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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

We had nothing to do with this.

Because, as you know,

we don't like war. Don't forget it.

Besides, all of our business is family business.

WELCOME TO CALI

From the start, my brother and I gave it our all.

And when we least expected it, the company grew.

Because the business is headed from heaven's branch

to the end of the world.

I assume that's why we're respected everywhere.

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON THE CHARACTERS OF THE BOOK

EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS. THE FACTS APPEARING HEREIN

ARE A PRODUCT OF THE AUTHORS' IMAGINATIONS.

SOME SITUATIONS, BASED ON REAL FACTS,

HAVE BEEN MODIFIED FOR AN AUDIOVISUAL FORMAT.

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

We don't want the German calling Adelaida again,

because he's done it before, bothering her.

That man is all talk and no action.

No action? I'm gonna get the German.

-You'll see what I do to him. -Don't worry about him.

Let's worry about the other thing.

Let's change the subject.

We're having a wedding.

-Oh, yeah. -How's that?

Who are the unlucky ones?

Wilmer.

Wilmer? With Constanza?

-What? Of course not. -Oh...

I like that girl.

It figures.

With the American girl. She's back, all regretful.

Do you approve of him marrying the American?

She has it out for us, for the family, for all we do.

She's back with regret and with a big belly.

She's about to pop any minute.

You think it's his kid?

Well, anything's possible.

Look, Guli, I don't know what to say.

Maybe he feels like he has to.

The boy is too proper.

Good morning.

LOW-COST PHARMACY - CALI

-How are you, pretty momma? -Hi, how are you?

-What's up, Fernando? -Fine, and you?

All good.

What do you need? Vitamins? Body lotion? Tell me.

Yes. This is what the doctor ordered.

-I'll be right back. -Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Hello.

What's up?

-How are you, dear? -Fine.

-How are you? -Hello.

Congratulations. My mom said you're getting married.

How about that?

I'm so happy, darling.

Don't worry about a thing. We'll take care of everything.

My mom said we're going to Buga to see the church.

Yes.

I wanna ask you a favor, dear.

Talk to the priest so he'll rent us the church.

You can count on it. Don't worry.

Okay. I'm going to the office to get some papers and I'll be back.

Okay.

Will...

What did Fabián say about the other one?

The other what?

I want to understand. He mentioned "the other one".

A-ha.

Well, the truth is...

The truth is, I'll tell you what really happened.

Yes.

I dated someone while you were away.

You have a girlfriend?

Yes.

Well, no. We broke up already.

How long did you two date?

About six months.

So... you dated her when I left.

What's her name?

It doesn't matter, honey.

What matters is that we're together, that we'll be parents.

I'm sorry for the delay.

-It's all here. -Thank you, Fernando.

-Have a nice day. -So attentive. Take care.

Norita! Hurry! We're leaving!

Coming, dear!

Here are the documents. It's all here.

Sir, we're going to the airfield, please.

And your bag?

No, I'm not coming. I canceled the trip.

I can't come with you this time.

What? But...

Oh, look at that face!

What happened?

Did something happen with Wilmer?

No. Well, we decided we're better off as friends. That's it.

-What? -It's fine, yeah.

Oh, Connie, that man is a real catch.

-Just "friends"? -Yeah, it doesn't matter.

Don't be late, please. You're in charge.

Let me know if you need anything. Have a good time.

Say hello to Mr. Leonardo, please.

-Connie... -Get in.

-Think about it. -Okay.

-Hmm? -Thank you.

Fucking Fabián.

He almost screwed Wilmer over with the Bogotán girlfriend thing.

He's a good-for-nothing.

So, Wilmer had to hurry off

to stop Fabián from screwing up any further.

Imagine that.

I don't know why Fabián likes screwing people.

That story about him being on the right track?

I'm not buying it.

You think?

Yeah, it's strange, because, when we were there,

I asked him about college and he got all nervous.

Then he ran away, said he was late.

We can go to the university

and find out.

Ask about your thing too.

Yeah, we can.

Let's go.

