A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
PREVIOUSLY...
[Marietta] Good evening and welcome to Cara a Cara.
With us tonight is a special guest
whose appearance will surely have everybody talking.
Tell us, who is your husband?
Presidential candidate Epifanio Vargas.
You found my daughter first,
which means I leave for Sinaloa first thing tomorrow.
The faster you give me Zurdo's head,
the faster I return your daughter.
[Teresa] Turns out my daughter's been investigating me.
She knows everything about my past.
Sofia's very stubborn, but she's also smart.
That's why I'm certain Sofia...
will end up appreciating the sacrifice you made for her.
Aljarafe residence. With whom do you wish to speak?
[Sofia] Mrs. Cayetana, please.
[Charo] Who's calling?
Tell her it's her granddaughter, Sofia calling long distance.
It's your granddaughter Sofia.
Hello?
[Sofia] It's me, Grandma. Your granddaughter Sofia.
I was kidnapped and I'm in Mexico.
Yes, darling, I know. Your mother told me.
How'd you get a hold of my number?
[Sofia] Lupo had it.
Francesco. Francesco Belmondo.
That's his real name.
You must know him because he had your number.
[Cayetana] I don't know any Francesco Belmondo.
[Sofia] May I ask you a question, Grandma?
What is it, darling?
Is it true my mother did something bad to my father?
Yes, it's true.
Your mother killed your father when she was pregnant with you.
That's why she went to Italy.
She was wanted here in Spain for murder.
We are a family, and I swear on our last name
that you will soon be here, by my side.
I swear it.
THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
[doorbell rings]
Vevita, sweetheart!
[doorbell rings]
Open up.
[Veva] What are you doing here?
You shouldn't be here. Leave.
No, it's just the opposite. You deserve an explanation.
That's why I'm here.
If I have to get on my knees, crawl,
or stand outside like a dog without its owner, I will.
I have plenty of time
and my time is yours, sweetheart.
Just let me explain.
If you still want nothing to do with me after that, then I'll go.
Just let me explain the situation.
Hi, honey.
Vevita, sweetheart, don't be mad.
I brought you flowers.
I thought I was good at spotting liars,
but I obviously have more work to do.
I swear on my mom's memory that...
Carmen means nothing to me.
She was a mistake.
If I could go back in time, I'd erase that mistake.
And that's what I intend to do.
[phone ringing]
My producer never calls me this late. It must be an emergency.
What is it?
What?
Hold on.
It was a beautiful wedding, Marietta.
It was the most beautiful wedding in all of Sinaloa.
[Marietta] Hold on, Carmen.
Just so I understand, Mrs. Martinez.
- Mrs. Vargas. - All right.
If you've been together for so long,
why keep this marriage a secret?
Well, my husband Epifanio doesn't like
to put his private life on display.
The hell? What's that?
Alejandro, did you know about this?
[Carmen] Traditional values.
- [Marietta] Values? - [Carmen] Yes.
Epifanio is a man of integrity
and he'll make a great president.
He'll change the country. He'll inspire the youth.
Epifanio will bring about a moral revolution.
I'm a member of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church
and I'm also Mexican.
But as Epifanio Vargas' wife...
- Our goal... - Yes!
[Carmen]...is to work to help the needy in our country.
I'll be with Epifanio in sickness and in health,
for richer, for poorer
as it is stated on the sacred wedding vows
outlined by the Catholic Church.
Until death do us part.
[gunshot]
♪ In Tuscany, Italy ♪
♪ Where Teresa is hiding ♪
♪ Her daughter was kidnapped ♪
♪ To make her come back ♪
♪ To her beloved Mexico ♪
♪ Watch out, I'm coming back ♪
♪ During that rescue ♪
♪ New things came to light ♪
♪ A full house ♪
♪ In Teresa's claws ♪
♪ She will rampage for revenge ♪
♪ The Queen of the South has come back ♪
[Teresa] I like it.
What?
I like your tattoo.
Was there ever something there?
There once was a heart.
It was ripped out.
End of story.
That's very unfair.
You know everything or almost everything about me,
but I know very little about you.
You know enough.
Tonight you learned a few more things about me.
You know what I like.
Starting tomorrow I have three days off.
You said you had to travel to Sinaloa.
Let me take you.
No, no. You can't go to Sinaloa.
Sinaloa is no place for Europeans.
It's not a tourist attraction, it's a warzone.
Right now I just want to be with you
and stay by your side.
Okay.
We'll go to Sinaloa, but on one condition.
Name it.
After we get there, you'll leave until I'm done there.
