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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

THE FOLLOWING IS A FICTIONAL STORY

INSPIRED BY SURVIVING ESCOBAR
BY JOHN JAIRO VELÁSQUEZ VÁSQUEZ.

CHARACTERS AND SITUATIONS HAVE BEEN
ALTERED FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Look.

Next time don’t give me
so much trouble, okay?

I'm gonna count it,
just like you counted my money.

NATIONAL PROSECUTOR

On your feet.

What happened?

- You’re being transferred.
- What do you mean? I wasn’t notified.

On your feet!

Come on.

You’re ignoring protocol.

According to the Prosecutor's office

guard Jeison Parra
helped prisoner Ramiro Méndez to escape.

After being arrested by the Police,
he took his own life

in the cell where he was held captive.

CAPITAL PRISON GUARD DIES

What a tragic death this man had.

I got the results of your investigation.

Torres.

You’re a mature and seasoned man.

How could you let this man fool you?

He's too clever, Lieutenant.

With his innocent face he deceived us all.

Who could imagine that he was
a liar and a thug?

Do you really believe
that they sent Méndez to Putumayo?

Who could believe it?

I never should’ve believed
that stupid story.

They planned it so well.
They had the alibi and paperwork.

If I'd had any suspicion,
I would’ve reported it.

- But you didn’t.
- Yes, I know. That was a mistake.

When I finally figured it out,
I was neck-deep.

- I hope you learned your lesson.
- I did, sir.

Next time I see a new recruit
doing something odd,

I’ll tell you right away.

- You better.
- Remember, fool me once…

I hope so. You may leave.

Excuse me, sir.

"Bad choices."

"Decisions."

"Bad decisions...

can lead us to hell."

"Bad decisions

can lead us to hell."

Janet.

Yes.

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

What?

It is a saying.

I don't know, did you read it in a book?

Does it sound familiar?
"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

No.

I don’t think so. Why?

It’s okay.

- It’s nothing.
- I’ll get your tea.

- Thank you.
- Good.

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

John.

Your new look works.

Really?

So does the old one.

But I like this one better.

When do you go back to Colombia?

If you're proposing
the same thing as last time...

No, thank you.

No, nothing like that.

It’s a business matter.

I’ve heard that story before.

I want you to be my partner.

You shouldn’t be anybody’s minion.

Okay?

You have a lot...

a lot more...

to offer.

Miss, I was told you were
the journalist that spoke about Méndez,

the man who disappeared
from Capital Prison.

Yes, sir.

Are you related to him?

No, miss. I didn’t even know the man.

Well, then?

My cousin also disappeared
from Capital Prison.

- It was a while ago.
- What do you mean disappeared?

Yes, we’ve been looking for him
for sixteen months so far,

and no one knows anything.

Miss, please help me.

I just want to find his body

and give him the Christian burial
that he deserves.

- Of course, how do I...
- Excuse me.

- Would you excuse me?
- Yes?

- Thank you.
- I won’t be long.

Just a minute.

What happened?

- Did you see that man?
- Yes.

One of his relatives
also disappeared from jail.

Which means that what they're saying
about the guy who escaped

is not an isolated case.
Don’t you see?

- Read here.
- Let’s see.

Read. Here.

It’s underlined.

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

This is the phrase?

TRUTH BEHIND BARS

The book of John Jairo?

Ana!

"Bad decisions can lead us to hell."

Yes. It is the same phrase.

- It’s from this book.
- Are you sure?

Look, Tito, look closely.

The typography is the same.

Exactly the same. Look.

They do look alike.

No, they are identical. Tito, please!

Okay, Ana Maria.

In any case, that only proves
that someone used this book

to transport acid, nothing more.

And who do you think did it?

J.J.

He told me that this book was printed

- by the prisoners in jail.
- Let's say that’s true.

Our job is to inform, nothing more.

We also must share all our discoveries
with the authorities, right?

- Then, speak with Captain Moreno.
- No.

No, Captain Moreno only interferes
with my research.

