A NETFLIX SERIES
There you go.
Thank you. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Cristina.
I didn't expect your call tonight.
They know who you are. They're going to arrest you.
-When? -Now.
But a plan is in place.
-Simón? -Go on.
Okay.
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Police! Hands where I can see them!
On the ground!
Hi, pal.
-Merry Christmas. -They just arrested Simón.
Chema…
you said that wouldn't happen.
That you'd handle it all.
That no one would do a thing without your knowledge.
I was wrong.
You were wrong?
Where are you?
On my way to my daughter's house.
Don't do anything until I call you, okay?
Did you hear me, Chema?
Yes.
I have to make some more calls.
Listen to me.
We're going to fix this.
Okay.
POLICE
-Central to PN002. -Go ahead.
New orders. Transfer the prisoner to Baruca Correctional Facility.
Say again.
Take the prisoner to Baruca Hill.
Is that prison still open?
-Wasn't it closed down? -And at this hour?
Are they ready to receive the prisoner at Baruca?
The warden is being informed.
Yes, sir.
Are you sure?
Jesus has got to be well protected.
-Hi! -Hello.
Half an hour in line. Why's it always me?
Don't be whiny.
I need a dog.
Is this the one I asked for?
-Yes. -Are you sure?
I'm sure.
Cheer up, Ali.
-Here. -A dog!
Jorge! What's up?
-Have you seen the news? -No, why?
The Alligator's been arrested. They want to take him to Baruca.
-What? -You just have to watch him tonight.
They'll take him away in the morning.
Who made that call, Jorge?
We don't have the resources or manpower.
They're expecting you in an hour.
Sorry.
Done. Everything's ready.
-What? -Something urgent came up.
I have to go to work.
What about dinner?
Well, change of plans.
You're coming with me.
-We're going to Mom's house. -Don't start with that.
Guille and Ali aren't going.
Then let us stay here.
I want us to spend the evening together.
Really, Dad? In a nuthouse?
Laura…
-I'm going to Mom's. -Laura, please…
See you tomorrow, okay?
Laura…
Top story today. The Alligator has been identified and arrested.
The chilling story…
Sorry. Thank you.
…began three years ago when nine bodies were found…
Hi.
…in trash bags…
-Hi, Alberto. Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas.
Not that. The one over there.
…found no clues to help identify the perpetrator of these crimes,
who earned the nickname The Alligator due to the brutal way…
Cheers.
…killed and mutilated his victims.
Three months later, another 11 bodies were found,
also in trash bags, buried near a residential area.
This discovery made The Alligator the most prolific serial killer
in recent history.
Without a single print or clue,
finding him has been a top priority over the last three years.
No!
No hugging!
-I'm going home, bud. -No way. You haven't finished your drink.
You can tell you don't have a wife and kids!
Have fun, buddy. Have fun. Bye.
-See ya. Bye. -Night.
-Evening, gentlemen. -I'll be damned.
Merry Christmas.
What are you doing here?
-Got the girls' gifts? -What do you think?
-Good. -Hi, Sara.
Merry Christmas. What are you guys doing here?
Something wrong?
We've got a job.
Good. When?
Now.
Hold on. What do you mean, "now"?
We need to tell the others. A quick job.
We go into a place, grab someone, get them out, and disappear.
Get someone out of where?
BARUCA HILL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
POLICE
It's Simón Lago.
Yes, we know.
But why did they send him here?
No idea. They rerouted us half an hour ago.
Should we do the paperwork?
Yes, of course. Let's go.
Thank you.
What's wrong? You late for something?
No.
All good.
Hands on the counter.
-Hi. -Hi.
-Aren't we doing a video call? -We're not at home.
I gotta go into work. An emergency.
What about the kids?
They're with me. We're in the car.
You're taking them…
Yes, Marta.
…to work, on Christmas Eve.
-The judge is gonna love this. -Marta…
Let's see if after this he still thinks you're Father of the Year.
Look, I don't wanna argue.
Laura refused to come. She's on her way to your place.
Please tell her to call me as soon as she gets…
Sorry, guys.
-File the record away. -Okay.
-Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas.
Here. There you go.
Say hi to Raquel.
Hi.
Wow, an angel!
It's just a costume.
Oh, it's a costume.
My kids. Guille and Alicia.