There are eyes everywhere, Francesco.
As soon as they learn I'm back, they'll come for me.
How are they going to do that?
By attacking those I care about.
What did you say?
Did I hear right?
Yes. I said I care about you.
I stand by it too.
Carmen, would an upright man
such as Mr. Vargas
fall prey to rumors that suggest
he's having an affair?
[Carmen] That's just gossip. It's a dirty war.
Politicians will say just about anything while on campaign
in order to steal their rivals' votes.
So you're convinced of your husband's faithfulness?
Marietta...
[Jimena] Hi, it's Jimena. Leave a message. Bye.
I'm sure that in all of our years of marriage
Epifanio has never fallen prey to temptation.
[Marietta] If Vargas wins the presidency,
what would your role as First Lady be like?
That fucking bitch!
That fucking good for nothing bitch!
- This isn't helping! - How dare she?
- Calm down! - What's wrong with her?
- Calm down! - Goddamn her!
- Are you okay? - Get out!
Did you know Epifanio and Veva were together?
Why the fuck do you care?
We have to plan a response. People want to know the truth.
The truth will be whatever I say when I get out of here!
That's the fucking truth!
What are you doing here? Get out!
The campaign is still on! Get out of here!
Lazy motherfuckers!
What are you looking at? Get back to work!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...
Carmen Martinez Vargas.
She could be our future first lady.
This was Cara a Cara and I'm...
Do me a favor, Epifanio.
Get out of my house and go back to your wife!
- She's not my wife! - No? What is she then?
She's a hag who's obsessed with me
because I'm running for president.
Vevita, I promise to unmask her tomorrow.
In fact, I'm going to sue her!
Epifanio, you can't fight fire with fire.
I can see it now.
The press will have a field day with you
because you want to sue your legal wife
because she doesn't want you to marry your lover.
Bigamy is a crime. You know that, don't you?
- You're not... - Don't touch me!
You're my one and only. You'll be my first lady.
Get away from me.
Vevita, please!
My father was right.
You're just like every other politician
who's trying to fool everyone, but you can't fool me anymore.
It's over.
Vevita, you can't think straight when you're upset.
Focus on your supporters. They're all that matters now.
You have to convince the people who trust you.
- You don't have to convince me. - I haven't seen Carmen in years.
She's obsessed because I'm running for president.
I won't let her get away with this.
I promise I'll withdraw from the race before...
Epifanio, please!
You can't fool me anymore.
Neither her, nor I, nor anyone else can take you out of the race.
Vevita, what actually matters is that I love you.
I love you, Vevita.
I've loved you from the first time you interviewed me in prison.
I noticed you were pretty, smart,
and how you asked the right questions.
You were a light in the black hole where I found myself.
I knew you'd wait for me then.
Vevita... you changed my life
and I can't live without you.
I need you, Vevita.
And if you won't do it for me, then do it for Mexico.
Mexico needs a first lady like you.
You and I together will save our country.
Vevita, don't cry.
Don't cry, sweetheart.
Don't talk to me like you do in one of your rallies.
In any case, I won't vote for you.
Now leave my house.
[door slamming]
Hello?
[sighs]
At least something went right.
Carry on with the plan.
It's late. We should go.
We're leaving on a trip soon.
You didn't answer my question.
[Teresa] Let's go slowly, Francesco.
I said I care about you because I care about you.
I wasn't professing my love, but you are important to me.
What do you feel for me?
- Honestly? - Uh-huh.
Look, my heart has had a rough go of it in life,
but in spite of that, I've always thought...
I could see myself falling in love with you.
Things could be different.
Believe me, I've tried it time and time again,
but the ending never turns out right.
We'll see what the future has in store for us.
Right now, first things first. My daughter comes first.
Once she's back with me...
we'll see.
How can I change your mind?
You'll find out little by little.
Let's go.
[ship horn blaring]
MALAGA, SPAIN
Charo, I have to run some errands.
Don't make anything to eat because I'll be out all day.
Have something to eat now. I don't like you skipping meals.
The doctor said you had to eat every...
Charo, I'll eat out. I'm also taking my phone.
If anything comes up, call me.
Did you take your meds?
Yes, Charo. Quit being such a pain!
For goodness' sake, don't treat me like I'm useless.
Mrs. Cayetana, the car's ready. We can leave when you're ready.
Thank you, Pepe. I'll go grab my bag.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
[phone ringing]
Aljarafe residence.
Charo, it's Rocío.
Yes! Just a moment.
It's my sister Reme. She's calling from Jaen.