Talk it over
with whoever you think should know,

but make the authorities aware of this.

Watch out, all right?

I know you. Watch out, Ana Maria.

I warned you.

CAPITAL PRISON

Let's get back to work.

With the acid?

You guessed it.

It's about time, old man.
I want to work.

But they keep confiscating the goods
in this city.

It’s getting difficult.

Bogota isn’t the only place
to do drug trafficking.

We have to find new options.

What options are those, pal?

Enano.

You must think big, okay?

It’s of good quality.

I only sell the best.

Why are you offering it to me?

- Don’t you only do business with Dean?
- Yes.

But Dean can no longer afford
my merchandise.

We’re looking for a person
with more purchasing capacity.

Guess what, Jennifer?

I don't like people that change partners
like changing clothes.

They aren’t reliable.

The merchandise is good quality,

and at a good price.

You can buy it if you want.

If not, there’s no problem.

I’ll look for another buyer.

I get nervous
when things get too quiet.

PARAMILITARY CELLBLOCK

Because what usually comes next
isn’t good.

How could we leave that snake alive?

Yes, I know.

Castañeda is no fucker.

He won’t forgive us
for trying to kill him twice.

And for killing Potro.

He must be up to something.

The important thing is that
we're safe in this prison for now.

For now, as you said,
but it’s only a matter of time.

Why? What do you think we should do?

We must strike first. Don’t let him think.

Commander, I know the pay is good,

ask me anything else, but not that.

I've told you what I need done.

To get to Commander Castañeda.

After all the time I've been in prison...

You know that I’m about
to finish my sentence.

Well, then,
imagine that your sentence just ended.

And that this is your first job
outside the prison.

Besides, after all that's happened,
Castañeda will be on his guard.

Especially with someone about to get out.

Has all this prison time
turned you into a coward?

No.

I have a family
and I want to protect them.

I promised them.

Well...

What’s wrong, then?

Look, with all the money I'm offering you,

you’ll have enough to be safe
and keep your family safe.

It’s not a small task,

betraying the highest commander
of the paramilitary forces.

You won’t betray the commander
of the paramilitary groups.

You will be just doing justice.

Follow me. I’ll explain.

- Hello.
- Hello.

I have a meeting with the Warden.

- Do you have an appointment?
- No, but...

With no appointment, I can't let you in.

Tell him it’s Janet Ferro.
The journalist who interviewed him.

It's an important matter.

What is this about?

I can only tell the Warden.

Please tell him that I am here.

Miss, if you want to see the boss,
you have to request it in writing.

Do you need pen and paper?

No, thank you.

Go get Dominguez.

- Yes, boss.
- It’s all good.

Come on.

We got a visitor.
I'm going to introduce you.

He has something to tell you.
Listen to him.

Look.

- What are your orders?
- Tell him.

Commander Castañeda
killed your brother a few days ago.

He charged him with treason.

This witch can’t get near Clemente.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir.

Look, I'm offering you the chance
to take justice into your own hands.

What did Castañeda do
while you were rotting in jail?

He just killed your brother, that’s all.

Castañeda doesn’t have a strong position
within the organization right now.

It is time to get him.

You can take justice into your own hands.

And also earn some money
for your family.

CAPITAL PRISON

He placed an order 30 times larger
than what we sold in Bogotá.

How did you do it?

I worked hard.

This is proof that I can do things right.

I have never doubted you.

I think this new partner will help us
expand the business in Florida.

And then...

to the rest of Gringoland.

That’s the way I like it.
We scored this time.

Yes, of course.

And from now on...

the sky is the limit.

I knew you were going
to make things right, love.

Do you forgive me
for the issue with the journalist?

Ah, anybody can make mistakes.

I’d forgive you anything.

Too bad you're not here
so I can show you.

- I miss you.
- Really?

Do you miss me?

A lot, baby doll.

I wish you were here with me.

So we could do the kinky things we like.

What things?

Ah, you know.

I don't know.

To have sex, doll.

Ramos.

Sir.

We’ll talk after you’re done...

after lunch?