So cute.
Where's he being held?
In the holding room.
I'll take them to my office.
-Bye. -Bye.
Why are there doctors here?
They're psychiatrists. This is where they lock up crazy people.
Alicia…
If I kept my room like this, you'd kill me.
I'll be back in half an hour, and we'll have dinner.
Okay.
Ali.
Yeah, you'll come back, and we'll eat.
-Hi, Edwin. Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas.
Hi.
What's The Alligator doing here?
Last-minute orders.
He should go to a maximum security facility.
They're transferring him tomorrow morning.
-Hugo Roca? -Yes.
Macarena Montes.
I've been asked to join you tonight as backup.
-Dr. Elisa Montero. -A pleasure. How are you?
-Welcome. -Thank you.
Dr. Ortega, to the infirmary, please.
Dr. Ortega.
-Good evening. -Good evening.
What should we do with him?
Put him in Green Block till they come for him.
Okay.
I want him cuffed the whole way there.
Of course. We've prepared cell 101.
All right. Transfer the inmates from the adjacent cells.
-I want him isolated. -Of course.
BARUCA HILL PSYCHIATRIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Don't let the other inmates know we're holding The Alligator.
Tell all staff to be discreet.
Already done.
The judge will be here at 8:30 a.m. to take your statement and transfer you.
Dinner will be brought to your cell at 9:00 p.m.
We can provide you with clean clothes for your interview with the judge.
Any questions?
It's going to be a very long night, Hugo.
Who told him my name?
-What? -Told who?
The Alligator. He called me by my name.
-Some officer must've mentioned you. -Which officer?
I don't know.
Hugo, the Manuela Muñoz thing arrived.
We'll take it to her now.
What did he say?
That it was going to be a very long night.
BARUCA HILL PSYCHIATRIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
-Where's Manuela? -In the canteen.
Men and women have separate schedules,
but they do share joint activities.
Therapeutic stuff. Sewing, pottery, that kind of thing.
But if you're not careful, they take advantage and sneak off
to do stuff.
"Therapeutic stuff," right?
Good evening.
-Merry Christmas, everyone. -Merry Christmas, boss.
Today, we're joined by a new colleague.
Macarena Montes. Say hi to her.
-Hi. -Hi, Macarena.
-How are you? -Hi.
Manuela.
I imagine your lawyer will get in touch with you tomorrow.
It's official. You've been granted work release.
Thank you.
Congratulations, Manuela.
You deserve it.
Let's celebrate, right?
Yes.
-Awesome. -Work release!
Nuria.
The idea is for you to help out.
So you can start getting to know the others.
Nothing, huh?
Okay. I'll see you after Christmas, okay?
Enjoy your meal. Bye.
-You too, boss. -Bye.
What?
You're getting out.
And where will you go?
What's your problem?
Can't you be happy for me like a normal person?
I'm not a normal person. Neither are you.
You're an asshole.
No one's talking to you. As usual, by the way.
Javi, let's have some peace and quiet.
Always the same.
Can someone turn the volume down on that shit?
Don't take the bait. Let's just go.
Come on, Javi.
We have to do our thing. We've gotta get it done before you leave.
No. I don't want any trouble now that I'm on work release.
-I don't wanna mess it up. -You promised.
You can't back out now.
Is this your first post?
I spent two months at Acebuche.
This is different. It's half prison, half hospital.
-Bastos. -Yes, Diego.
Cherokee and the others are still in the yard.
On my way.
Roger that.
Hugo, I'm going to Red Block.
-Take them with you. -Okay. Let's go.
What's on your mind?
Why would an officer tell him my name?
Do you know anything about him?
Just what the papers say.
He's nothing like the guys we have here.
He's not just a murderer. He's highly intelligent.
He knows how to manipulate and use others.
He's said one thing to you, and look at you.
Don't say a word to him or pay him any attention tonight.
You and everyone else.
What did you do with the kids?
I had to bring Guille and Alicia.
Give me a second. Laura was going to her mom's.
Hi, it's Laura. Say what you want to say after the tone.
Laura, it's Dad. Call me when you get this, please.
I love you, scamp.
Diego, we're going to Red Block.
Underground.
Okay. We'll open the passageway.
Watch your head.
As you see, everything's pretty old here.
Baruca's on its last legs.