ERC RADIO STATION - CALI

I know the attack affected you...

You need to rest, calm down.

Because if not, you'll get sick.

You think I care about that?

Your dad is mad at you, you know?

About what you said on the radio yesterday.

I don't care what he or Uncle Leonardo thinks.

Oh, no! No, Raquel.

Drop the attitude.

What would you like me to do?

Stay calm while innocent people get killed?

Did you watch the news?

All those people, Mom!

Those people have nothing to do with this war.

I know, honey.

But Raquelita, hear me out.

You can't redeem them all, or you'll end up crucified, honey.

Oh, come here.

Tell me something.

Everything's gonna be okay, right?

It's Uncle Leonardo.

Look.

He wants a tarot reading?

You and Cindy must talk to the priest,

'cause they associate Nora and me with the family,

and we haven't been back since they kicked us out.

Grandma, don't worry, I'll take care of it. Calm down.

Oh, but I was here the day that happened.

Yes, but don't worry, Cindy, he probably doesn't remember you.

We come here a lot to pray, so they know us.

Hmm?

-There's the priest. -The priest. Go talk to him.

See you outside. Goodbye.

PAN AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB - CALI

Cali's Pan American, Fabián speaking.

Hello, Fabián?

It's me, Henry.

How's everything going?

It's all ready.

Heroin is packed in boxes

and we're ready to go whenever you say.

Okay. Get started, ship those bananas to Bogotá.

Go to the El Dorado area.

Once there, ask for Arnoldo. He'll be waiting.

Henry.

You'll make that trip twice a week.

Careful on the road.

Don't stop, not even to pee.

Bring a plastic bottle, something like that,

and call me once you've delivered.

The tickets are at the stadium's box office.

Okay, I'll go get the ticket.

You know what you gotta do. Have a nice day.

Pipe, princess... my siblings.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

We were just at the university.

No one has seen you for months.

Did you drop out?

Yes, that's the truth.

I dropped out of college.

Pipe, you know studying and reading is not my thing.

Fabián, the family thinks you're studying.

I know.

What can I say?

I didn't have the heart to let them all down.

I know everyone expects good things from me.

But I'm a fucking mess.

Wait a minute. Don't say that.

It's true, princess.

I'm the family's black sheep.

A loser.

Like Mr. Leonardo says.

I'll have to figure out what to do with my life,

but for now, I ask that you...

don't tell anyone I'm not studying.

I'll do it myself.

When the time is right.

When things get better. I promise.

Of course, Fabián.

We won't say a word.

-Thanks, honey. -Sure.

Here, for you.

-That's it. -No, I don't want any.

-Drink it. -Fabiola, let's toast.

You don't wanna celebrate?

Wilmer and Cindy arranged to get married in the church at Buga.

Oh, such joy! Ha!

How did you manage? They don't like us there.

We said we were the Villegas family,

but not which Villegas family.

So? When's the wedding?

In a week, so we have to hurry and organize everything.

Yes, Grandma, but listen.

I want a small gathering, okay?

Five hundred guests, tops.

Oh.

We have to invite some people, right?

Yes, we gotta call Cindy's parents at least.

Oh, no. We don't need to call them.

They can't come.

-Oh... -A toast to this marriage.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Cheers, my darlings.

Cheers, such a lovely word.

This way, please.

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON - CALI

You can wait for Mr. Leonardo here. He's on his way.

Okay, Counselor, thank you. I feel well advised.

Later.

Sister-in-law, how are you?

What's up, Leo?

-How have you been? -Fine, and you?

I'm sorry for the delay.

I had a meeting with some lawyers from Bogotá.

They're giving me legal advice.

Hmm...

Uh...

Did you bring your...? Uh.

Your... Uh... That.

Tell me something, Leo. You really want me to do a tarot reading?

Why are you here?

You don't believe in those things.

Yes, I want you to.

I'm willing to be surprised.

So many things have happened lately

that I need to see a bit of the future.

Okay.

Mix them, then.

-Hello? -Hello, Uriel?

