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HE WHO DOESN'T KNOW HISTORY IS DOOMED TO REPEAT IT

PABLO ESCOBAR, THE LORD OF EVIL

LA ALEGRIA ESTATE

For our costumers' convenience and to maintain our health,

we'll set up a processing line.

What you see here is a press, the purpose of which

is to make each and every pack that leaves this lab

weigh exactly the same.

This way, as you know,

once the product is pressed and packed

we'll always have

two pounds, this weighs two pounds.

This way, we can account for everything.

We'll know exactly how much we're producing,

how much is being distributed, sold and how much product

our dealers and clients are receiving.

Got it?

What are we going to call these things?

"Things."

Yes. Things. This will be called "thing."

This is an awesome party.

Will you tell me what you guys are doing?

Tell me about your business, this kind of party isn't cheap!

Well, we--

We're working.

Yeah, right.

Your employee won't tell me anything.

No, sir, not "employee." We're partners.

Listen to this guy! Boasting like this!

What are you guys doing?

Do you know those Motoa brothers?

The Motoa brothers? Of course, man.

Those guys send cocaine to the U.S.

- Why? - Don't tell him.

- Come on, man, tell me. - Relax, dude.

Okay.

Look at him.

Guess...

who the Motoas' top supplier is?

You?

ARREST WARRANT

What a cool party!

- What's up, Pablo? - Welcome!

Go get some drinks.

Yes, honey.

Sheriff, make yourself at home, this is your neighborhood, your street.

- Thank you. - I'll leave you to talk to Pablo.

I always said you'll be successful.

I see you're doing great.

You do what you can.

Give me some credit, you learned from me.

Everything. It was always you.

Don't think I'm ungrateful.

Then, Pablo, take my advice.

Why don't we stick to our usual business? Why this? Ours is safe, less stressful.

This will only give you headaches.

Ambition, maybe, I don't know.

Let me think about it. I'll think about it...

and let you know. And we'll be both happy.

Okay, Pablo. Think it through very carefully.

This is a great party, Pablo. Thank you for inviting me.

Pablo, what a party!

Thanks for inviting the whole neighborhood.

It is nice, isn't it?

Can you imagine the kind of party we'll throw when we get married?

Pablo! We can't even call ourselves a couple and you talk about marriage.

No, Pablo! Someone might see us!

I don't care if they see us. Do you?

- What the fuck, dude? - Fabio!

Don't start making a fuss again! Go home!

I warned you, Pablo Escobar. I told you to leave my sister alone!

Leave her alone! She's just a kid!

- I'm not a kid! - Go home!

Go on, go!

- Didn't I tell you? - Wait.

Calm down and listen to what I have to say.

Okay? Listen.

Patricia and I are in love. We're going to get married.

Married? Are you dumb or what?

Come on, man! Stop it!

Pablo! Come here!

- Come on! - Don't touch Pablo!

Don't touch him!

You're a puppet, motherfucker!

Pablo Escobar!

- Show your face, asshole! - Come on, let it go!

Let it go!

- Okay, it's over. - What's going on?

Are you okay, Pablo?

- What happened to Pablo? - He was beaten up.

Nothing happened. They were drunk and got into a fight

over a girl, nothing serious.

Nothing is going on here. Mrs. Enelia threw a party for friends.

Don't ruin her party, we're all friends here.

They got drunk and fought over a girl, you know how it is.

- They made a fuss. - We are here for something else.

I have an arrest warrant for you.

- What? - What?

Hold on. Easy, Pablo.

No problem. Just relax.

There's no need for violence, I'm a respected merchant.

Don't grab me.

Easy, Pablo, don't worry.

Take care of Enelia, and deal with it.

Roberto, please, take the woman home.

- Take her home. - Pablo.

ECUADOR

I hate Ecuadorians, dude.

Yeah, we need to be careful.

Pass me the wallet.

ECUADOR POLICE

- Hello, I've got-- - Don't bother.

Please, just open the trunk.

Are you taking something back with you?

- No, sir. Nothing. - Are you sure?

You didn't feel like buying fruit this time?

No, Officer. This time

my cousin and I are only traveling around, that's all.