Didn't Remedios pass?
No, ma'am. Toni was the one who passed.
Oh, yes. Okay, okay.
Where are you, sweetie?
We're in Mexico.
Mexico? Wow, you're far from home.
I imagine you're with the Mexican.
Yes, we're with her. How's Grandmother doing?
She didn't look well when I stopped by to say goodbye.
She wasn't well at all. I thought she was going to die.
She's doing much better now.
I don't know where she gets her strength.
You know how she is.
How's Paloma? Is she with you?
Paloma is here. I'll put her on.
Hi, Charo. I really miss you.
Me too, sweetheart.
I have to tell you something important,
but you can't tell Grandmother.
What is it, sweetie? You're scaring me.
I'm pregnant with Juan's baby.
You're pregnant with Juanito's baby?
The dead guy?
Yes, Charo. Is there any other?
What are you going to do now?
[Paloma] Well, I think it's best if I don't keep it,
but I feel terrible about that.
Please don't tell Grandmother. She'd die.
No, of course not.
If she were to find out, she'd be so upset she'd die.
By the way, how is she?
She wasn't doing well last time.
I'm alive, and that's already a victory.
Grandmother, is that you?
So the bullfighter ended up getting you pregnant.
My blood has mixed with those people's blood.
I'm so sorry, Grandmother. Please forgive me.
Stop calling me grandmother. I'm no longer your grandmother.
You and your sister are going to kill me!
Grandmother, I know you'd rather see us dead,
but we're doing very well and we don't need you.
We escaped Spain without getting caught by the police
thanks to the Mexican.
Put Charo back on.
Charo?
You won't be talking to her for a long time.
With respect to the Mexican, thank her on my behalf
and tell her she'll be hearing from me very soon.
Don't try to fool me ever again!
Is that clear?
Mom, have you gone mad?
I'm saner than ever.
How did I look on TV? Did I look good?
Did they overdo it with the makeup?
Mom, you're in deep trouble now. This won't end well.
Things won't end well for your father
if he tries to leave me out.
It's my destiny.
I will be the next first lady.
No intruder will change God's divine plans.
Do you hear that?
No, no, no.
See, Mom?
Go turn the light off.
Turn it off!
[Virginia] Those reporters will follow you wherever you go.
They won't even let you think.
Dad must be very upset.
You got him in a lot of trouble.
You shouldn't have gone through with that interview, Mom.
You should've waited.
There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.
Oh, don't give me that. I know your father well.
Now that everyone knows who I am,
he'll have no choice but to take me by the arm to Los Pinos.
Excuse me.
Excuse me. Get that.
Yes, yes. Excuse me.
We'll talk to you later.
Thank you.
No! You're not going to offer any statements.
I'll send them away now.
[woman 1] What do you have to say
about the statement made on Marietta's show?
Mr. Epifanio, why are you lying to the Mexican people?
Hi, sweetie. How are you?
Are you scared?
Mom, Dad is here!
Leave us alone, sweetheart. I have to talk to your mother.
[sighing]
Oleg.
Good evening.
Or should I say good morning?
The sun will come up soon.
I didn't think you'd be up.
I was worried about you.
Yes, I know I'm running late,
but you shouldn't have waited up for me.
Tesa, what's going on?
Nothing important.
I saw who dropped you off.
Don't you realize the danger we're in?
You gave that man the location to our hideout.
What is going on with you? You're not like this!
Are you falling for the Italian?
You looked into his past and you know he's clean.
Why don't you trust Francesco?
You haven't answered my question.
Are you falling for that man?
Of course not!
But if I were, what's so wrong about that?
So you are.
You're in love with the Italian.
Oleg, what's wrong? I've never seen you like this.
A group of people came all this way
to help you get your daughter back.
It's my duty to remind you of your responsibility to them.
I'm aware of my responsibilities.
You're exaggerating.
It really isn't that big a deal.
It's pointless to argue about this any further.
I'm going to get some rest.
You should do the same. We'll be leaving soon.
Oleg.
Francesco offered to take me to Culiacan
so I'll be driving there with him tomorrow.
I don't trust Francesco Belmondo. He's no good.
You don't trust anyone!
You didn't trust Patricia O'Farrell, Teo or anyone...
And I've always been proven right in the long run.
Did you forget that I alerted you to Teo's betrayal
and how he was planning to hand you over to the police?
Okay, you were right about Teo.
I messed up. I didn't listen to you.
But not all stories have to end the same way, Oleg.
Listen...
You're like a brother to me and I greatly appreciate
everything you're doing for me and my daughter.