Marlén. How are you?

Mrs. Marlén! How are you?

Uh... I'm calling because...

we're having a wedding next week, here in Cali.

Wilmer and Cindy's.

Wedding?

Yes, and we'd like you to join us.

You can bring a plus one if you like.

Oh, thank you so much, uh...

Can I confirm my plus one tomorrow?

Sure, I'll be waiting.

Thank you. Talk to you later, Mrs. Marlén.

Wilmer and Cindy.

A wedding already?

Fast, huh? Sure. She's pregnant, of course.

Uriel, why didn't you confirm your plus one?

I don't know.

Well...

I was thinking, if you aren't sure,

you could take me.

I'd love to attend such an event.

I'd love to be there.

This one.

What?

What do you see? Is it good? Bad?

Neither completely good nor bad, Leonardo,

but I can clearly see an infidelity.

Infidelity?

Mayerly?

No. You, Leonardo.

Tell me the truth.

Have you cheated on Mayerly?

Those lawyers from Bogotá.

Do me a favor.

Don't dig around personal issues.

I only want to know

about family and work issues.

To know your future, pick four cards.

Look, one, two, three, four.

What?

What?

Leonardo, you'll get your freedom back.

Okay.

But you'll lose it again.

And for long, it'll be long and dark.

Terrible things... are coming.

For you and all of us around you.

What's coming is...

Blood, war, and death, Leonardo.

No! You know what? Look. Stop that.

Believing in this is nonsense.

I don't believe in this bullshit.

We talked to the seamstress, dear.

She'll make your dress.

She's wonderful,

so relax, you'll look spectacular.

Thank you, Mrs. Marlén.

I'd like Uncle Leonardo's tailor to make my suit.

What? You don't like mine?

We'll see.

Don't be like that.

Dear, I'd like

for Leonardo to join us that day.

Yes, Mom. We'd all like that.

-We'll see what we can do. -Good evening.

Hello, dear.

Rosario.

-What's up? -Do you need anything?

Can we talk for a second? Sorry.

Yes.

How are you?

What did you go to Villahermosa for and why didn't you tell me?

Because your brother called me, he wanted a tarot reading.

And let me tell you, Emanuel, terrible things are coming

for him, for you, for everyone.

No one believes in that bullshit.

Drop the nonsense, hmm?

You drop the nonsense, you believe in the stuff.

Plus, you know most things I see, happen.

And let me tell you.

This will bring lots of blood and horror.

Shut up. Look.

Do me a favor, leave Leonardo alone.

I don't want you to fill his head with nonsense,

you're making him nervous.

That magical bullshit of yours has no place here.

That magical bullshit of mine allowed me to discover

that your brother is screwing those lawyers from Bogotá.

What are you talking about?

Those lawyers are not lawyers.

They're prostitutes, Emanuel!

Tell me something.

Are you getting legal advice from Bogotá as well? Hmm?

Why don't you do a reading and find out?

We're leaving.

What's up, Emanuel?

What's up?

Rosario's predictions weren't wrong.

The Villegases and the country were headed for hard times.

It smelled of war and death.

DAYS LATER

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

I talked to Jáuregui, the prison warden,

to get you a permit to attend Wilmer's wedding.

Hmm. And what did he say?

That it would be difficult.

I reminded him he'd be better off cooperating.

Yeah.

I hope so.

I could use some fresh air, huh?

Do we know why Hugo wants to see us so urgently?

He just said it was serious.

Hugo. Speak.

Hello.

Hello. Can you all hear me?

Yes, we're all here.

Tell us. What happened?

Something happened last night.

We were at Brooklyn's docks.

We were going over some data we got.

WAREHOUSE - NEW YORK

And we saw two men trying to sneak in 100 kilos of coke.

-Men from Medellín. -No, wait a minute.

What were they doing there?

New York is our territory. They know that.

Well, those men forgot.

Do we know who they work for?

After showing them some affection, they started talking.

And guess what.

Pablo.

Correct.

They confessed he himself sent them last week.

