfire was captured,

while another video shared on social media shows what appears be…

[reporter 3] It has been more than two months

since his meteoric rise from mayor to governor,

but Maximiliano Arévalo has yet to appoint a new attorney general for Albacruz.

And just one month after we learned the former attorney general

resigned from the state of Albacruz,

the government and Maximiliano Arévalo have yet to appoint a replacement,

while the fierce war between cartels…

Oh, that blood sucking witch.

…continues to claim the lives of more Albacruz citizens.

Today, a record of 38 homicides.

[TV shuts off]

You see, moron?

At this point, there'll be absolutely no one left in Albacruz, qualified or not,

to take over as attorney general.

If there's even anyone stupid enough to accept the position.

Did you hear from Espinosa?

What do you think he said?

He said, "Might as well shoot me now."

Our main priority is to sort out and expand Buenavista,

which would open access to Nuevo Alto.

If the payment is extended on Highway 300,

we can transfer part of the federal highway funds

to your own development fund.

What do you think? Hm?

You always said the main road to your ranch

could use some improvements.

Yes. It's so genius, José. Amazing plan.

Well. Now, La Carbonera--

-Hold on, José. -Yes?

We didn't ask you to come here today

to discuss the whole budget for the department.

-Okay? -Mm-hm.

I very much appreciate your brilliant work and, of course, the money.

Oh, no, no. You don't need to thank me. So what is it?

[Buendía] I'll get straight to the point.

Albacruz needs a new attorney general.

And we believe you are the right man for the job.

[laughs nervously]

-No, but I don't… -No, no "buts."

No "buts."

Take a seat, please.

We need someone with vision.

-Hmm? -And you, Sánchez, you have vision.

Um… No, I mean, Governor, you have vision.

I mean, so do I. Everyone has vision.

And although I have legal training,

well, technically, I didn't finish my degree.

-So I can't… -Yes, at Seneca University.

We're aware of that.

We know you have a couple of credits missing,

but don't worry, we handled it.

The rector of Seneca University, in person,

will give you an honorary doctorate for all the work

you have done and will continue to do for Albacruz.

[woman moaning]

-Yes. -Yeah.

[moaning] Do you like that?

That's great news.

[chuckling]

I mean, you're going to be the boss.

Hey, I mean, imagine just how much influence you're going to have.

Hmm?

And besides, the attorney general

is supposed to be in charge of the police, isn't he?

Mm-hmm.

So they're gonna have to give you a pistol!

I don't know. I suppose so.

Oh, you have to choose a big gun.

You know I think that that's a good idea.

-A big one, yeah. -Yeah, for your protection.

-A giant one, a huge one. -A giant one?

Huh?

What?

It's a pay raise. Mm.

Well, all right.

Get yourself murdered.

Maybe, yeah. You'd like that.

Maybe I can finally prove my worth to your parents.

[door slams]

Damn it.

Gentleman, we have a deal.

Where would you like my client to start?

Well, let's start with Governor Arévalo.

And his nephew, Joaquín Buendía.

We'll get to El Padrino in due time.

-Yeah. -Yeah.

Okay. Fuck it.

[police sirens wailing]

[José] For the first time in history,

we will have a police force trained…

[siren chirps]

…to the highest international standards.

And with equipment that's state-of-the-art.

[dramatic action music playing]

Ah! Help, police!

Thank you so much, officer.

We have created a new security model.

This is how it's done.

With honesty,

with determination, and courage.

But above all,

with respect for Albacruz.

A new, brighter chapter in the history of our beloved home.

Those are lovely flowers

José Sánchez, Attorney General,

making a difference.

[announcer] The State of Albacruz.

Very impressive.

We must demonstrate that we are strong.

Send the message to the cartels that they have to come to their senses.

I asked Malvárez to organize an elite attack force under my command.

And you've already blown through your budget. Correct?

Really? A helicopter?

Very nice touch, huh?

Actually, we rented it from some American film crew

that were in Durango.

But that is just the first step.

-[Buendía] You don't say. -Hm?

Twenty-eight people were massacred on the highway to Xacatlán.

You know one of your commanders was taken by the OHL.

Yes, well, he was with the guys from San Isidro.

But I'm sure the body will show up in the next few days.

-Please be serious, José. -I'm gonna make them stop, sir.