It's one of the last psychiatric prisons left.
They'll shut it down any day now.
This is a maintenance passageway. It connects the different blocks.
Just for prison guards.
Don't turn your back here, especially around the ones from Red Block.
They're generally well-behaved, but you never know.
The Red Block yard. It's the most troublesome.
No two cell blocks ever mix here.
Gentlemen! It's time.
Go inside. Let's go.
Come on, in you go.
Let's go.
Boss, give us a bit more time.
-Syringe, inside. Rules are rules. -Damn it, it's always the same with you.
Hey, the birds!
Carmelo!
-Buy me a few minutes more. -Okay.
Martín, what's up?
Cherokee. I said in your cells by 8:00.
Come on, boss. It's Christmas.
Who's that?
Her name's Montes. She's new.
Hi, Montes.
They're gonna eat you alive.
Where's Carmelo?
Taking a dump.
Carmelo!
Goddamn pain in the ass.
What did you say?
Nothing, boss.
-Hand me the ball and go inside. -Go on, one more.
-The ball, Cherokee. -It's Christmas.
-Cherokee, the ball. -Just one more.
-The ball. Now! -It's Christmas…
It's Christmas.
-Cherokee. -Go, Cherokee.
You got balls, Cherokee.
Well done, Cherokee.
You two stay here.
-Motherfucker. -Go on, Cherokee.
Come on. Yes.
-Go over there. -Well done, Cherokee.
There.
-Rather than a prison, this is… -What are you gonna do?
Answer!
Get inside.
Hang in there.
Cherokee's the man.
Chill out, Bastos.
We gotta do something, man.
Cherokee!
What's up with you?
-Boss… -Pig.
What was that about, huh?
Cherokee, hang in there!
-What are you doing? -I'll handle this.
Doctor.
Hold on. I'll call you back.
Cherokee.
Bastos!
Let's get you to the infirmary.
I'm fine.
Relax. I said I'm fine, man.
It's all right. Right, Bastos?
Cherokee, I have to check those bruises.
Everything's fine, Doc.
See?
Doctor Espada, I can explain…
You okay?
Of course not. Do I look okay?
Where's Hugo?
In Green Block with Dr. Montero.
-Why did you let him through? -I tried to stop him.
Let's move.
Listen. I put Ariadna's package on top of the closet so she wouldn't see it.
The yellow one is hers, okay?
Okay.
Okay, bye. See you later, hon. Bye.
Ruso.
-You ready? -Yes.
Richi.
Good to go.
Sara.
On our way.
-The jammers are in place. -Okay.
She won't forgive me for her mother.
Have you tried explaining it?
There's nothing to explain. She knows.
But she thinks it's my fault.
Elisa.
Doctor.
Bastos beat up an inmate again.
-Who? -Cherokee.
-Right… -No, not "right."
You can't keep looking the other way.
He's an animal.
-I know, but… -But what?
-I'll handle this. -I hope so.
Because if you don't, I will, so…
It's up to you.
-For fuck's sake… -No, he's right.
-The patients are terrified. -The inmates.
No, the patients. They also come here to get treated.
Sometimes you all forget that.
Sorry, Laura just sent me a message.
NEW MESSAGE VIDEO RECEIVED
Dad…
-What's wrong? -I'm sorry.
They told me that
if you don't do as they say, they'll kill me.
I'm sorry, Dad.
IF YOU HAND SIMÓN OVER, I DIE
Open the cell!
-Where's my daughter? -You got the message, then.
Tell me where my daughter is!
Focus.
Where… is she?
You're out of time.
They're here.
The lights!
Did they turn our lights off?
The fucking lights!
Not just in here. The whole place has gone dark.
What the fuck is going on?
The signal's down.
They're coming for me.
Tell me where she is.
Hugo, if you help me...
you'll help your daughter.
There's no dial tone.
Cell phones aren't working either.
Access booth, Bastos here. Come in.
On your knees!
On your knees, asshole! Hands on your head!
BARUCA HILL PSYCHIATRIC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Down! Don't move!
There, for fuck's sake!
Go on!
Nothing.
Try Admissions.
Over there! By the table, freeze!
Move! Fucking move!
-Easy. -Go, for fuck's sake!
Admissions, Bastos here. Raquel, come in.
