[suspenseful music playing]
[Danger] Interrogation of Mr. Esteban Arco
regarding the homicide of Miss Tatiana Mendieta.
On 30th of January, at 9:00 a.m.
[people chanting faintly] The people demand it! Justice for Tatiana!
[Danger] So, tell me, when was the last time you saw Miss Mendieta?
[Esteban] Two nights ago.
-She came to my house. -[Danger] What for?
[Esteban] Tatiana and I had a relationship.
A casual one. But she became obsessed with me.
She showed up at our house that night, very drunk and caused a scene.
I called the cops. The security guards came.
They're all witnesses. My wife's a witness.
Tatiana, ultimately, left on her own,
and I stayed home with my wife.
I can show you the security footage if you want.
Yeah, I definitely wanna take a look.
-Tatiana Mendieta killed herself. -Thanks so much you for your conclusion.
That's for us to determine once we receive the final forensic pathology report--
Great, let's wait and see.
Then you'll realize that I'm completely innocent.
But if what you want is to interrogate me, pressure me, draw your own conclusions,
or sell your cheap story to the tabloids,
then we'll have to be in the presence of my lawyers.
Oh, you're definitely gonna need lawyers. Trust me.
Well, look, I wanna show you…
a work of art that Miss Tatiana Mendieta made.
-She made it before you killed her. -You know I didn't do this to her.
[tension music plays]
Well, I recommend you cooperate with us on this.
Otherwise, you might end up spending the rest of your life in prison.
-Why don't you think about your daughter… -I believe we're done.
You murdered your lover just like you tried to murder your wife.
-What? -You heard me, motherfucker.
What a coincidence.
First, the attempted homicide of your wife, and now your lover's dead.
-You're out of control. -You almost managed to kill your wife!
Do you want me to end your pathetic little career?
Don't push me, or I could have you sued for abusing your authority, officer.
Just look at where you are.
[people chanting faintly]
I don't think it's my life that's over.
[scoffs] You think I'm scared of a second-rate detective?
This second-rate detective's gonna throw you in jail, you smug motherfucker.
[dramatic sting]
[door opens, shuts]
"THE PENDULUM OF THE MIND OSCILLATES BETWEEN SENSE AND NONSENSE" CARL JUNG
[intriguing music peaks, fades]
[Danger blows a raspberry]
[people chanting] The people demand it! Justice for Tatiana!
[Bárbara] Danger!
Wait.
What happened?
What happened is your husband is a menace.
That man shouldn't be sleeping in your house.
Right now, I gotta keep him within arm's length, you know that.
[people chanting, protesting]
-I do, for many reasons. -Uh-huh.
-Wanna meet in your apartment? -Yes.
[intriguing music playing]
[intriguing music peaks, fades]
[reporter] The Hidalgos caught in the crosshairs of a new scandal.
The case of the supposed suicide of Tatiana Mendieta,
the purchasing manager of the Medusa conglomerate.
[people protesting]
[Jacobo] They won't leave. That fat woman is still howling away down there.
They almost hit us.
It turns out we're responsible for that secretary's death.
She was not a secretary. What's the matter with you?
-Show some respect. What's it to do with? -So what, dude?
Guys, the point here is that everyone thinks Mendieta's death is suspicious.
-That's what I say. -The point is…
Never in history has Medusa's image been worse than in this moment.
[tense music playing]
Bárbara,
is it true that Esteban was having an affair with her?
How long has Esteban been cheating on you, Bárbara? What the hell?
You should know…
How long has that moron been cheating on you, huh?
-He says it ended a long time ago. -[Jacobo] You can't be fucking kidding me.
[breathes deeply] If it wasn't a suicide, Esteban is the prime suspect then.
That man's a murderer, an assassin.
-Clearly. -All right. We let the police decide.
We need to be prepared for any scenario.
-We got to kick him out of Medusa. -[Jacobo] Out of the family too.
[Damián] It's Bárbara's decision.
Kicking him out of Medusa is the leader's decision. That would be my brother.
[Cristian] I am. I am.
Kicking Esteban out at this point
would be to sentence him before the police can even investigate.
So, whether you guys like it or not, Esteban is one of us.
Technically, he isn't.
Removing him would send a clear message that, at Medusa,
we have a zero tolerance policy for this kind of behavior.
Esteban was having an affair at the company,
and no one ever said anything.
But now that it's gone to shit, we're gonna talk about it?
-[all talking] -[Camilo] What's the solution?
Look, I'm not sure what the right solution is,
but getting rid of Esteban will only make it worse.
Do you have anything to say?
I do, but I'm no longer the head of this company, Cristian.