I guarantee it.

Mm.

[grunts]

[indistinct police radio chatter]

[man 1 on radio] The attorney general has arrived.

[man 2] Copy that, it's all clear. Send him in.

[man 1] He's on his way now.

[man 2] Hope he's ready for a shitshow.

[solemn music playing]

We have a small problem.

ADDRESSED SOLELY TO JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ

[Malvárez] Look.

ADDRESSED SOLELY TO JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ, UNDER PENALTY OF DEATH

[cell phone ringing]

[Lobo] Oh, if it isn't the big man himself.

I loved the little movie you made the other day.

I could have watched that all fucking day. You should be a director.

[José] Who's this?

Your partner from years ago.

Hold on.

Is this Juan Fernando? El Lobo?

Damn right, cabrón. The one and only.

I'm glad you called me because…

I've had you on my mind.

I've been thinking of you a lot.

And because things here have gotten a little…

A little problematic, you know?

Are you still there?

[José] Yeah. I'm still here.

Yeah, I know you're peering over the ocean like a pendejo.

I'll take care of you. Don't worry.

You're safe. In fact…

I assure you that you're safer than ever. I promise.

Because you

are the only cabrón who can save Albacruz from this whole damn mess.

And we need you, man.

Those guys in Janitzio and San Isidro are being crazy, cabrón.

They're not level-headed like me and you.

What do you mean?

Look, José.

What I'm saying is…

that alone…

you can't win a war.

Together, cabrón,

you and I,

might bring true peace to Albacruz.

[solemn music resumes]

[José] I don't know.

What other choice do I have?

Maybe I should go with El Lobo.

Maybe, José.

A few months ago, I would have said it was worth considering.

But the main concern is, the Lobos Magos don't have a lot of power.

The thing is, if we join them, the other two will come after us.

Or the Lobos Magos might kill you themselves

and make it look like it was one of the others,

so the Feds go after them instead.

El Sombra might murder you just because.

However, it'd make more sense if you were killed by El Patas.

Yes, then the rumor would spread that you were with El Sombra.

Oh my God.

Everyone wants to kill me

and make it look like the other one had me murdered.

Why don't I just murder myself?

[cat meows]

[intriguing music playing]

[man on radio] Okay, the attorney general has arrived.

Everyone ready?

Remember,

we defend ourselves without mercy.

[woman on radio] Be aware of traffic.

It is the only possible way we'll survive this attack.

[cocks gun]

But first, the attack.

And then, the defense.

God dammit.

I… I really love my car, man.

But…

[man on radio] Shot's fired. Shot's fired.

Suspect hasn't been determined yet. Um…

[man 2 on radio] Yeah, that was us. False alarm.

Well, come on!

Start shooting! We don't have all night!

[siren wailing]

[indistinct radio chatter]

[TV news theme playing]

Ocote wakes up this morning to the news that

Attorney General José Sánchez and elements of the police of Albacruz

found themselves in a firefight

when forced to repel the attack of a group of armed men last night.

Statements made by both the officers involved and by Sánchez himself say that

they were on their way from the attorney's office to Sánchez's house

when they were attacked by a convoy of several trucks,

who opened fire on their car, forcing the vehicle to a halt.

The police who were unable to disengage,

had to counterattack

and José Sánchez, listen carefully, started to return fire,

repelling the attackers.

However, the assailants eventually escaped.

Who is responsible?

I have no idea who could have possibly carried out this attack.

No idea, nope.

And look, it's dangerous work,

but we've taken it upon ourselves to get it done.

If it's any consolation, I hope this makes the people of Albacruz feel safe

because in the Albacruz police force,

we would rather be shot at than abandon the people to their fate.

Lucía!

José.

I'm fine.

[Lucía sighs]

-Oh. -I thought you were dead.

Oh, Lucía. Really, I'm fine.

Come on, my love, don't be so dramatic.

I can't possibly live like this, José.

I know, I know, I know.

Look.

I think the best thing is for you and the kids to go live in San Diego.

Briefly.

Until all this calms down. Hmm?

You've always wanted to live there. This is your opportunity.

[laughs]

Yeah, I get it.

Making sure we can't bother you?

Oh…

No, no. That's not what I'm doing.

We were supposed to be going there together,

-Lucia… -You and I.

Like Flavia and Diego. But no.