I don't want to be mad at you and I don't us to fight.
I need you by my side.
And I need you to keep a cool head.
After we find your daughter, you can give your heart away.
Not now.
Everything will be fine, Oleg.
Given my track record with men,
I'd be a fool if I fell blindly in love with him.
I'll go pack my bag.
Well?
Was it nice to be on TV for 10 minutes and ruining my life?
I can't lie. It was.
It felt very nice.
The lights, the people, the makeup.
It's the first time I've ever felt important.
Well, I hope you enjoyed your 15 seconds in the limelight
because it'll never happen again, you hear?
No one will ever listen to you again.
What you did today is the best thing you've ever done.
No one will ever believe anything you say again.
I pity you. You're...
I'm you're wife.
You're not, Goddamn it! Why won't you listen?
You were just part of a deal your father and I made.
A deal that ended up costing me dearly!
But you know what?
I already closed up that shop. And you know what else?
You should be kissing my feet
because I got you out of that house and showed you the world.
You were a virgin!
I even helped you out with that.
Do you remember my mole, Epifanio?
Oh, fuck. Don't give me that shit.
I'm serious here!
You loved having it.
I think that was the only thing you liked about me.
My mother taught me to devein the chilies, prepare the bread,
grind the chocolate,
and to add one at a time and in the right order,
the 22 ingredients she used.
I always complained a lot.
My eyes would water from the smoke, but she kept on.
"The road to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Epifanio loves mole."
You're fucking crazy.
What my mother, may she rest in peace, never knew
was that teaching me to cook was pointless.
I'd always known you had a plan from the start.
But you know, I learned to be patient.
I spent many hours in front of the stove
waiting for the mole to be just right.
That's the secret.
Waiting for the right time.
Patience is a bitch but it has its rewards.
I'll wait until you're ripe for the taking
and that's when I'll have my reward.
Mr. President, Madam First Lady...
You know what, you bitch?
I asked for a divorce and offered to pay for your silence
because I have manners and I believe in family.
I don't need your fucking signature, though.
And you still think you're all fucking important.
You go on about me being ripe for the taking
and you being patient and all that garbage.
I'm fucking pissed at you.
And you haven't met a fucking pissed Epifanio Vargas.
There's a fucking hurricane coming your way
and you went out to meet it.
Let me tell you something.
When your number is up, nothing will save you.
Virginia!
Vicky!
Sweetie, get me the keys.
I'll go out the back.
Reporters are like dogs. Sniffing everything out.
We'll finally get to go out.
I've always wanted to visit South America,
but all I've seen of it is this room.
This is Mexico, Sheila. We're in Central America.
You were given a hot body, but very little brains.
Reading a book or two won't hurt you.
Even a romance magazine may help.
Watch it, Conejo.
My mother used to say I was smart.
Listen, I'm emotionally smart.
Yes, I just haven't had the chance to show it.
But you know, I'm certain I'll find him in South America.
Really? You really have no clue.
Can I come in?
Where were you, Teresa? We were worried about you.
The Russian had such a long face at dinner
that you're in for a world of trouble.
I already saw him and he reprimanded me.
Where are Ray and the girls?
They're asleep.
Paloma is feeling sluggish due to the pregnancy
and Ray has been on his computer since Willy left.
We busied ourselves packing our bags,
and since you weren't back, we packed yours too.
Oh, that's great. Thank you.
What about you? Where were you?
Oh, your skin looks so soft.
Look at her! Her eyes are shining.
You scored tonight!
I haven't seen you look like that
since you stole Fisterra away from me in Yamila.
I didn't steal him away!
I'm joking.
But in all seriousness, tell us where you've been and with whom.
There's no point in denying it.
I haven't felt this way in a long time.
His name is Francesco.
He's Italian and I met him in the town
where my daughter and I lived.
We had only smiled and looked at each other...
until today.
You slept with him?
Oh, you!
I really enjoyed it. I really like him, but...
But you're worried you could be wrong about him
just like you were wrong about Teo.
It wasn't just Teo, Conejo.
Everything goes wrong with the men in my life.
I don't know why I think this time will be any different.
It will be different, Mexican.
In the mean time, enjoy it. It'll only be for two days.
Take me for example.
I haven't been lucky in love either,
but I'm still waiting on Mr. Right.
You're so lucky.
And he's Italian. They're my favorite.
They gave the best tips too.
I don't care where they're from so long as they're young.
I'm something of a teacher. I can't help it.
Sure!
You know me.
Good morning, Father.
