A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Honey, look who wants to say hi.
Lou!
Gonzalo, turn this way.
Baby!
Send Daddy a kiss.
Tell him you love him and miss him.
I love you, Daddy. I love you and miss you.
You pretty little thing!
You'll have to handle it.
-I don't want to be alone. -You have me.
What a nice family you have.
-Your beef is with me. -No, Carranza. I'm not here for you.
Dad…
TWO MONTHS LATER
Today, a historical day for Mexico.
Millions of Mexican men and women
will end one of the tightest presidential races
in the history of our nation.
Jorge Laborde, candidate of the Mexico First coalition…
He's at election site number 30.
-He has cast his vote-- -In this highly contested race.
A few words, please, Candidate.
How do you perceive this electoral day?
I'm very happy to be here, in this celebration of democracy.
I have great faith that the results will favor us.
But… the people will decide.
I trust the Mexican people
will choose the candidate that will lead Mexico
to a much better future.
That's right, Adela.
All the exit polls concur:
The difference between Pilar Ortega and Jorge Laborde
is less than one point.
This means that today either of them could become
the next president of Mexico.
PENICHE AND ASSOCIATES
My client is not willing to negotiate.
One hundred million pesos.
That's the price for the appalling abuse
that his superiors subjected him to.
Their insatiable sex drive,
combined with the abuse of power,
have taken a toll on my client's mental health and well-being.
-What's worse-- -Ten million.
That's my only offer.
As I said, we're not here to negotiate.
If Mr. and Mrs. Carranza refuse to fairly compensate
our client as deserved,
we'll be forced to file a criminal complaint.
Smarter people than you
and more powerful have tried to screw my family over before.
None has ever succeeded.
I know your family is very powerful.
Yes.
And yet, your son still went to jail.
Shut up! Don't bring my son into this!
I mention him so when the press
hears my side of what happened,
they'll understand that you two are the source of his issues.
Zero.
My offer is now zero.
You won't see a cent from me in your whole miserable life.
You fucked up.
Andrés…
Give us a minute.
I need to talk to my wife in private, please.
You have to make a reasonable offer.
There's only one way we can fight this off.
Did you know about this before our trip to Vallarta?
Yes.
Did you ask him to do this?
No, you two did that,
all on your own.
You said we'd do everything together.
You've been manipulating me.
Ximena, it was you who broke our pact.
Look where that got us.
No, don't touch me.
There are no victims here.
We have a weapon, but only you can pull the trigger.
You make it sound like I don't have a choice.
You don't.
-Sir. -Thanks.
Joaquín, why won't you answer my calls?
Hey, it wasn't my fault.
It was the only way to protect you.
He threatened your children!
You don't want me as your enemy.
Let me go, you idiot! Let me go!
Give me a reason.
Any reason.
Gonzalo, let's go.
It's not healthy for you to spend so much time here.
Darling…
We have a baby on the way, Gonzalo.
He needs his dad.
He needs us both.
If something ever happens to me…
Darling.
Promise me…
you'll never let my dad near my son.
Promise me.
I promise.
Please tell me you found something useful.
Don't worry,
I have news about Ana María.
You'll love it.
A month ago, I had one of my men follow Ana María's head of security.
We gained access to all her texts,
her emails, her tweets,
and eventually found an encrypted message.
CONNECTING WITH DEVICE
Ana María ordered Mendieta to hire this man.
We don't know what for, but he has a criminal record.
-We need to talk to this man. -I already found him.
I'll talk to him.
-I'll keep you posted. -No.
No, I want to go with you.
I managed to slap him, but he didn't even wince.
I was afraid to scream, make him more violent…
and take it out on me.
So, I decided…
I'd let him kiss me
and try to shake him off.
But just as I was about to do it…
he turned me against the wall.
And raped me.
You know what really happened in that elevator.
You raped me, that's what happened.
Please, let's stay calm--
Do you think you can scare me?
You'll only get the media
more interested in your case.
And that's what scares you the most, Ximena.
Let's all calm down.
She's lying. She came on to me.
-Mr. Peralta… -She was desperate for a good fuck!
Don't say another word!
Do as she says, Jonás.
Mr. Peralta, come with me, please.
The horse wouldn't budge. It turns out it was pooping!
Of course, I lost points…
-Hey, Auntie. I didn't-- -Don't call me "Auntie," you loafer.
Excuse me?
I'm sick of putting up with you just because you're Ana María's son.
-Auntie, it's not fair that-- -Don't call me that, I'm your boss!
And I don't care what you think is fair.
You're useless, and yet you're here. That's unfair.
You've treated me like crap since I got here--
If you don't like how I treat you, go cry to your mommy.
This is bullshit.
Get out!
Out!
You're fired.
Tell them to stop.
Don't worry, if he cooperates, everything will go smoothly.
We know that Ana María Carranza hired you for a job.
That's enough! Stop.
I need to know what that job was.
Julio.
Mrs. Carranza hired me to stage a kidnapping.
Say that again.
Mrs. Carranza hired me to stage a kidnapping.
Whose?
Her husband's.
The official election results
have been announced.