-You are Mr. Important, obviously. -[sighing]

And you're going to send your family away to that damn mother of yours. Oh my God.

Well, I won't do it.

No one is saying you're gonna have to live with her.

We'll look around for a nice house in Chula Vista

and I'll go see you on the weekends.

-Oh, on the weekends perfect! Sure. -Yeah, yeah. I'll see you on the weekends.

-[cell phone ringing] -[sighs]

-What's up? -You won't believe it.

They all contacted us.

All of them? Who?

-Cartels! The big shots. -Hang up the phone.

All three of them called. San Isidro, Janitzio, Lobos Magos.

-They all said the same thing. -You're right.

There's no reason for the kids and I to be trapped in your crossfire.

They say they didn't do it and they don't want any retaliation.

-I'm going to pack! -No bullshit, seriously?

-Yes, seriously. -Yes, boss.

Seriously.

They agreed to sit down with us and meet.

[José] Perfect.

[sirens wailing]

[tense piano music playing]

[Malvárez] Let's put it this way.

Either we come out millionaires

or we come out dead.

Responding to your call, we are having a meeting

with the heads of the organizations operating in Albacruz.

From the Janitzio cartel,

El Sombra.

From the San Isidro cartel,

El Patas.

And from the Lobos Magos cartel, Mr. Mago and Mr. Lobo.

Sir, you can feel free to begin while the drinks are served.

-They're chilling right now. -Mm.

Let's start by getting something out of the way.

As far as I'm concerned, what's done is done.

I don't want to blame anyone for the attack against me.

And if I caused any casualties among your men, I sincerely apologize.

It was in self-defense.

Well, I'm very glad to hear that. Everything's fine.

But I wanna make something clear.

It wasn't us. We didn't do it! Alright?

As I said, it's in the past.

It's not us, compadre.

-[El Sombra] It wasn't us either, okay? -Fine.

Because if it had been, you wouldn't be here right now.

-Then it wasn't any of us. -We have to make a promise, alright?

We all gotta find that bastard and hang him by the balls.

Sure, after we fuck him through his fucking eyes.

-Him and his whole family, right? -Kids too?

-Yeah, the rugrats too! -Yeah.

Okay, gentlemen, can we please focus.

All right, hold on, my friend. God dammit.

Anyone who crosses the line

and puts the life of a government official at risk

-is no good to us. Got it? -That right?

Why don't you tell them what happened to the police chief?

[Lobo] That fucking snitch?

He drowned in his own piss, cabrón.

And then I turned him into liquid.

I bought a bucket of lard. Do you know what I did with it?

I blended him to get your fucking mother lubed up.

-[José] Hey! -What'd you say, cabrón?

-That's right, motherfucker. -[José] Calm down!

Relax. Hey, look. Here are the drinks. Over here.

You want to start something? Then start something, bitch.

It's fine, just relax.

It's okay. Here, have a cold one, huh?

You got American beer?

Is this meeting a fucking joke to you?

You're gonna burn, puto.

Go ahead, you fucking pussy!

-Hey! -Yeah, go ahead, man.

[all arguing]

[yelling] Shut the hell up!

If you would, please.

Just sit down.

-[Lobo] All right, man. -It's fine.

It's very simple. We will separate the state into three turfs.

Janitzio gets the south,

the Lobos Magos the center, and San Isidro the north.

Everyone will pay a fee directly to the government

so they can carry out their operations in their sector.

And we will take care of you

by providing you protection in your territory

so that everyone can operate how they want to.

And, uh…

Just stop.

Stop screwing each other over, okay?

[laughing]

Cabrón!

Let's make a damn deal, gentlemen!

-Alright. -Let's do it!

Odelay.

-Deal. -Let's go.

[curious music playing]

A bottle? The men over there sent it.

[music continues]

[José] Boss.

-Thanks. -[José] Well done.

Ah, wait a moment.

That's for you.

[Lucía] The new accountant says he sent you instructions

for the transfer to the bank, you haven't replied.

-[mother] Happy New Year, darling. -Call your mom?

-Okay. May I please talk to José? -You look good!

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

As of today, thanks to our Attorney General José Sanchez,

the city of Ocote is named the safest city in all of our beloved Mexico.

Governor.

Great. Great. Very good. Great.