When we told him to fuck off.

Those fuckers are stepping on our toes.

I told you, didn't I?

Hugo?

Yes.

What happened to those men? What did you do with them?

We took care of them.

They didn't last long.

Their souls are in heaven.

You look beautiful, dear. Thank you for agreeing to wear my dress.

-So sweet. -Thank you, Mrs. Marlén.

There's one thing we haven't discussed.

Since Cindy's parents aren't coming, well,

how are we walking in?

We have to do it in pairs.

Well, Mom, I thought about it. Look.

I think you should walk in with Wilmer.

-Wilmer, okay. -Excuse me. Ma'am, I need you for a sec.

Okay, I'll be right back.

Don't worry, Cindy, you'll walk in with Emanuel.

I'll walk in with Fernando.

Fabi, you with Fabián?

I'd rather walk in with Leonardo.

If they let him out.

Huh?

Did you have a stroke?

You and my husband?

I was Leonardo's first wife,

and for important events, it's best to stick to tradition.

No, that's not gonna fly.

I'm the wife.

When are you going to understand you're nothing in Leonardo's life?

In fact, why are you here?

She's so nosy.

Enough, Mayerly. Look at what we're doing. Relax.

I can't stand her anymore.

You're ancient history.

You'll be ancient history too,

when Leonardo trades you for one of those lawyers.

-What? -You didn't know?

You neither?

No.

Well, those lawyers aren't lawyers.

Those women he's making appointments with,

are whores.

What?

-Oh... -I know a lot about this.

You'll see.

Here it is.

The size is perfect.

Come on.

LOW-COST PHARMACY

Hurry, they've been waiting for a while.

-On it. -Nicolás, how are you? Come in.

Look where you're going, asshole.

Henry, all good?

You're carrying bananas here, right?

Yes.

-Bananas filled with heroin. -No, just bananas.

Chill. We'll talk about it later. Go ahead and follow the Toyota.

-Tread lightly. -But I'm going...

What? What did I say, jackass?

Okay.

Let's go.

Those men can't be trusted.

That's what we get for dealing with scoundrels.

This is a serious matter with the Medellín crew.

But it's even more serious

that Hugo killed them.

What did you expect, Leonardo? Should he have let them go?

He shouldn't have killed them.

Or at least he should have asked us what to do, but no!

Now Pablo is gonna want revenge for his product and his people.

Well, let him. Are we scared of those assholes?

Of course not.

Guli, we need to act now.

You finally did it, huh?

You said they were lawyers from Bogotá, but they're whores from Bogotá!

Good morning. How can I help you?

Good morning. Can I see those lipsticks?

-Sure, of course. -Thank you.

Whose is this?

VILLAHERMOSA PRISON

You're shameless.

Not only did you cheat on me with those trashy sluts,

you also did it in plain sight.

You made me look like an idiot in front of the family.

No. That's not true.

Look, Leonardo.

I understand what's happening here,

I wasn't born yesterday.

You don't respect me, not as a woman and not as a wife.

-Okay... -I'm worthless to you.

You don't care about my feelings.

Can you quit the drama?

Drop it.

Hear me out.

I'm locked in here.

They mean nothing to me.

They're just for fun.

Can't you see I'm in prison?

You have to understand.

Look.

You know violence won't fix anything.

Leave and calm down.

You're a piece of shit.

A traitor.

-A pig. -Yes.

Go.

Go to hell, Leonardo Villegas.

Where do you think I am?

Open up.

What happened?

The pharmacy.

Can you imagine Leonardo dealing with that mess?

With Mayerly complaining about the lawyers?

Mom, Mayerly has the right to be upset.

I'll stay quiet.

Knowing Leonardo the way I do, he'll respond aggressively.

Have you forgotten

he was with me when he got Mayerly pregnant?

Life is crazy like that.

I find it upsetting.

Especially because those girls could be his daughters.

Mom, you know him.

I'm gonna call Fernando to pick up the kid at his friend's.

So, Fabiola, how did you know about the lawyers?

Well, because...