It's my choice then.
Esteban stays. Period.
[intriguing music playing]
[bell rings]
[music fades]
Danger, don't be like this. We both had an understanding.
You know I just want you to be safe.
[sensual jazz music playing]
[Damián] Esteban!
I'm not interested in what kind of understanding you and my daughter had.
-Damián, you know-- -Shut your mouth!
And only open it to speak to reporters.
Use that stupid fucking face to make everyone think
you had nothing to do with that woman's death. Am I clear?
Okay.
[people chanting distantly]
-Okay, what do you… What should I say? -You'll restore this family's reputation!
[dramatic music playing]
I want to address
the rumors that are circulating involving the painful…
and catastrophic death of the late Tatiana Mendieta.
I cannot fully speak as to why Tatiana Mendieta took her own life,
but I assure you that neither Medusa
nor her position, as purchasing manager, had anything to do with it.
The authorities are fully informed on the matter,
and we here at the Medusa headquarters
will be in full cooperation so that this tragic situation
is resolved as soon as possible.
To the Mendieta family,
please accept our most heartfelt condolences.
Come on, how many times you gonna watch that video?
Did you find any proof?
We know they were in a relationship,
but it doesn't give us plausible reason for an arrest.
The thing is, if we can't prove for sure that Esteban was involved in this,
my dad will end up making sure he never goes to jail.
Of course, because if one of his own takes the fall,
the whole family goes down with them.
He only wants to keep himself untarnished. His family comes second.
What happens if we find incriminating evidence though?
Well, if he's to blame, he has to pay.
I'm more worried about Maya.
-[girl] Oh, no. -[school bell rings]
You got a problem with me?
[girl chuckling] Oh my god.
So embarrassing.
So, your father cheated on your mom, huh?
Your father's a real dumbass bitch, just getting his old ass caught.
Leave me the fuck alone!
-A cheater, a dumbass, and a killer. -Hey, that is not true!
And I'm sure he bribed the police. That's what my parents say.
And the Hidalgos? You're just a bunch of mobsters.
[all] Mobster!
-[girl] Yeah, they're mobsters. -Shut the hell up!
-[grunts] -[girl chuckling]
-[girl] Aw! Oh, no! -[boy] Poor Maya.
[somber music playing]
Let go of me!
[somber music continues]
[panting]
[woman] Give me your hand.
Why didn't you go for a more natural prosthetic?
The skin-like ones are incredible.
No, no.
My finger no longer exists.
I have to get used to this new reality.
I have no reason to hide it.
[pop song plays]
♪ I'm Medusa ♪
[radio host] All right, shall we continue with the Hidalgo family drama?
Can we talk about the shocking revelation
of that woman being Bárbara Hidalgo's husband's lover?
[pop song resumes]
♪ I am Medusa ♪
[music swells, fades]
[Danger] Fuck me. Did I burn this shit again?
Fuck.
[rhythmic music playing over radio]
[Danger] ♪ How much I'd give to have her ♪
♪ My life, my life I would give my whole life ♪
That's right! I'd give my whole life. Motherfucker!
[song continues to play]
[Danger] ♪ I know You are committed to someone ♪
♪ I know you have someone who loves you ♪
♪ But it is well worth it ♪
♪ Risking to have your love ♪
Put myself at risk. No shit.
[music continues]
-[unsettling music plays] -[Danger] No, no.
Goddamn it.
[unsettling music crescendo]
[music ends]
[Danger sighs]
Any idea when your dad might come home tonight?
Mm… I suppose, kind of late?
Just wondering if I should wait.
You mind if I use your bathroom. Is that ok?
-That way. -Thank you.
[Danger exhales]
[intriguing music playing]
-Hi. -[woman] Can I help you?
Uh, I was looking for the bathroom, but I couldn't find it.
This house is as big as a castle. Do you know where it is?
-Right there. -There it is. Thanks.
You're welcome.
[Danger exhales]
[Esteban inaudible]
[Maya sobbing]
YOUR FAMILY IS THE ROOT OF EVIL
FAMILY OF CRIMINALS
Do you know how you get ahead of all those losers who bully you?
Whoever strikes first, strikes twice.
Why do you know about that?
I got bullied a lot in school.
I won't tell you what they called me, but you know what I'd do?
I'd take away their power.
I'd say everything I knew they were gonna say first.
They'd have nothing left to say. That's what you should try to do.
And what if that doesn't work?
Then screw it. Start throwing punches. Grab--
Or just ask your mom. I'm sure she can give you great advice.
What happened, Maya?
Why are you here, Detective?