ONE YEAR LATER

[solemn music playing]

[rooster crows]

[music stops]

Well, if it isn't the main man Serpiente in person.

[José] The deal has been good for everyone.

No, cabrón.

It's been good for you. And for the governor.

Even if you wanted to amend it,

if everyone follows the rules, it won't change.

And what if I told you,

it's the rules that are changing?

Like it or not.

I'd tell you to go fuck yourself, like it or not.

[laughing]

[coughing]

Man I love it when you talk dirty, cabrón.

Hmm.

I want to tell you a story.

At the end of the story, you're gonna realize that it's about

you and me.

How together we're gonna bring peace,

and I don't just mean peace in Albacruz, cabrón,

in all of Mexico

-Wanna hear it? -Okay.

Go ahead.

About two weeks ago, over in Toluca…

an army unit got El Mago.

They scooped my nephew off the street.

Look, even though I'd like to give you a hand,

you know I'm not allowed to interfere with--

He got taken.

But he didn't end up going to jail.

He was taken all the way to the capital.

[solemn piano music playing]

I'M ON MY WAY, MAN HAHAHA

WE EVEN HAVE A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT.

NO WAY, WE'RE GOING INTO A GOVERNMENT OFFICE.

DON'T WORRY, MAN

THIS GUY MUST BE A BIG SHOT.

RELAX, MAN, SOON YOU WILL BE IN FRONT OF EL PADRINO.

[muffled] Enjoy.

[Mago] You too.

Pardon me.

[muffled] Go ahead.

[Mago] Wow.

I'M WITH HIM. HE'S VERY WHITE AND OLD.

HE'S WEARING A UNIFORM AND MEDALS.

HE SAYS IT'S OK I AM TEXTING.

BUT HE SAYS I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM.

AND TO DELETE THESE MSGS

Please let him know I send my regards.

HE SENDS HIS REGARDS xD

I'm glad that you traveled all the way here

to discuss an agreement.

AND AS LONG AS WE HAVE AN AGREEMENT

I'm sure that together we will be able to come to an understanding

with regards to the state of Albacruz.

THE ARMY WILL NEVER TOUCH US IN ALBACRUZ: D

I'm sure that together we will achieve great things.

HE'S GOING TO TALK TO HIS BOYS IN COLOMBIA

-Yes. -Cheers.

Cheers.

HE SAYS THAT WE ARE TO DO GREAT THINGS TOGETHER!!!

TELL HIM I'M AT HIS SERVICE.

HE SAYS WE'RE PLAYING GOLF TOMORROW

COOL, MAN.

HE SAYS REMEMBER TO DELETE THE MESSAGES

YEAH, TELL HIM THAT AS SOON AS YOU RETURN…

WE'LL GET RID OF THESE PHONES

AND GET NEW ONES FOR SAFETY'S SAKE.

[printer whirring]

[inaudible]

[music fades]

Man, look at this.

Huh.

What?

Yeah.

Ooh.

Woo.

Unbelievable.

Yep.

And you know what I say?

Sure do.

[José chuckles]

I say fuck those guys.

[Lobo] Yeah.

Fuck those guys.

Mm.

[laughing]

[José] From that moment,

everything went crazy again.

[agent] I think we all know what you mean by crazy.

[somber music playing]

-[gun shot] -[thudding]

You know the drill. Órenle.

-[camera shutter clicking] -[indistinct chatter]

Do you know these guys?

Yes, sir.

Cartel, San Isidro.

They were arrested by soldiers two days ago.

Why didn't they inform us?

What were they doing here?

Well… digging ditches I guess.

-Ay. -Hey. Here.

[Malvárez] All right, let's go. Come on, clean it up.

No, thank you so much. Really, it was very kind of you.

No, you didn't have to.

Yeah. Yeah, no.

Lucía tells me the kids loved the karaoke machine.

-Thank you, really, thank you. -Would you like one for your mom?

No, no, no. She's not much of a singer and stuff.

The San Isidro assholes left a warehouse full.

Yes, look, Lobo, and… Actually, speaking of San Isidro,

do me a favor and how about next time you do something like that,

let us know.

I mean, you know, the election is almost here.

The governor, the bodies are beginning to pile up a little and…

We're taking care of El Padrino's business.

-Right. Sure, sure. Yeah. Uh… -And El Padrino takes care of us.