Sure. Come with me, please.

I know very well what you have in those tires.

So, stop wasting your time, and tell me...

what's the deal going to be?

$100, $300.

How much will it be next time?

This is bullshit.

There is something weird here, Gonzalo.

Hey, my man! It's Pablo!

What's up, man?

You're halfway there already!

What happened, Pablo?

- All good, Pablo? - Hey, we're not friends, man.

What's the matter with you?

What happened, boss?

My cousin and I were driving and the car started making noises and...

well, it made it this far.

Weird. Everything was fine just a few hours ago.

Oh, I can see something's come loose here.

Just give me a minute.

Sir. Sir.

Sir!

Stop it!

What? What was that?

I'll speak to your cousin.

Okay.

Whatever.

Pablo.

We can fix this, Pablo.

You know that every problem in life has a solution.

Everything in life has a solution.

MEDELLIN

Okay, listen carefully, guys.

The job is in Ecuador.

We are putting together a self-sustainable business

and we want to use Colombian workers.

We have a commitment to solve the economic problems in this country.

Therefore, we are looking for honest people.

We need hardworking employees who desire better lives for themselves.

Who is going to sign up for the job?

- Me! - I will!

All of you. Great.

Chili, write down their names.

Thank you, my friend. Thank you.

That's excellent. We'll have plenty of work.

It's very kind of you.

- Hi there! - Hey!

What's up, Gonzalo?

- Tucson, come back later. - Sure, boss.

Let him in.

- Come in. - How are you, Sheriff?

- Sit down. Coffee? - Thank you. Sure.

- Are they taking care of you here? - Well, it's still a prison, you know?

Yeah, that's right, but you have...

friends in high places who can get you out.

Yes, man.

Where's Pablo? I thought he was coming, not you.

Well, he sent you a message.

Do you think I'm an idiot?

- What do you mean? - I know Pablo is here.

- He isn't. - Then why is his car here?

- I know you didn't-- - What's up, Fabio?

- I was waiting for you. - You two do whatever you want.

If you want a fight, I won't stop you.

What I have with your sister is the real thing, Fabio.

- I love Patricia. - Shut up.

Cut the crap, man.

How can you love her if she's still a child?

I understand that, Fabio, but these things happen.

- That's love. - "These things happen"?

What are you talking about?

Shut your mouth or I'll shut it for you.

- I'm getting out of here. - Calm down.

Let's talk about it, bro!

I want us to be partners!

But why, Gonzalo?

Why deal in business that will only mean trouble for all of us?

It's going to be bad for us,

the cops will be on to us and it'll be bad for people.

I offered you a safe and secure business,

but no!

You insist on crossing the border, ending up in jail there

or being shot in the head.

Say something.

- I want to talk to Pablo. - That's impossible.

We're starting a profitable business.

It's an independent family business.

So don't worry about it anymore, Sheriff.

Thank you so much for everything.

Give this to Pablo for me.

I think he likes the Atocha one.

Open up.

Good luck, Sheriff.

Don't tell me this is all yours.

It was.

Now, it's yours.

Are you doing this because of Patricia?

No, not really.

I'm doing this because...

you're not just the brother of the woman I love,

but you are also my friend. We are friends.

I don't know.

I don't know, Pablo.

I haven't finished studying.

I haven't and I must.

Well, that's your call.

Do you want to study or to be rich?

ECUADOR

SO THAT YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE DEALING WITH, RATS.

- What if I see something? - Call me right away.

Careful, don't call me unless you're alone.

In the meantime, do as they say. Okay?

Yes, sir.

How are you?

- Great, how's your sister? - Good, studying.

- That's good. - Hurry up.

So, what now? Go on.

Okay, now you know.

Work hard. I don't want any trouble. Be good.

- Yes, sir. - Yeah, sure.

Yes, of course.

Okay, go.

Do you know where are we going?

They told me there was money involved, and I go where that is.

Let's go.

ECUADOR

Hello, Pablo.

- Go ahead. - Thank you.

They stopped us.

- What if they'd searched us? - They didn't.

- What if they had? - They didn't.

I'm an idiot for listening to you.

Don't complain.