Some kids at school are bullying me 'cause of dad.
You ignore those assholes. Don't listen to anyone.
-Or you can follow the advice I gave you. -[Bárbara] What advice?
To throw the first punch.
-Whoever punches first, punches twice. -Danger, come on!
[Danger] It's definitely effective.
Anyway, I gotta go.
I came to see your husband, but I've gotta leave.
See you later.
-Good afternoon. Thank you. -See you later, Detective.
Sweetheart.
Look.
This is the one I chose.
What do you think?
Give me a break. I have enough shit on my plate
with this detective up my ass encouraging the notion
that I was involved in Tatiana's death. How dare he?
Now you come in here and interrogate me too? Baby, please.
No, this is not an interrogation.
-But I do have every right to know. -I'm telling you it was suicide.
-Is it a relief for you? -Huh?
-Are you relieved? -No-- What's wrong with you?
It proves that I had nothing to do with it.
But, instead, you listen to that shit-eating motherfucker.
Like it or not, you're gonna have to answer for that woman's death.
No. That was a such long time ago, babe. That wasn't--
[sighs]
Should I believe you?
I'd expect my wife would.
Honey, that girl was out of her mind.
She got obsessed with me. Go talk to security.
-But that woman is dead, Esteban. -Oh, God.
She's dead.
-Do you really feel nothing? -What do you mean? Of course I do.
I feel bad for her.
-And her family, and-- -[scoffs]
I had nothing to do with what happened. I'm serious.
Baby, listen to me.
It's one thing to have slept with this girl a couple of times,
within our terms.
It's a very different thing to… to have been in a relationship for years,
have fallen in love, then she committed suicide 'cause she was devastated--
No, no, no, no, no, baby. No, no, no.
No.
[Esteban] You and I have nothing to do with this.
Nothing.
Okay?
Okay.
[intriguing music playing]
[music intensifies]
[music fading]
[inaudible]
Does praying make the guilt of what you did to my mom and I go away?
Come here, sweetheart.
Come, sweetheart. Come here. Come.
-Let me go! -Sweetheart, listen, please.
-Listen to me. -Did you murder that woman?
-No. No, baby. -I don't believe you!
Darling, I understand that you're angry.
It's normal, my love.
But it's a bunch of gossip, I promise.
And so much jealousy because we have money.
Your mom believes me. You think if she didn't, I'd be here?
I don't know.
But what I do know is this family is crumbling.
It's not crumbling, Maya.
It's not crumbling down. Your mom and I won't let that happen.
-Give me a chance-- -Mom has a thing for the detective!
[dramatic sting]
I saw the way they looked at each other when he was here earlier.
[Danger] Anyway, I gotta go.
I came to see your husband, but…
I've got to leave.
-Good afternoon. Thank you. -See you later, Detective.
[door shuts]
It's hilarious how you think you're playing her
when it's my mom who's calling the shots.
[tense music playing]
My queen.
It seems like we have some information about what happened to Tatiana.
I'll let you know as soon as I see the report.
Gabriel wants to talk to us. Wanna meet in your apartment?
Gabriel?
Didn't we agree that he wasn't working with us on this thing anymore?
Well, but he insists.
It's got to be important then.
-Wait, but I don't think that-- -Sandrita, five o'clock.
For a massage.
-Love you. -Yeah, yeah. Okay, I'll see you there.
You are mistaken if you think saying that'll solve all of our problems.
I know it won't but…
I'm not gonna let the mistakes I have made ruin my marriage.
Baby steps, Esteban.
Baby steps.
-So, meet you later at Medusa? -Uh-huh.
See ya.
[dramatic sting]
[Danger] Are you sure about this, dude?
[agent] Of course, man. The findings show that it wasn't suicide.
Blunt trauma to the victim's head caused her death.
Plus, it's evident that the body was moved and placed in the tub.
And the cut on the basilic vein is exactly the same.
So she didn't cut her veins herself.
That is correct.
Fuck, that poor woman, goddamn.
I was just looking for you, dude. Hey, what's up, bro?
-Hey, brother. -All good?
-Good. -Give us a moment.
-Of course. -Thanks.
Thank you!
Bro, look at what I have for you.
Digital sent me this shit.
Look who decided to make a cameo
on Tatiana Mendieta's building security cameras.
That's Esteban Arco, motherfucker.
No, no, no, but wait.
[tense music playing]
It gets weirder.
[music continues]
See? Thing is, there's no record of when the guy came in,
and no one announced themselves in the building.
But the cameras did capture him leaving Tatiana Mendieta's apartment.
[music intensifies]
[Porras] Brother, meet Tatiana Mendieta's killer.