That's right. No, no, you're right.

Hey, how are the preparations for your daughter's quinceañera going?

She must be really excited, right?

[laughs] Yeah. She's excited. She's coming down here soon.

Yeah, of course she is.

Oh hey, I just want to say,

what an honor to be her godfather, man.

I'm even gonna bring out a big red carpet made just for her.

Anything for you, compadre.

Uh, yes, I mean, uh, Juan Fernando,

it would be an absolute honor to have you, uh…

An honor that you would consider the possibility of offering to be her…

-Don't want me to be her godfather? -Uh…

-Is that it? -No. No, it's not that, it's not that.

-The thing is… -Oh, you ashamed to associate with me?

No, no, no. Don't say that.

I bet that if El Chapito came to you and asked to be your daughter's godfather,

you'd be thrilled then, huh, man?

No, that's not true. Listen, it…

-But when it's me? -No.

Hey. Uh…

Juan Fernando, are you there?

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, later. No I, I don't…

I'm just fucking with you, compadre.

[laughing]

-[José laughs nervously] Okay. -[coughs]

I know I can't possibly be Vale's godfather, man.

Yeah…

-Would've loved to be there though. -Okay.

But let me tell you something.

We don't need the press to see photos of us together, man.

-Yeah, that's true. -We've important business to attend to.

Just a moment.

Uh, okay. Okay. Okay. Okay.

You take care, Serpiente.

Yeah. Hey, um, I have to take a call. I'll call you later.

What?

[Diego] There are some people here from the Iguana construction company

talking to my parents

about a contract for a section of land that, according to these guys,

you had them illegally make.

A guy is here and they have a lawyer,

-some Braulio, Ba… -Braulio.

Braulio? Braulio, wh…

-Um… -Parra.

Parra.

Parra, Parra…

[groans]

He's working with El Sombra.

-Are they there at the ranch? -Yes.

Good.

I want to talk to the lawyers. Face to face.

Ask them where they're staying at.

[hangs up]

[siren chirping]

[men groaning]

Ah!

[groaning]

[men grunting]

[grunts]

[panting]

What happened? What happened? What happened? Huh?

[laughing]

Oh man.

Relax, cabrones, okay?

We just came to make a little movie with you, okay?

[chuckling]

[man coughing]

[El Mago] No way!

Mr. Parra.

[chuckling]

You're fucked, cabrón.

[coughing]

Adios, friend.

[José] Just a second.

[man groaning]

[groaning]

[panting loudly]

[El Mago] Shh!

[dialling]

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, Serpiente.

What's up?

Nothing.

Nothing's up.

[man] No, no, no! No!

-What was that? -No!

[gun shot]

-[gun fire] -[men screaming]

[José] Now that I think of it,

I guess something is up.

So, for the avoidance of doubt,

you would be willing to testify in court

to the veracity of the account you just gave us?

Yeah.

Put me on that stand.

And then give me my nose job and my ticket out of here.

Fuck that guy.

[cell phone ringing]

What?

[José] What do you mean she's not coming?

Well, she doesn't want to.

But it's her quince. She has to come.

It doesn't matter to kids these days.

They don't like those things as much as we did.

-Uh-huh. -At least not here in the United States.

Well, I don't care if she likes it or not.

[baby crying]

What's that noise? Where are you?

Oh, that was just, uh, there was a cat, outside, in the window.

There, okay, I'm closing it now. Done.

-Okay. -No, no.

Tell Vale that either she gets on that plane next week

and comes to start rehearsing her dance. Or…

Or what?

Is she still taking her driving lessons?

Yes.

And this year she's going to get her driver's license, right?

Obviously.

Good. If she comes here,

I'll give her a BMW.

And a new one for me.

What? No.

-Then we have a deal. -Lucía. No, hey, wait.

Bye.

Lucía. Lucía…

[Lobo] You see that peak over there?

[José] Yeah.

[Lobo] Following the entire edge of the slope.

From where the trees start to where they end.

-See it? -Yeah.

Well, all that is mine.

I'm pretty sure the longest shot a sniper can reasonably hit is around…

two thousand meters.

So if some asshole gets on top of that peak

with a TAC-50, my head will get shot the fuck off.

Mm-hmm.

But they'd have to be a very fucking good shot.