If we set up the business and gave dignified jobs

to all those people in need,

it was to take the goods from here.

So, relax.

We'll tell those employees to take the goods over there.

But that's not a one-man job.

I know, but you need to be a man of vision.

You don't have to be cheap.

You have to understand we're meant to do much greater things.

Much more important things.

We need to learn to delegate tasks, like all good managers do.

Listen to yourself, "managers"!

That's the problem, we're not managers, we're criminals.

That's what we are, criminals!

This is my stop. I'll go to Medellin and you have to prove yourself here.

Manage the business.

Keep an eye on everything.

Make sure everything is secure.

Yup. Those guys have to work day and night.

- See you later. - Got it.

Take care.

- See you. - Seferino, turn that on. We're leaving.

Let's go, close the door.

Hi, Patricia.

Are you mad at me?

I came to invite you to go on a trip with me.

A trip?

You go missing for so long and now you show up for a trip.

Yes, of course, to make it up to you.

No, Pablo, it's boring.

First, you promise me the moon,

you make me get in trouble with my family and then you vanish.

No, that's why I'm telling you.

My plan is to go away so we can be alone.

Do you know the trouble I'll be in

if I go with you without asking for permission?

What's the problem? I don't care.

I'll face anything for you. Won't you?

And where would we be going?

A squad.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

This is the checkpoint between Colombia and Ecuador.

Papers, please.

Seferino, hand me the papers, please.

Okay.

All the papers are okay.

What are you taking to Colombia?

Hunger, Officer.

Is the truck empty?

Easy, turn around for a pat down.

Lend me your knife, soldier.

Hey, bro, what the hell?

Have you lost your mind?

Where is it?

Where's what? How will you fix my tire?

Don't waste my time. You know what I'm talking about.

Where is it?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Everything checks out. You may go.

Hey, easy, man. Calm down.

- Fabio! Fabio, come here! - Let me go, Mom!

I'm going to kill that bastard!

You're scaring me!

- Let go. Pablo! - Come back!

- Oh, God. Fabio! - Pablo Emilio!

If you're so tough, come outside!

- Fabio, please! - Pablo!

- What's all this ruckus? - Where's Pablo?

"Good morning, Enelia, how are you?" "I'm good, thanks. And you, Fabio?"

We can't find Patricia anywhere.

Is Pablo here?

Don't talk to Mom like that.

Patricia is nowhere to be found, man!

- Where is Pablo? - Let's not fight. Let's calm down.

- Where's Pablo? - Let's be civilized.

Calm down.

Don't talk to her like that.

- What's wrong? - Where's Pablo, bro?

- I don't know. - We can't find Patricia.

I need to find her, man!

It will be all right. Come, lean on me.

I'll walk you through every step.

Try to get some sleep.

Gasoline, huh?

Bring the papers now, you'll be spending a long time in jail.

That's why you're found dead on the road all the time, rats!

Who are you calling a rat? Go get the papers, now!

There's no one with the name of Escobar on the flight to Bogotá.

Lady...

which other flights left in the last two hours?

One flight to Cali departed not long ago.

- Cali? - Yes, sir.

Hello, Grandma?

It's me, Fabio.

Have you ever been to Cali before, Patricia?

I came here with my mom, a long time ago.

We came to visit my grandma.

Oh, I see. Yes.

What's the matter with you?

You think you can just take the girl?

You pervert!

Hello, ma'am. I'm Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

He's saying hi, Grandma.

Listen, girl. You shut your mouth.

My problem is with him. He doesn't know a thing about respect.

You need to take care of yourself too!

Ma'am, for what it's worth, I've never been disrespectful to her.

Oh, really?

Should I be thankful for that?

She is a decent girl.

And if you are seeing her, you need to marry her.

By the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

Thank you, Father.

- Good luck, son. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

- Thanks. - Congratulations.

Thank you.

- Hello? - It's her.

Be careful with what you say.

Hello?

Sister!

What is it?

I'm in deep shit and you are the only one who can help me.

Wow, check out the trick shot!

Watch closely.

Gonzalo!

Hi, how are you doing?

I've got no money.

My brother is in trouble.