With a margin of 52,6% of the total votes,
Jorge Laborde will be Mexico's next president.
We are told that Pilar Ortega, who obtained 47,2% of the votes…
And we should stress this, what no woman
has ever obtained in the history of our nation,
is about to make a statement.
Let's see what she has to say.
Good evening, everyone.
I'm here today because I believe in democracy.
And although it pains me to admit
that the results didn't favor us,
I'm very proud of each and every one of you.
Many people made big sacrifices
for this historic moment to happen.
Anonymous heroes whose selfless actions
helped our democracy leap forward.
Let me assure you that your efforts weren't in vain.
I know it's not what you wanted,
but at least the country won't go down the gutter.
You've never agreed with what I want, Mom.
You don't care what I want.
What you need to do is go see Laborde,
apologize to him and swear fealty.
Are you seriously suggesting that?
You don't understand that our position
demands we make allies, not enemies.
Tell me the truth, Mom.
Why haven't you ever loved me as much as you love my brothers?
I had to compensate.
It wasn't their fault.
Because you…
were always your father's favorite.
For once, leave the past behind.
Focus on the present and the future.
Or else, you'll never be happy.
Happy like who?
Happy like you?
Exactly, happy like me!
And you know why?
Because I don't go around blaming everyone else for my problems.
I own up to myself.
Do you understand?
Flaws and all, of which I have plenty.
Whether anyone likes it or not.
And that's why…
you'll end up alone.
LABORDE - PRESIDENT
Joaquín.
-Mr. President. -Give us a minute.
We did it, man.
Get ready to start wielding actual power for once.
This fucking country is ours.
-Cheers. -No.
I'd rather get on with our pending business.
Bro, you got your way.
Andrés, this is Jorge Laborde.
Mr. President.
Congratulations, sir. I always knew you'd win.
Listen, Andrés, I just called to let you know
that starting tomorrow…
Joaquín will take over Monarca Corp.
Excuse me?
You heard me.
-Look, Jorge… -Mr. President.
Your family knows what's best.
I hope you do too.
I hate repeating my orders.
Congratulations… Mr. CEO.
My dad never had a president tell him what to do!
Dad was never ousted as Monarca's CEO.
You have 20%, I have 20%. Ana María has--
This is how it works in Mexico, and I'm not your father!
Joaquín isn't well.
He can't take over as CEO.
Have you seen him…
ever since Lourdes died?
Yes.
That's precisely why.
He has to take over Monarca.
He needs it.
What the hell are you doing?
You give the job to me and to someone else the next day.
What the hell do you want? You're toying with us.
What the hell happened to keeping the family united?
Ana, pick up.
Joaquín has gone crazy.
The President of Mexico just fired me from Monarca.
You're probably next.
You're fired.
Joaquín, I can't imagine the nightmare you're going through.
Save your condolences.
I want you out of the building.
-No, that's not the answer. -Yes, it is.
Can't you see you need all of us?
Whether you like it or not, you need your family.
My family?
What family?
Lou?
Inés?
Gonzalo, who would rather see me dead? Or my grandson?
Because that family has only brought me pain.
That's why you can't do this alone.
Will you run the distillery by yourself?
How about the 50 hotels Andrés just acquired?
Andrés's 53 hotels and the distillery mean nothing to me.
The Monarca you once knew is now dead.
With Laborde as president,
I'll reach heights our father never even dreamed of.
I don't need you for that.
In fact, you'd weigh me down.
We're still shareholders.
Yes.
And if you don't agree with my choices,
sell your share.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Uncle.
How are you?
I manage.
Hey, I'm glad Laborde won.
I actually voted for him.
Don't tell my mom,
but I always thought you should have this job.
I guess I won't be seeing you around here anymore, so…
Why?
My aunt fired me.
Would you like to work for me?
Really?
Yes.
One hundred percent, yes.
First, you have to show me
you actually have what it takes.
Just say the word.
Who designed this? It's terrible.
We did, ma'am.
-You didn't understand. -Ximena.
You've got to be kidding me!
You have ten minutes to gather your things and leave.
You're fired.
What gives you the right to come back here?
The fact that I'm the assistant
of Monarca's new CEO, my uncle Joaquín.
What a lousy joke.
Since I started working here, I did nothing
but try to please you.
And it's been a waste of time.
You know why?
Because you're arrogant,
a despot, and a bitch.
I'm done taking shit from you because we're family.
Only one of us is a Carranza here,
and don't forget, it's not you.
Ten minutes. The gentlemen will help you.
Your check is with HR.
Move!
Ma'am, once you walk out this office, you can't come back.
I want to speak to Joaquín.
Walk her out when she's done here.
Mrs. Carranza hired me to stage a kidnapping.
Where did you get this video?
My lawyer tied this man to Ana María.
We thought he might be the hitman who killed my dad, but we realized--
That his confession was about kidnapping Martin, huh?
Ignacio.
He was being tortured, Sofía. He could've said anything.
Martin is flying in today.
All I ask is that you hear him out.
Talk to him, listen to his side of the story,
what he wrote in his book.
Then you'll know who Ana María really is.
I thought there'd be no secrets between us.