-You get it? -Yeah, yeah, of course.

So, that's why I own everything that I see.

And all my men too.

Control, communication.

So that I can rest assured.

And never worry.

So long as I sleep with a gun ready and keep fucking paying El Padrino, at least.

Who, by the way, should be the one paying me.

-But whatever. -[chuckles]

He also has the State of Mexico protecting the territory.

But no, cabrón. Every month he wants more and more and more.

Well, you are also earning more and more and more.

You gotta spend more to earn more.

[José] Mm-hmm.

You know what they call that concept?

What?

It's called free cash flow.

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.

I have the money for now.

Until someday when it all ends up with El Padrino.

Yeah.

It's complicated, but we're fine.

-It's okay. -Ah.

You know I'm a free spirit.

I'm truly independent, cabrón. That's why I'm El Lobo.

I pay them to leave me alone.

So I can make sure that I handle this business the right way.

Just like you and I talked about, man.

For the benefit of all.

For peace.

Exactly.

For peace.

That's why I pay you, hmm?

To help me with maintaining law and order, cabrón.

Yeah? Well I… You…

I wanna ask you something.

Because it seems like I'm working for you and the government.

It's all backwards, no?

Mm-hmm.

It's just temporary.

Exactly, cabrón.

This is why I like talking to you.

You and I, we're the smart ones.

We have vision.

Vision.

Vision.

And we need to be ready.

So when that prick Arévalo runs for prime minister,

we can make sure, cabrón,

that you will become the next governor of Albacruz.

-Cheers to that, man. -Cheers.

[bottles clink]

[man] Let's go, I need you to be really sharp, okay?

One more time, let's go. From the top.

Okay. Five, six, seven, eight.

And one, two, three, four,

and five, six, seven, eight.

-Dad. -Vale, you're doing great.

-Yeah, you're late. -Well, you know I'm busy.

I told you it was an emergency.

Okay, what is it?

That consultant lady, what's her name?

Angélica. I mean, Yesenia. Jessica, something like that.

-Whatever, I don't care. -Hmm?

Did you see the dress she chose out for me?

-Yeah, it's beautiful. -Come on!

I promise it is the most expensive dress.

by the best designer in Albacruz.

What the fuck, Dad?

-Language. Language. -Will you listen?

If I have to put that thing on again, I will literally light myself on fire.

Okay?

So I called Mom. And she's coming.

She said she's gonna fix everything, okay?

We'll see other options, okay?

[Guadalupe] He's a moron. A big, fat, moron.

I can't believe this. A total moron, that's what he is.

-What's going on? -Always been a complete fucking moron!

Look at him now. Big stupid face on the front page.

He's a moron.

"José Sánchez, the attorney general of Albacruz, linked to corruption."

It's just made up gossip.

They don't have anything on us.

[Arévalo] Yes, I know. I know.

And no, this is not on us, no.

This is all on you.

Who's the mole?

[José] We'll get to the bottom of this. Really, Governor, don't worry.

All of this will pass. This article… it means nothing really.

Yes, that's right.

You should be lying low.

Why don't you go away on a vacation for a few days?

Just disappear for a little while, huh?

Well, I'd love to, but Vale has her fifteenth birthday party very soon.

She is very honored that you agreed to be her godfather.

Remind me, when is that?

It's coming up next week.

I don't know if it would be wise to put the governor in that situation.

Especially if your problematic friends will be there.

Only the most respectable ones will attend, I swear.

[Buendía] That's if the most respectable ones will attend after this scandal.

[José] Damn right they will. They have to.

Joaquín, where are my pills?

Uh, here they are, sir.

I'm sorry the governor isn't feeling better.

-Do you want to know what my problem is? -Hmm.

There's some asshole out there screwing my girl.

Make sense now?

Yes, sir, Governor. Which girl is it?

My damn wife, pendejo.

Hmm.

And did someone tell you?

It's on her phone.

Obviously I had it bugged a while ago. And if you could see…

the photos they're sending, man.

Is it someone that I would know?

Maybe you can recognize him by his…

Look, José, I need you to do your job. You need to find that bastard.

And once you do, I want you to rip his shit right off,

am I making myself clear?

Mm.

Find that motherfucker!

Son of a bitch.

Hey, he's the best choreographer in Albacruz.