I'm feeling such a strange happiness.

It's just that... I can't believe you are my wife.

Is it true that Patricia is my wife?

Till death do us part?

That's too much happiness.

Peluche, go find Pablo.

So... what happened to Chili?

He just gave me a number for you to call him at.

Must be the shitty police in Ecuador.

- Is he going to jail? - No, relax.

They called because they want money.

- Where's Pablo? - Why do you care where he is?

- Gonzalo-- - Why do you care?

He got my brother into this, he has to sort it out.

- Relax. - Don't tell me that.

- Don't give me that crap. - Cousin!

Cousin!

There's a huge mess up there, in Cali.

Patricia and Pablo got married.

My mom says that all men are assholes.

And that you are no exception.

But you'll prove her wrong, right?

You'll be faithful, like the priest said.

If you promise me that no one else will touch you, or look at you.

That you won't be naked with anyone else, the way you are with me.

Then I'll promise to be the best husband in the entire world.

And I'll also promise you

I'll be the best father in the world to all the children we're going to have.

Are we clear on that?

Yes!

And I mean it, nobody else.

But you promise to be faithful?

Hello?

Hey, Gonzalo.

How did you get this number?

I'll tell you about it later.

We have a problem.

Won't you congratulate me?

Come on, cousin.

I will when you get here. I need you in Medellin, now.

What do you mean?

They got one of our trucks in Ecuador. Guess which one.

You just stay calm.

All of you, remain calm.

It's all cool here.

You just get back home, brother.

- See you. - All good?

Stop busting my chops, Mireya.

Jesus Christ! Asshole.

Get in, we're leaving.

- Your people never came, let's go. - Relax, Officer.

- Give it some time-- - It's been half an hour.

Do you think I'm stupid? Get in!

Chill out, man. I came here from Ecuador

because they said the money was good.

Let's wait some more.

I'll tell you what.

Give me ten grand, and I'll let you go.

What are you talking about? Do you think the stuff's mine?

I'm just an employee, bro.

You'll be negotiating in jail, then. Get in, hurry!

Hello there.

Hi, boss.

Pleasure to meet you. I'm Pablo Emilio Escobar.

How are you, sir?

Hi, Chili.

Excuse me, we were just--

My cousin and I got a bit delayed

trying to find a solution to this problem.

Who owns the goods we seized?

I'll be honest with you, sir.

It all belongs to my boss.

I'm here on his behalf

so you can tell me how much you want

and we can solve this quickly.

You are the one with the cash.

So, you tell me.

Well, my boss sent five grand as an advance.

He said as soon as he sells the goods, he'll triple that amount.

So it will then be 15 grand total.

Money's not the problem here.

- You said your name was Pablo? - Yes. Pablo Emilio Escobar.

Pablo, you are under arrest for attempting to bribe an officer

and possession with the intent to distribute.

- I'm just an employee. - We are all employees, sir.

- Cuff him. - Listen to me.

- It's not my fault-- - You always screw up!

Don't start with your excuses, man!

- You can't live-- - Freeze!

Police!

- Turn around! - Easy, man!

I've got nothing, man!

Everybody says that.

What's wrong with you, huh?

- What, Fabio? - Don't give me that!

I'm asking you a question!

Why are you out on the street like a whore all day, huh?

You left without a word, like you can do whatever you want!

You can't talk to me like that anymore! I'm a married woman now!

Yeah! Because I told Grandma!

She took you to the altar! You'd be out on the street--

What's your fucking problem, huh?

Stop talking to me like that!

- Are our parents home or not? - No, they aren't here.

What were you thinking, huh?

- There's nothing I can do now. - I already got married, so--

Come here.

Come here!

Does this mean you've forgiven me?

I knew it, Fabio!

Think about it. Are you sure you don't want to negotiate?

Door.

Don't talk to him, he's not paying attention to you.

- Leave it to me. - He's not paying attention.

Hey, buddy.

- Listen, I'll-- - You don't know who we are.

- Don't you see where you are? - Stop it, man.

Calm down, man. Let it go.

- How do I clean this up? - One moment.

Damn.

PRISON - JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT OF MEDELLIN

What's so funny, you pussy?