Perfect. I need a favor, sir.

I need your authorization
to access the materials

seized from the acid trafficking.

Bring the agent to Miriam
so she can give him access.

I’ll call you from the office.

- Keep me informed, all right?
- Yes.

I assure you
that we’re after something big, sir.

Gentlemen...

you’ve been chosen
to work with me on this investigation.

Your first task is to determine
if the seized acid

came from the pages of these books.

Each of you grab a book
and a pack of acid

and start comparing.
Look for phrases.

Do what you have to do.

But I want results.

Get me results, now!

Get to work.

CAPITAL PRISON

Carnicero hasn't returned
from his temporary release, sir.

How late is he?

Two hours, and he’s always on time.

- Did you try to reach him?
- Yes, sir.

His wife says he didn’t go see her.

If he didn’t go to see his family,
he isn’t coming back.

Or he fooled us, sir,
and his family helped him.

When did this get out of control?

Report the escape right now.
We must find that criminal.

Yes, sir. Excuse me.

COLOMBIAN MOUNTAINS

I escaped while on a temporary release
from prison,

and came here right away.

Why did you come?

Do you want me to kill you?

Because that's what I do
to Abel Mahecha’s men.

I’m not one of that rat’s men, sir.

Besides, that man put a price on my head

after I said he was a sellout
and I wouldn’t work for him.

Since I had nothing else to do there...

I came here.

And, do you really expect me
to believe that story?

If you don't believe me...

then I’m fucked.

Are you here for your brother,
the traitor?

He did wrong, and you had to punish him.
It’s none of my business.

Commander, you know me.
You know I like to work,

and that's why I'm here.

Do you trust that man?

I don’t trust him.

Why did you spare his life, then?

I'm going to watch him.

I might be able to use him.

All right. Let’s use him, then.

Send him to jail to kill J.J. and Abel.

- We’ll settle that score soon.
- When?

All in good time.

Look.

That thug was heaven-sent
to avenge Potro.

We can’t let go.

Those guys must learn respect.

Those dogs are going to pay
for what they’ve done.

But I decide when and how.

Nobody tells me what to do.

Much less a woman.

NATIONAL PROSECUTOR

You are right.

Did all the acid come from the book?

Exactly. It isn’t a coincidence
or an isolated occurrence.

All the seized acid
came from Popeye’s book.

Does any other journalist
have this information?

Only you, so far.

Since I was the one who
helped you with this affair,

I want the exclusive.

Fair enough.

But on one condition.

You won’t be able to broadcast anything
before I authorize it. Is that clear?

Potato chips, snacks.
Potato chips, snacks.

Snacks. Look, these are good.

- Here.
- Thanks.

Here you go.

Potato chips, snacks.

Potato chips, snacks

Potato chips, snacks.

The suspect came out.

I repeat: the suspect has come out.

Potato chips, snacks.
Potato chips, snacks.

Hello, hello.

Good morning, miss. How are you?

I want to buy all copies of
John Jairo Velasquez Vasquez's book.

Come on.

Ah, Caspa.

Hey, dude.

Look, the order arrived.

You’re one of mine, pal.

Right, pal?

I need help to carry them.

Boys, come on, move them!

They’ll bring the rest.
I’ll be back tonight.

- Sure, pal.
- Move it, move it.

You heard him.
Santa Claus brought gifts.

Move it, let’s go.

You’re far behind.

As soon as he showed up
everyone slowed down.

Cobra 3 to Nido, do you copy?

Copy, Cobra 3. Nido here.

The Police are here. What do we do?

Hey, do me a favor.

Shoot the hell out of those pigs.

That'll buy us some time.

Let’s go.

Boys.

Let’s burn all that shit.

Let’s get out of here! Let’s go!

Get moving, bro!

Run, man! Run!

Don't leave any clues, bro.

I’ll take care of everything.

Don’t leave anything behind.
Burn all that shit.

Come on.

Freeze! Police!

Police. Freeze, freeze.

Freeze.

Freeze, everyone!