It was difficult for Angélica, uh, Jessica to get him.

And let me tell you, he's not cheap.

[Vale] I don't care if he does the dances for BTS.

Vale, Vale, Vale. Listen to me, just listen to me.

I've tried to be very patient, really, but you're going too far.

Just learn the goddamn steps. I have to go.

Yeah, like you always do.

I have a… I have an important job to do for the governor.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the governor.

You should be honored that he's gonna be your godfather.

Dad, you're not listening! I told you, you never listen.

Look, I'm very busy right now. I have to go. Goodbye, honey. Bye.

[man grunting]

[waiter] Of course, sir.

Enjoy.

To family and to our beautiful daughter.

And also for the boy.

You look beautiful.

You look absolutely awful.

Well, that's the price you pay,

the price of success,

and it's insignificant if you can't share it with those you care about.

Share it with your mother and your bitches. [chuckles]

Don't say that.

Have you thought about it?

I really think that you guys should return home so we can be a family.

-It's time for you and the kids to come-- -And live in this dump together?

You know you're talking to the next governor of this dump, right?

Who, by the way,

pays for all of your fancy things and for your houses so that your family can…

Yes, I know. I know. We're partners.

We'll always be partners.

You don't have to be so… sentimental.

[laughs] I don't know what's wrong with me.

I think it's because my baby-girl Vale is growing up.

I never imagined that I'd…

Yeah, yeah. Okay, okay, okay. Control yourself.

You're a disaster.

Mm. [clears throat]

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, why are you calling this phone?

The other one is for emergencies. Not this one!

[clears throat]

I'll let you get back to work.

Uh, wait.

Well, will I see you tonight?

No.

I'll be staying with my parents.

Take care.

See you tomorrow.

[romantic Latin ballad plays]

Turn it down just a little.

I'm gonna make the rounds.

Hello. How are you? Good evening. Hello.

Hey there, how's it going? Good evening. Welcome.

How are you? Good to see you.

Thank you.

Ah, my dear mother!

I’m so proud of you, my love.

I'm glad. I love you.

In-laws.

How are you?

-You look beautiful. How is everything? -Hello.

-Everything's great. -I'm glad to hear it.

Good whiskey, huh? It better be.

-Thank you very much. -Oh, here's the big guy!

Congratulations. Keep up the good work.

Gentlemen, how are you?

-[chuckles] Monster. -Bro!

I gotta say…

you've come a long way.

We all have.

We all have.

[ballad continues muffled]

[pop song pounding]

Your girl.

[crowd] Woo!

[girls] Woo!

Wow, look at my niece go!

[crowd whooping]

[song continues]

-Woo! -Woo!

-[song ends] -[crowd cheering]

Woo! Bravo!

[cheering continues]

[emotional ballad playing]

May I have this dance?

[crowd applauding]

[crowd applauding]

[cumbia music playing]

-Governor. Thank you. -Yes?

It really is an honor to have you be here.

I need to talk to you. Come with me.

Yes.

I'll be right back, honey.

I just got back from Mexico City.

You went to Mexico City? I didn't know.

No, no one knew, it's a secret.

And El Padrino said he has a very important job for you, José.

Very important.

[softly] A certain friend of yours, El Lobo, he's become

a problem for El Padrino.

He needs to be taken care of, we think you're the only man for the job.

Excuse me, what?

-Attention, the governor is leaving. -[Arévalo] You heard me, José.

No, no, no, but that doesn't make any sense.

The Lobos Magos are protected by…

They were protected.

But all they ever talk about is all of the cash they pay El Padrino.

Millions.

-Millions of millions. -Well, I guess someone offered them more.

In Mexico City, they're convinced that you are the only person

who'll be able to get this done.

Because El Lobo trusts you.

And on top of that….

What is it?

The Americans are asking about you and your connection with El Lobo.

The pile of bodies, José.

Think of your family.

You have to prove that you're the person who enforces law

in this city.

Is that clear?

You still are that person, right?

The one who brings law and order to Albacruz.

Yes, yes, yes, but the Lo… The Lobos Magos…

The Lobos won't forgive…

If…

[groaning]

[song continues]

Hey. Fantastic party.

Woo!

Woo!

[somber piano music playing]

[line ringing]

[José] Yes?

Well, he's not here.

He's not there?