I accidentally overheard Rosario tell Emanuel.

So weird.

The pharmacy's phone ain't ringing.

Page him.

Yeah.

Baby, what's up? Are you okay?

I'm just nervous about the wedding.

I can't believe it's tomorrow.

Don't worry about that.

My grandma and aunties are taking care of everything.

-It will be spectacular. You'll see. -Okay.

Hey, Lucho, what's going on there?

I don't know, boss.

Let's see what happened.

No, Wilmer. I don't want to stay here alone.

-Stay there. Wait in the truck. -No.

Fuck off. I'm the owner.

-What happened here? -No one knows.

No one saw anything?

How is that possible?

Aunt Nora!

Fernando!

Aunt Nora! Fernando!

PALMASECA AIRPORT - PALMIRA

Constanza,

why does coming with me seem like a bad idea?

Uriel, so paranoid.

You think I'm here to cause a scandal?

No.

No.

But it will be hard watching Wilmer marry another woman, won't it?

Uriel, what can I say? Look.

Life is full of challenges, tests, and we have to pass them or flee.

And I won't flee.

Very well.

Now, am I curious and dying to meet Cindy?

Yes, of course.

I want to know the woman that messed with Wilmer's head.

-But that's it. -Uriel!

Go.

-Mrs. Constanza. -What's up, Flaco?

I'm glad to see you, but we have to go now.

What happened?

There was an attack on the pharmacy's main store. Please.

Wilmer?

Wilmer, are you okay?

-Are you okay? -Yes.

What happened? Were you here?

No, I just got here.

Have you seen Fernando?

I don't know.

Wilmer!

Wilmer, where's Nora?

-Nora! -I don't know. There are bodies there.

-I yelled for them, but no one answered. -Those fuckers from Medellín.

Come here.

We have to clear all the other Low-Cost stores.

All of them! Now.

The radio station too. All our businesses.

There might be more bombs.

Come on. Go. Go!

Let's do this.

Wilmer!

Lucho, come here! What?

Wilmer!

What's going on? Get out of here. Let's go.

What happened?

-It's time! Now! -Lucho, to the clinic. Go.

What? Now!

So, Arnoldo, did you get the bananas?

ARNOLDO'S WAREHOUSE - BOGOTÁ

No, nothing yet.

Henry isn't even here.

He should have arrived an hour and a half ago.

No idea.

I'm still waiting.

That's strange. Henry never takes this long.

Ladies, gentlemen, there's a bomb threat.

Let's exit calmly.

Wait a minute.

What happened? What's the fuss about?

-There's a bomb threat. Let's go. -I gotta go.

Excuse me. Important people first. Move.

ERC RADIO STATION - CALI

Raquel, we have orders to leave.

No, I can't leave. Carlos. Help him out.

Raquel, we have orders to evacuate.

-You gotta evacuate. Hurry. -Please.

Someone needs to stay to announce what happened, Vic.

Don't be stubborn. Come with me, for your safety.

Go. You go, I'll stay.

Please, help me here. Come on.

Attention, breaking news.

We can confirm a bomb exploded

at Low-Cost Pharmacy's main store.

I'll sit in a second, but... Let's see.

Blanquita, put hot water there, please. Hello?

-Mom. -Hmm?

Is Nora with you?

Where's my sister? Tell me she's with you.

Yes, she's here. Why?

Something happened at the pharmacy, Mom.

Blanquita, dear, leave the syrup for the champús, okay?

What's up, Mom? Come. Sit.

These are ripe, barely right for the champús.

What's wrong, Mom?

Oh, Mommy. Blanquita, bring water.

What? Talk to me. What happened?

Honey...

Oh, Mom.

They...

planted...

a bomb at the pharmacy.

And Fernando was there.

Oh, no, Mommy.

Oh, no, Mommy!

Honey... baby...

No.

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

No!

It can't be true, Mom. It's a lie.

A lie!

Nothing happened, Mom. Tell me it's a lie, Mom!

-Baby... -Mom!

It's a lie, Mom.