And there aren't.
In that case…
is there something you haven't told me or want to tell me?
About what, Ignacio?
Just tell me what this is about.
I'm giving you the chance to--
You're giving me the chance to tell you the truth?
What truth?
Is there something not even your kids know about?
Of course there is, I'm a woman with a life of my own.
I don't owe any explanations to you or anyone else.
Look at yourself before you judge others.
We all make mistakes here,
we all do things we are not proud of.
All of us.
What is it, Peniche?
Andrés, Jonás's lawyer just called me.
So?
Jonás claims he has evidence that discredits the video.
They're going through with the sexual harassment lawsuit.
The figure remains at 100 million.
They're announcing it tomorrow morning at a press conference.
He's not going after Monarca, but after you two, on a personal level.
I have orders not to let you in.
Are you going to shoot me?
Let go of me!
Joaquín!
Joaquín, I'll kill you, you son of a bitch!
Let go of me, motherfucker!
Joaquín!
Thank you for coming.
Can I offer you a drink?
Why did you bring me here?
Have a seat.
What do you want to tell me?
What I want to tell you is…
my mother killed your father.
And none of us knew about it…
until she confessed.
So, the dementia was a ruse.
No, it wasn't.
Her dementia is real.
In fact, killing your dad is what triggered it.
Why are you telling me this?
Because I'm tired, Sofía.
Your father killed my father.
Didn't you know that?
-I did. -And no one's blaming you for that.
When I came back to Mexico, I thought I'd reunite with my dad.
But once I was back, I realized…
I had to let him go instead.
That his mistakes, his actions, were his, not mine.
I didn't have to burden myself with them.
Why don't you do the same?
And leave us alone.
You're right, Ana María.
But you should have thought of that before screwing my husband.
Did you think he wouldn't tell me?
Yes.
Care to explain yourself?
No.
Exactly.
I hope one day you realize that your actions have consequences.
Sir, stay in the car.
Sir.
Lower your guns.
Do you want to get killed?
You know what I can't stop thinking about?
What would've happened if I made a different choice?
I feel guilty.
Perhaps if I hadn't helped you with Palafox,
we wouldn't be in this situation.
Maybe the cartel wouldn't have barged into Gonzalo's wedding.
And maybe…
you'd be dead instead of Lourdes.
Jonás Peralta filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment.
-So? -He wants 100 million pesos.
-Pay up. -I didn't fuck him.
If the lawsuit proceeds, it'll threaten Monarca as a whole.
Do you think your honeymoon with Laborde
will survive that?
LABORDE - PRESIDENT OF MEXICO
CAMILA: HI!
SANTIAGO: WHAT DO YOU WANT?
CAMILA: CAN WE MEET UP?
SANTIAGO: I DON'T KNOW.
CAMILA: I'M BEGGING YOU. GIVE ME A CHANCE.
SANTIAGO: MEET ME HERE.
After what happened to my family, and now with the elections,
it seems only the bad guys win.
-Here. -Thanks.
You know what I think?
You're overreacting.
Mexico has endured worse tragedies than Jorge Laborde.
A bunch of corrupt politicians won't ruin your life or anyone else's.
Will you forgive me?
For how I reacted at the wedding and how I accused you of…
I've felt terrible about it.
You don't want me?
Please.
Camila…
I originally thought the age difference
wouldn't get between us.
But clearly, I was wrong.
This isn't a game.
If you want to go down this road with me…
there's no going back.
Okay.
No.
Wait, don't.
Please, Santiago, don't.
I'm sure you'll do a stellar job as Monarca's CEO.
Your mental health is frail, Mom.
You need help.
I love you, Mom.
And precisely because I love you,
the best thing I can do for you
is send you to a facility where you'll get the care you need.
What are you saying?
What are you doing? Please.
Joaquín…
-Think about it, this is a mistake. -Come with us, ma'am.
What are you doing? Let me go, please!
Let go of me! Joaquín!
Joaquín, what are you doing?
Joaquín, I'm not to blame for your choices!
Please, don't do this to me, Joaquín!
Joaquín, please! Let me go!
Joaquín, please!
Joaquín!
Ready?
Let's go.
Cecilia.
Cecilia…
I miss you, Cecilia.
What made you change your mind?
Fausto…
Mom, Dad is dead.
What did they do to you, love?
You said it…
We must protect the family
even from your own secrets.
Mom…
-Are you happy? -Are you okay?
You'll end up alone.
I'm the only one who keeps this family together.
Family kills.
That's what family is for.
You can't take away what's rightfully mine!
To say I'm crazy.
That's why you'll end up alone.
Get me out of here.
Thank you.
What are you doing?
What do you want, Ana?
What are you doing, Andrés?
What brings you here?
What is this?
A DNA test I ordered.
Yours, Joaquín's, mine…
and our father's.
Mom had a lover for many years.
Alberto Vela, the man my dad killed.
He killed him because Vela wanted to find out if any of us were his.
Dad split his inheritance equally between his three children.
It's clearly stated in his will, "to his three children."
Joaquín is not a Carranza.
We'll take Monarca back from him.
We'll take everything from him.