Put your hands on your neck!
Come on. On your neck!

Back off.

Son of a bitch.

Hey, bro. We got busted.

What? Again?

Again, man.

The worst part
is that we couldn’t burn everything.

You really are stupid.

How could you leave
everything ready for those dogs to find?

Bro, there wasn’t time for anything, dude.

We’re fucked.

Watch out! The warden!

Open the door.

Open that door, didn’t you hear?

John Jairo Velasquez, on your feet,
we’re going to handcuff you.

We have a court order
to transfer you to a Prosecution bunker.

You’ll be in solitary confinement
for the duration of the investigation.

Come with us, please.

Please take care of my stuff.

Of course, pal.

Destroy the acid.

Dean has the acid.

Well, you’ll have to get it back.

And how I'm supposed to make him
return it. He paid for it.

It’s impossible.

Figure it out, all right?

Zurcido, Dean might not have it
any more.

If this acid is sold to the public
the boss will be extradited.

Why?

What happened?

The business went all to hell
when they discovered the lab.

Did they find the workshop?

Yes, they discovered the acid
hidden in the boss’s books.

Torres!

Hello? Zurcido?

PROSECUTOR
INTERROGATION ROOM

Welcome, have a seat.

What a shame,
but the party is over.

Party? What are you talking about?

We discovered
how your acid network operates.

No way.

You're going to blame me
for a crime I didn’t commit?

I got your books and your acid.

You can't get out of this one.

Look, agent, I...

I'm a writer now.
I tell people that I’m a writer

and they laugh at me just like you do.

I haven’t done anything.

With the evidence I have
and what I'm gonna get,

this time you won’t escape.

Do what you must.

I hope your wonderful literature
has already entered the States.

Then I'll be able to take you
back to my country.

Excuse me.

Apparently, Vasquez’ book was the perfect
front to manufacture acid in this house

that were sold
and distributed all over the city.

Authorities found a workshop
exclusively designed

to turn the pages of the book
into acid.

Gentlemen, starting today

the businesses of this cellblock
will be closed

because you could not behave.

You made a commitment, gentlemen.
That’s right.

And that is why you’ll lose
all your benefits.

You’ll have to eat
in the cafeteria again.

You won’t be allowed
to leave your cellblocks.

The workshops are closed.

Temporary release permits
have been suspended.

What were you thinking?

You revealed
that you'd bite the hand that feeds you.

No, gentlemen.

Come on, gentlemen!
And don’t make me repeat it, please.

Unacceptable.

A journalist?

Yes, sir. Her name is Janet Ferro.

What the hell does she want?

She is asking about a missing person.

Did she speak with Clemente?

No, we’ve kept her at bay,

but she keeps sending letters
asking for the prisoner.

Just what I needed.

Now everyone is sticking
their noses in our affairs.

As if I don’t have
enough problems already.

What should we do?

Sooner or later, that witch
will speak with Clemente.

I recruited ten men, Commander.

Are they reliable?

One hundred percent.

They’ll pay allegiance only to you.

What about the rest?

I’m speaking to them.

I’m trying to convince them.

But don't worry, Commander.

I’ll have them ready in no time.

We’ll deliver the final blow
to that rat Abel.

Be careful, Ancizar. Take it easy.

Slow and steady wins the race.

That miserable dog can’t suspect anything.

Relax, sir. Relax.

I know what I’m doing.

I hope so.

Beware of Popeye.

Remember that he’s next on the list.

Speaking of which....

you don’t have to worry
about J.J. anymore.

The gringos took care of him.

- How so?
- You heard me well.

A short while ago

a DEA agent arrested him
on charges of acid trafficking.

It seems that the man
had a whole laboratory in here.

Motherfucker.

Hey, Ancizar.

Do me a favor.

Find out the name of the gringo.

I think his name is Ramos
or something like that, but...

if you want, boss, I’ll confirm
that information later.

Okay.

I thought you were in Colombia.

What do you need?

I need to talk to you.

I was thinking about what you told me.

And you're absolutely right.

I need a change.