It's a lie.

Mommy!

Oh, no!

I'm here, honey.

OUR LORD OF MIRACLES CLINIC - CALI

Help! Her water broke! Doctor!

Is she having contractions?

Sir, you can't come in.

Wait a minute.

Doctor!

Please!

A doctor, please!

The tragedy that occurred around noon

left Low-Cost Pharmacy's main store completely destroyed.

No one knows what happened yet.

It is presumed it was an attack,

but authorities haven't made an official statement.

The victims of the explosion

were taken to the nearest hospitals.

And throughout the night, we'll report on their condition.

Hello?

-Guli. -Brother.

Michi, where are you?

At the clinic.

My God, I've just heard the news about the bombing at the pharmacy.

How is everyone?

Look...

Fernando passed away.

Apparently he was close to the bomb.

The first responders even said it is possible he was holding it.

My God!

We're about to pick up the body.

And Nora?

Was Nora at the pharmacy?

No.

Fortunately, she was at home with Mom.

That woman must be destroyed over Fernando.

Exactly, Guli.

Absolutely destroyed.

The truth is... we all feel terrible here.

All because of that fucker from Medellín.

If Pablo wanted a war,

that's what he'll get.

-Doctor! -Wilmer.

How's Cindy? Tell me, please.

Fine. Cindy and the girl are fine.

The girl? You don't say!

A Villeguitas girl?

Ha-ha!

Yes, but we had to do a C-section.

Her blood pressure was high.

We didn't want to risk preeclampsia.

So, she's born already?

Yes, of course!

But how come, Doctor? She still had weeks to go.

I know, but it was the only choice.

The best for the mom and the baby.

Right now, the baby is in an incubator.

You can see her, if you like.

-Of course. -Come, this way.

Let's go.

Wilmer, there's your baby.

I'll leave you with her.

Remember the oxygen.

My baby...

I'm Wilmer.

Your dad.

Welcome to the world.

I'm sorry you got here on such a sad and painful day.

But I promise I'll take care of you

and I won't let anyone hurt you, okay?

Anyone.

And a few minutes ago, the Extraditables issued a statement

taking responsibility for the attack.

And the worst part is

they seem proud of such an atrocity.

Murderers.

Gutless.

Cowards who think violence is the only way.

Do you think by killing everyone who gets in your way

you'll get what you want?

Cowards.

I want to honor the victims of this attack.

Starting with a remarkable man,

a hard worker,

the administrator of Low-Cost Pharmacies,

Fernando Puentes.

-One more victim that leaves... -So terrible.

-An innocent man... -Aunt Nora must be inconsolable.

-...who has nothing to do with that. -And Milton.

He's too young for all of this.

...that only care about their interests.

How far are we gonna go?

When are we going to understand that violence is not the way?

And with a lethargic government,

where no one takes a stand, where no one springs into action...

Mrs. Marlén, I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

Mrs. Marlén, I'm sorry.

How's Nora?

Terrible.

But I had to leave her and hurry off,

because, with all the stress, Cindy's baby was born.

-She's at the clinic. -Hmm...

Come. Take a seat.

Thank you.

FABIÁN'S WAREHOUSE - CALI

And the bomb?

The Medellín men are going mad.

ARNOLDO'S WAREHOUSE - BOGOTÁ

Any family at the pharmacy?

Fernando, Aunt Nora's husband.

It appears he died quickly, with the explosion.

I'm so sorry, man. You gotta be careful.

Yes, Arnoldo. I know.

Okay.

On to important matters.

Did Henry show up?

No, Fabián. He hasn't arrived.

What's with this guy?

Okay, Arnoldo. Talk to you soon.

You either talk or we run you over with the truck.

We ain't fucking around, so you better talk.

Where's Fabián Villegas's warehouse?

I don't know who you're talking about.

Buddy! Run him over!

Stop! I'll tell you!

BASED ON THE BOOK EL CARTEL DE LOS SAPOS

BY ANDRÉS LÓPEZ

Subtitle translation by: Ana Grasso