He's definitely not at the ranch or at the safe house at Las Balsas either.

-I think he's on to us. -[phone chimes]

Hold on, hold on. I just got a text message.

I think it's El Lobo. He responded. Hold on.

What? How the fuck did they get this number?

But you did eventually connect with El Lobo.

Yeah.

The joke was he learned there was a plot against him

and went into hiding.

But he didn't realize

I was the one planning it.

[train horn blowing]

[tense music playing]

What's with the beater?

You told me to be discreet.

This is discreet.

[melancholy piano music playing]

[music fades]

-Hey, Lobo. -Yeah?

[officers clamoring]

[dull thudding]

[clamoring continues]

[officers yelling indistinctly]

[man] Let's go, let's go! Up, up! Get him up!

[Lobo groans]

[grunting]

[grunts, groans]

[groans]

Come on, Lobo.

Stand up, asshole.

[wheezing]

Hey.

Hey.

They didn't kill him inside the house?

[José] Nah.

After an hour or so, they took him outside.

I guess they didn't get much out of him.

[agent] So, what did they do with him?

[José] I don't know. You know? The usual.

[soldier] Move out!

-[gunfire] -[José] You shoot here. You shoot there.

And then…

[spluttering]

And then?

And then you think…

let's take the kids to Disneyland.

[laughing]

Because it's important to take time for the little things.

You know?

Family.

You can't just work, work, work all the time.

And that's when they get you.

[chuckles] It's funny.

You wanna tell him?

No. You can.

-You wanna hear something even funnier? -Hmm…

Guess who showed up in LA this morning

on a trip to take his grandkids to Disneyland?

Wait.

You got him? You got El Padrino?

We got him.

You actually arrested him?

We actually arrested him.

And with your testimony,

we're gonna make sure that he spends the rest of his life in prison.

Hell, maybe even move into your cell when you clear out of here.

[all laughing]

[reporter] General Ignacio Valverde was detained today

at the international airport in Los Angeles.

For the Department of Justice in the United States,

today is a historic day.

This is the most consequential arrest in the history of the war on drugs.

The Justice Department will vigorously pursue this case.

And, of course, we'll keep you all informed of any significant developments.

TWO WEEKS LATER

The United States has determined that important foreign policy considerations

outweigh the government's interest in pursuing this prosecution.

And so, in the interest of our united front

against all forms of criminality

the US Department of Justice has made the decision

to seek dismissal of the charges against Mr. Valverde,

so that he may be investigated and, if appropriate,

charged under Mexican law.

[reporters clamoring]

[melancholy piano music playing]

Hey. Did you see this?

Yeah, of course I saw it.

[door buzzing]

We had a deal, man.

I thought that we had a deal.

We had a deal, man.

[cell door slamming]

I, uh…

[sighs]

[clears throat]

Uh…

Let me finish by saying that I…

[sighs]

Fuck!

I want to conclude these remarks

by reminding you to…

In conclusion,

allow me to say…

Fuck you.

Fuck you.

And fuck Albacruz.

And fuck the United States of America!

And fuck low-fat milk and Special K cereal.

Did I say Disneyland?

Well, fuck it.

Twice! From the front and the back!

And fuck Netflix. And fuck Mickey Mouse.

And fuck my mother-in-law

and that ugly sweater my wife got me for Christmas.

And fuck the FBI

and the DEA

and the CIA

and fuck that Mariah Carey Christmas song!

And fuck Uncle Sam!

-And, uh, fuck… -[classical piano music playing]

And fuck McDonald's! And fuck Taco Bell!

Those aren't even real goddamn tacos, putos!

And you know what else you can fuck?

Fuck yourself! Fuck you!

Fuck you! Fuck you, motherfuckers!

Fuck you, you cocksuckers!

Fuck you!

Fuck your mother!

Fuck your fucking fucking mother!

Fuck you, you fucking mother!

Fuck your stupid whore of a fucking mother!

Yeah, fuck that, puta!

No, better yet, I'll fuck your mother, and I'll fuck your sister too.

And then I'll fuck your father!

And I'll fuck your mother while she sucks your tiny little dick so hard

she rips it off! You fucking bitch!

Fuck your fucking mother, pinche puto!

[music continues]

[intriguing music playing]

[solemn xylophone music playing]

[music stops]