And what does that mean?

It means that...

I am going to leave my partner.

I want to start over with you.

John Jairo, you have a visitor.

Thanks, baby doll.

What's up?

ATTORNEY

You made it.

- Brother.
- You almost didn’t make it.

I apologize, but I got a call
from the publishing company.

Look what they sent you.

A notice of cancellation of contract.

So, Johnny,
you don’t have a book anymore.

You really are an idiot!

And, after the scandal you made,

you won’t get any publishing contracts.

I don’t give a fuck
about the books right now.

I didn’t call you to hear your nonsense,

but to tell me how things look.

Tricky, Johnny.

Tricky.

Don't worry, I'm trying to delay
the process until the terms are due.

Are you stupid or what?

I don't need you to delay anything.

I need you to convince the judge
that I had nothing to do with the acid.

If you have to bribe half of the country,
do it.

Do what Lawyers do.

Bribe, lie.

Plant false evidence.

Do anything,
but get me out of this crap.

Let’s see...

Johnny, I...

I’m no sister of mercy, right?

But what you're asking...

is complicated.

Are you going to let me die, then?

You won’t let me die.

Relax, fucker, we’ll escape unscathed.

Relax.

Motherfuckers.

We have a problem.

The merchandise I gave you is damaged.

I need you to give it back to me.

What about the money?

There’s no problem.

I’ll give you your money back.

I don't believe you.

Do you want the acid back
to sell them to Alicia?

No.

I met with Alicia to speak of an alliance
between you, me, and her.

I’ll give you the acid.

But I want my share.

And I want ten kilos of cocaine.

Okay?

Okay?

Okay.

WATCH OUT
HE WHO SEEKS FINDS

NATIONAL PROSECUTOR

Agent Ramos.

I was informed that there was a raid
in a cocaine laboratory

in Magdalena Medio.

Apparently,
the owner is your friend Popeye.

It’s valuable information, isn’t it?

And where is the lab?

In Yondo.

It’s important that you go there
to see what you can find.

Of course.

I’ll find you helicopter.
You'll leave in half an hour.

- Great. Thanks.
- Very well.

- What is it?
- A road block.

- Stop and let’s go back.
- Calm down.

- Stop!
- Holster that weapon, you won’t need it.

Nothing will happen. Relax.

- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.

The gun.

The gun.

The radio.

Let’s go, let’s go.

Let’s go.

Let’s go.

I'm sorry about Popeye’s lab.

But it was the only way
to get you out of your office.

I wanted to meet you.
I have heard good things about you.

And I wanted to apologize

for all the discomfort
you went through to get here.

It’s okay.

What do you want?

I’d like to negotiate
the terms of my surrender.

Under what conditions?

A sentence reduction.

Legal benefits and security.

All the bullshit you offer to everyone.

But I want it fast.

Well, I could help you with that,
but it’s not only up to me.

It takes time.

- How long?
- I don't know.

One or two months.

If you want me alive,
you’ll have to do it fast.

In that case,

a gesture of good will on your part
would help.

Like what?

I don't know.

Something that says you're willing to
work with the authorities.

You must understand
that actions speak louder than words.

I’ll see what I can come up with.

Anyway, good luck at the hearing.

I hope that dog Popeye
gets six consecutive life sentences.

Let’s hope we get rid of him
once and for all.

Be on the lookout.

Because you’ll hear from me very soon.

NEIGHBORHOODS OF MEDELLIN

Hi, honey. How’s it going?

Come on, it’s getting late, let’s go.

Let’s go.

Jennifer, who would’ve thought that...

the dirty gringo ended up being
so smart? Right?

What's worse
is that we must comply with his demands.

And give some bags of cocaine
to that fucker.

Cocaine is the least of my worries.

What worries me
is not getting the acid back.

I don't think he’s that stupid.

You think he’ll dare to?

He tried to kill me.

We have to put a stop to that fag, then.

We have to get that acid back.

It can’t hit the market,
otherwise, that's the end of this.

It’ll be over.

For Popeye and for everybody.