Move.
-Go! -Take it easy.
What's going on?
Raquel.
Nothing?
Tell me what's going on.
They're attacking the prison.
They're coming in, Hugo.
-Hugo! -Come.
What's going on?
What's he doing here?
They're here for him.
-Who? -I don't know.
They've got the block surrounded. Fifteen or 20 of them. Not sure.
You think you can escape?
This isn't a jailbreak.
Then what the hell is it?
I want to speak to Hugo Roca.
Hugo, are you there?
I'm here.
We need to talk.
Better make it quick. The Civil Guard's on its way.
No, Hugo, no. No one's on their way because the phones are down.
Landlines and cellphones. So, listen up.
Here's the situation.
We're here to take Simón Lago.
So you have two options.
You can hand him over, and we'll just leave.
Or you can refuse.
In which case, we'll go in,
and we'll take him the hard way.
And believe me,
it won't be pretty.
You have one minute.
Shit.
What do we do?
The door remains shut, Hugo.
Will you risk your life
and the life of everyone in there for that son of a bitch?
You know who he is? Do you know what he's done? Do you?
Is that a no?
It's a no.
Everyone to the canteen.
Come on. You heard him. Let's move.
Everyone upstairs. Come on.
Move. Hurry up. Come on, quickly.
Put this on.
Make them come out.
They'll come out, we take Simón Lago, and we're out of here.
Get ready.
Who has my daughter?
Some friends.
-If you do as they say, she'll be fine. -When will they let her go?
In the morning, once the judge gets here and I can have a chat with him.
That's when all our problems will be over.
Let's go.
-Go! -Run!
Everyone against the wall, please!
Get away from the door.
Fire!
-Is that fire? -Pincho, join the others.
Pincho, join the others! It's not a fire!
-What's going on? -Relax, Javi. It's okay.
Away from the door. Everything's fine. Stay calm. Move away from the door.
Hey! Smoke's coming in! Shut it!
Not yet. Nuria, for fuck's sake, stop!
Okay!
Stay calm, please.
-Are you okay? -Willy.
Admissions!
Raquel!
Can someone tell us what's going on out there?
-Where are they? -In my office.
-Can you see them? -No.
There are people in Admissions. Shit.
Hugo.
Hugo, come.
They're okay.
I'm sure they're okay.
NO SERVICE MOBILE NETWORK NOT AVAILABLE
Call Dad, please.
Dad? Finally!
We've been waiting for you over half an hour.
Oh, right, a drill.
He says it's a drill and we should wait here, okay?
Let me talk to him.
He hung up.
They're not coming out. What should we do?
You'll see.
No, we're not leaving.
Who's that guy?
Simón, the new guy.
I thought she was the new one.
The other new one.
Who's out there?
-We don't know. -Why are they attacking us?
-To get in here, obviously. -What for?
Why do you think? To take someone.
-Why? -Of course, because this is a jailbreak.
We don't know if this is a jailbreak.
For now, we don't know anything.
Help will be here soon.
Hey! What the fuck is going on?
You said we'd go in, they'd hand him over, and we'd leave.
-It became complicated, Ruso. -Let's just go, then.
-We can't leave without Simón Lago. -Why not?
We just can't.
I want to know exactly why we're risking our necks here.
Who the fuck is this guy?
Get those three outside.
Hugo.
Yes.
Look out the window.
You and all the other guards listening.
Willy.
Nobody leaves.
Give me Simón Lago.
Hugo.
I can't give you Simón Lago.
Please, don't do this.
Give me Simón Lago, Hugo.
Last chance.
Get ready. We're going in.
Mom loves you so much.
You know that, right?
So do I.
-I miss her. -I know.
I know you, scamp.
-No, stop. -In you go!
Excuse me…
Ma'am…
Stay put.
-Please. -Shut up.
Please, let me go.
-Don't move. Lie down! -I haven't done anything. Please…
I haven't done anything, I don't know why I'm here.
Quiet!
-Stop the car. -Shut up!
-Stop the car, please! -Don't move. Lie down.
-Please, stop! Please! -Lie down! Shut up!
-Stop the car, I said! -Stop that!
Let go!
Stop!
IN MEMORY OF FRANCISCO FERNÁNDEZ MONTERO
Subtitle translation by: Y. Yun