And who the hell is this fucker?
[music peaks, fades]
[woman sobbing]
[somber music playing]
[Gabriel] Excuse me.
Oh, my little girl! Oh my god. Why?
I'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong.
I'm deeply sorry, ma'am.
[sobbing]
[woman] My little girl…
[Tatiana] Are you teasing me?
You think I'd be here if I was?
Swear to me.
I swear on my life.
I'll go wherever you want, wherever you say.
You think after finding you, I'd just let you slip away?
And Bárbara?
It doesn't really matter to her what I do.
-What about your daughter? -I'll bring her.
[chuckles] Do you seriously think
that Bárbara and her family are gonna let you take Maya?
I'll find a way, honey. I'll find a way.
But just hang on, we'll figure that out as we go.
Enough with the talking.
Shut up already.
Seriously, shut it.
Just be quiet.
Come on.
[seagulls calling]
[Tatiana laughing]
[somber music playing]
[somber music continues]
[woman sobbing]
[somber music turns rhythmic]
[birds chirping]
[music fades]
Will you go speak to her?
Many times what we imagine in our brain is just that.
Imagination that doesn't let us see.
Well, I'm not imagining anything.
I wanna go speak to Bárbara because I need her to remember me.
And how do you think she will respond to that?
I don't know.
I don't know, but I can't stay quiet any longer.
Listen, I will speak to the community.
And if for any reason,
things don't work out the way you imagined them,
do not forget your path, all right?
[smooth, ethereal music playing]
[music turns unsettling and fades]
Eluney?
What're you doing here? I was just leaving.
I have to talk to you.
You should've called. I have a meeting. What's going on?
I wanna talk to you about the two of us.
-Right now? -Yes, now.
[exhales]
Bárbara, I need you to remember that you and I were very much in love.
And I want you to remember all the plans that we made together.
What plans?
Bárbara, you really don't recall anything?
Because I feel like you might, actually.
And that you're only doing this to accept what suits you best.
Why would you even say that?
If you don't wanna remember me, that's fine.
But my community and I will not be underestimated by you, understand?
Our guide is sacred, Bárbara.
And just because you lost your memory
doesn't mean the agreement we made is lost.
Don't forget that.
[smooth, ethereal music playing]
[music fading]
[Danger] The final forensic report came back,
corroborating that Tatiana was indeed murdered.
No…
Honestly, it doesn't surprise me because Tatiana was a really…
joyful girl.
She never talked about suicide or anything like that.
Well, here.
This is the video of the person who killed her.
Who is that?
I don't know,
but that motherfucker's probably going to lead us straight to the source,
which I can say with certainty is the same person
who tried to carry out the attack on you.
-You think there's a connection? -Without question.
But why Tatiana, huh? What's she got to do with it?
I don't know, maybe she was actually involved in my accident.
[cell phone vibrating]
It's Mr. Cristian. He needs me at the office immediately.
-I'm sorry. I've gotta run, ma'am. -It's all right, don't worry.
You know that whenever either of you may need help,
I'm available 24/7.
Hey, shut the door properly when you leave, my friend.
-Sure! Thank you! -[door opens]
-[door shuts] -Jesus Christ, it took him long enough.
Mm, I'm exhausted.
I know. You don't worry.
I'll give you a massage like the five-star ones you're used to.
Would you like a massage too?
-Huh? -I want two.
-Mm… How about three? -Mm…
[both chuckle]
[sensual music playing]
[cell phone vibrating]
ESTEBAN NEW MESSAGE
-Damn. We should play a little music. -[chuckles]
[cell phone vibrating]
BABY, LET'S MEET AT THE FLAT
I HAVE AN IMPORTANT CONFESSION TO MAKE ABOUT DETECTIVE CARMELO
[intriguing music playing]
[Esteban] I hired Carmelo to follow you.
I had gone mad with jealousy.
I could never accept the open marriage you proposed to me.
[slaps]
Forgive me, baby.
[camera shutter clicks]
[moaning]
At that time, I thought I was gonna lose you and…
that's why I contacted Carmelo.
[camera shutter clicking]
But what happened was that this guy became obsessed with you.
He's been following you ever since, honey.
[camera shutter clicks]
[moaning]
I'm not sure, but…
[moaning]
…I think he might have something to do with Tatiana's death.
[camera shutter clicks]
[intriguing music intensifies]
It's very obvious that he wants to frame me,
so he can keep the life I have…
and you.
[music swells, turns upbeat]
[dramatic music crescendo]
[music fades]
[Spanish end theme song playing]
[song continues]
[song fades]