Why are you smiling?

BOGOTA

Guillermo, what do you think about the crime section?

Here.

This, here.

Done.

DRUG SHIPMENT SEIZED

This is the last straw.

I told him so many times to be careful.

He's always getting into trouble.

Are we going to visit him?

Be careful, Peluche.

It's one thing to work together as brothers,

and another to do the same stupid things he does.

Don't worry, Mom, I'm doing nothing wrong.

Nothing wrong?

What kind of favors do you do for him?

- Silly favors. - Silly?

Oh, yeah, you guys are so clever!

I don't see you bribing the cops. Who'd have thought that up?

Don't worry, Mom, Pablo will be out soon.

And you, be careful.

Just keep studying

and doing what you have to do.

Don't you dare start doing the favors this idiot is doing.

I didn't do anything--

No. I'm just warning you. Mind your elbows.

Mom.

- Gerson is and will remain a good boy. - He'd better.

Relax.

I warned you.

Do you know who's there?

- He'll be glad to see you. - Who?

- Guess. - Don't be a fool.

The Sheriff.

- The Sheriff is here? - Yeah.

Be careful, Gonzalo.

We have to be careful with him because I don't think he liked

that we didn't do business with him.

If that powerful guy hasn't gotten out of here as yet, what will happen to us?

I'm fucking scared. I want to go home.

What we have to do

is talk to Peluche so that he can bribe Judge Magdalena and get us out of here.

What about the two cops who put us here?

Who'll take care of that if Chili is in here too?

I'm so sorry that Chili is here.

Sorry? He was dumb enough to get caught and that's why we're here.

- He's just a kid. - He's not, cut the bullshit.

Okay, let me sleep.

I'm sorry for being late. How are you?

- How are you? - Good. Have a seat.

I've been going over everything.

I wanted to congratulate you, it's great.

After all the intelligence work, we hope we can count on you.

Of course. With all the data you collected they can only hope for prison.

One would think that,

but I think we have to be careful anyway.

- Mom, what happened? - Hi, my prince.

- Why are you wet? - I got wet on the way.

- Get me a towel, please. - Sure.

You're such a good boy.

Mom, someone sent you these gorgeous flowers.

You have a boyfriend and you didn't tell us.

We invite you

to the funeral of the honorable judge,

Magdalena Espinoza,

which will take place very soon at the capital of Antioquia.

Let me see.

Not this, that.

It looks pretty.

And there was no card?

No, I looked everywhere.

Someone took it off.

That's why I said we have to be careful.

Careful of what? Is this to scare me?

Who'd be so crazy as to do this with a federal judge?

Look at what's happening.

We'll appoint some men for your protection.

I don't want more men or guards.

We just want to make sure you and your children are safe.

If you only knew. My daughter didn't understand what was going on.

She asked me if I had a boyfriend. Can you believe that?

We're in this. This is serious.

We have to end this.

Are we going to let them intimidate us?

Really?

No, we'll have to take this forward

without fear.

Thank you for your concern.

Let's go.

Follow her. You know what to do, gentlemen.

There!

Keep going! Pass it!

Pass it!

Get the ball.

Gringo!

Boss, the guards are leaving.

Something is about to go down.

Hey, Indio! Keep an eye out! Watch out for guns.

Okay, okay! Stop it!

- Hey, what's up? - Stop, man!

You shouldn't visit me here. This is no place for a girl like you.

I needed to see you, honey. Please, don't say those things.

Look what I brought.

Thanks.

I don't understand how you get into trouble like this.

Boss, we need to get out of here! Go, go, go!

Out, out!

Honey!

Get in there!

Pablo!

Stay here and keep quiet!

Don't look anyone in the eyes!

You can't leave me here! What are you going to do?

I can take care of myself.

Someone will come later to help you get out.

- Where's Gonzalo? - I don't know.

Thank you! Bye!

Hey! Get all the visitors out!

We need to evacuate the area!

Come on, get the visitors out!

This series is freely adapted from La Parábola de Pablo by Alonso Salazar.

Based on news articles and real events, the historical facts are surrounded

by fictional characters and dialogues that recreate undocumented situations.