I'm late because I had a hard time getting out of the house.
You won't believe how many reporters were there.
I had a hard time getting away from them.
Did you see me on Lancaster's show last night?
All of Mexico saw me.
Epifanio must be furious.
Father, I need you to advise me on what I should do next.
Father?
Did you fall asleep, Father?
You've been here since very early, Father.
Father!
[gasps]
Father!
Father Anselmo!
No!
Forgive me, Father!
No, Father! Not Father Anselmo!
God, no!
Forgive me, Lord! It was my fault!
[phone ringing]
What do you want, Alejandro? I don't want to talk to you.
[Alejandro] We do need to talk, sis.
No, everything's been said.
Mrs. Vargas set the record straight on national TV.
[Alejandro] Let's talk this out over breakfast.
I can't. I have plans.
[Alejandro] What are you going to do?
I'm going to teach my class at the university
and then I'm going to Dad's in Culiacan.
[Alejandro] What's wrong, Veva? You can't do that.
- You can't just vanish. - [Veva] Of course I can!
I want to! I need to!
I already asked for a week off at the station.
I need to distance myself from Epifanio.
[Alejandro] Going away won't help anything.
[Veva] And how do you suggest I go about fixing this?
Should I pretend to be an amnesiac?
If I'd had a gun near me, I would've shot him
and I would've shot you for lying to me, got it?
[Alejandro] You're exaggerating. I think you need to calm down.
You need to be a little more patient.
[man] Ma'am, how'd you know Father Anselmo
was in the confessionary booth this early?
I always come to confess myself very early in the day.
I saw his feet sticking out from under it.
How did all these people find out he'd been killed?
They aren't here for him.
They're here for you, Mrs. Vargas.
Please know you can't leave the city
until we find out who killed the priest.
In any case, you won't be able to
since the press is hounding you after last night's show.
Are you accusing me of anything?
No. And I hope I won't have to.
[Virginia] Mom!
[Carmen] My daughter Virginia. Please let her through.
Let her through.
Mom! Are you okay?
Yes, it was horrible, but I'm better now.
[Virginia] What happened?
Father Anselmo was killed and I found his body.
And he's blaming me.
I'm not, ma'am.
Let's go home.
May I go?
Dad's going to lose it when he finds out about this.
[meows]
Tozzi!
Tozzi, I missed you so much!
Tozzi!
Are you happy to be traveling with your old friend Tozzi?
Yes!
Thank you, Lupo.
Tozzi!
Don't make too many stops.
Only stop so she can use the restroom,
but never at a gas station.
When you reach Culiacan, go straight to the house.
[Batman] Relax, man.
What happened, though?
I thought I was flying there
and that you were driving the cargo there.
I have to control what Teresa and her people do.
That's why I'll be driving her myself.
You hit the jackpot with her.
You get to travel with her.
I think you're falling for her.
If Teresa calls you, don't answer.
Remember Sofia is quick. If the police...
[Batman] Don't worry about the police.
I have a ton of money left.
I'll pay them off little by little and they'll keep quiet.
I'll send you my location.
I don't want us to cross paths on the road.
[Batman] Cool.
[bell ringing]
Your tests, please.
Pass them up front. Arturo, please.
Give me that. Thank you.
Thank you, everyone.
Is everything okay?
Yes, everything's fine.
Please know that it says here my last name is Martinez,
but that's not my last name.
Why bring that up now?
Well, it should read Vargas.
My grandfather is the presidential candidate.
I finally understand why you never had him on your show
and why you dodged my question.
Can you truly be objective when interviewing your lover?
[Epifanio] What do you want, Goddamn it?
Wasn't making a fool of yourself last night enough?
[Carmen] We need to talk!
I'm outside your house and it's swarming with reporters.
Good. Wait for me there.
I can't go out now. See you around.
[Carmen] Don't hang up!
I know you're involved in Father Anselmo's murder.
If you don't see me, I'll tell the reporters everything I know.
[woman 2] Please...
How was your relationship?
When was the last time you saw him?
[indistinct chatter]
IN THE NEXT EPISODE...
Give me my cat! Tell him to give him back!
This isn't a game, Sofia.
If you misbehave, I'll cut his head off, understood?
Do you understand or not?
You won't guess who showed up at Siete Gotas' house.
Teresa Mendoza herself, man.
- I swear, sir. - Move, asshole.
Boss! [screaming]
[Carmen] It was you.
You sent one of your thugs to dirty his hands.
Murderer!
I'm leaving. Don't call me.
No, you're not leaving, Jimena.
Jimena!