A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
MORE RIOTS IN MADRID - VARIOUS ATTACKS ON BANCO INDUSTRIAL BRANCHES
Riots have erupted again in Madrid tonight.
There have been multiple attacks on branches of Banco Industrial de Madrid.
Although the bank has yet to release a statement,
there has already been public outcry.
Two political parties have already spoken out
and demanded explanations.
So have the Entrerepneurs' Association and the Banks' Association.
You think there will be no consequences?
You think Banco Industrial will thank us?
What was the old man thinking when he named you as his heir?
I don't care anymore.
Maybe what caused his depression ended up affecting his neurons too.
-I don't know. -Enrique!
That was unnecessary.
Sabino, you know as well as I do
that everyone here would be more at ease if Víctor had stayed in Galicia,
tending his dad's vegetable gardens.
And that, without your help, he wouldn't get anywhere.
I'm fucking tired of your socialist ideals.
I'm also fucking tired of keeping El Observador on life support.
That old, dusty thing only generates losses
and will end up ruining the Group. It's dead weight!
It's over, Víctor.
I don't know how, but I'll get you out of that fucking chair.
Are you done?
Enrique,
our story is on the front page of every paper today.
I understand that you can't think beyond the next dividend.
Or that you don't care about
building an image,
planting seeds, thinking long term.
I also understand that,
when your uncle died,
you expected to be in the President's chair.
But that didn't happen.
I'm sitting there precisely because I can think long term.
Wanna take action? Go ahead.
Until then, please have some manners.
Get up if you want, but speak from your place.
I'm the one who walks around the table while talking.
Thanks for your support.
Don't mention it.
Between the two of us,
you should have warned us.
Just between us,
can I be at ease?
Well, Víctor, I thought this was a conversation between friends.
It is.
I just want to be sure.
I've been more faithful to Antonio Malvar than to my wife.
And I'll keep doing that.
Good thing Rosa can't hear you now. How is she?
She's fine.
She was just asking about you.
I have to stop by and visit her.
Whenever you want. You know that.
Thank you, Sabino.
You're welcome.
Bye.
Only four days left.
Four days,
until The Minions of Midas commit another crime.
Four days…
to prevent
more people from dying.
That's why you are all here.
Welcome aboard and thank you.
Detective Natalia García will coordinate all tasks,
as most of you already know.
Even though I'll lead the investigation,
Lead Homicide Detective Raúl Núñez will be available if you need anything.
Since many of you come from other departments,
I'll share with you what we are told at Kidnapping and Extortion
from our very first day at work.
This isn't about catching the bad guys.
Of course, we have to catch the bad guys,
but that's not our priority.
Our priority is to make sure there are no more victims.
Essentially, time is against us.
Don't get distracted.
Let's get to work.
No, that won't work. I'm busy all morning.
Yes, 3:15 p.m. would work, but just for ten minutes.
Sure, record it. That'll give us more time… Perfect, let's do that.
The biggest journalist in town needs an agent! Any volunteers?
Uh-oh…
Good morning.
Didn't I say you were the talk of the town?
Banco Industrial prepared a statement. It was leaked to me.
It'll be made public in an hour.
Should we start packing our things?
"As a result of the story published by El Observador Nacional,
Banco Industrial de Madrid informs its shareholders, clients…
that we will launch an internal investigation
to determine the truth and hold accountable those responsible
if the veracity of the story is confirmed…
We are proud of the financial support we provide the Malvar Group,
and we are particularly confident
that El Observador Nacional will remain
a bastion of independent journalism in our country.
Yes! Fucking yes! Come here!
We need to celebrate, right?
Well, time to go.
-No. -Yes.
Come on, just one more. Have a water.
Well…
One last drink, then?
That depends on what we're actually celebrating.
The statement by Banco Industrial.
You want me to believe that you believe they'll take no action?
No.
I wanted to get a drink with the biggest journalist in town
and didn't know how.
-You could've just asked. -Yeah, sure…
Why didn't I think of that?
I just don't know what your co-workers would think
if you were out drinking with…
What do all of you call me?
What's my nickname?
So, I do have a nickname.
Did you want to have a drink to get information from me?
To exchange information.
Ask me anything.
Do you really care about Syria, or did you want to show you've got balls?
Does it matter?
It does to me.
Yes, I do care.
Don't tell our shareholders.
Some Board members call me a "liberal communist."
My son calls me "Philanthropinhead."
I'm only missing my nickname among the staff writers.
Your turn.
So, the nightcap.
It's getting late. I should go.
Tomorrow we have lots of interviews… and a debate.
Yeah, that's true. We should go.
We can have one some other time.
Yes, some other…
Don't go.
Sleep here. We'll see each other in a few hours anyway.
See you in a few.
Since I can't have your time, I want your money.
The truth is, since the inheritance,
I've taken care of Marcos by myself.
Laura is right. Some circumstances have changed.
You're trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.
There are many companies in Europe… that sell arms to countries in conflict.
That's just the reality of the world we live in.
What's even more hypocritical is the fact that Alfaad has always lived like a king
thanks precisely to the regime he now denounces.
Well, Alfaad has challenged the regime
knowing he could pay with his life. I think he's a hero.
Do heroes sell newspapers?
Much fewer than I would like.
He knows he's going to die.
His family knows he'll soon be dead.
And just because he told the truth.
And the truth is there were atrocious dealings
hidden under a very complex financial structure.
So the bank's shareholders could make a few more euros.
And the deal only ended after we made the information public.
The issue might as well be that…
this is not a scandal at all:
Profiting off the death of others is just the reality of the world we live in.
It went well, right?
You think?
They called us hypocrites, opportunists,
-demagogues… -And cynics.
But don't forget, it went very well.
Yes.
Last night and today.
Groucho.
That's what staff writers call you.
Because…
Because of…
Not everybody, just some of us.
In other words, you.
I'll buy you dinner.
We better not.
Here's my cab.
Another time?
Bye, Víctor.
LISTEN: WE KNOW YOU'RE OUR ENEMY
Is something wrong, Diego?
Good evening.
Here's what you asked for.
Already?
It's not as difficult as people think.
I don't plan to use it. I wanted one at home, just in case.
Don't worry. I get it.
Nobody can know about it. You didn't get it from me.
And keep it in the car until you're home.
Take it.
I'm assuming you don't know how to use it.
It's very easy. You'll see.
Good night, Mr. Genovés.
Good night.
Not bad.
You've improved since Boston.
I'm still a commoner at heart.
Is that where you sit?
I want to see.
I like it.
The offer is well above market price…
and well above the rise in stock price driven by the Banco Industrial story.
It's because of you.
So you'll stay in charge for a while after the acquisition.
Almost irresistible, isn't it?
And very flattering.
I know you so well, Víctor…
that I already know what you're about to say.
But you shouldn't.
Think about it.
Take your time…
while Dopa sweeps across Spain
and takes your subscribers,
or while Banco Industrial plots their revenge.
It's the perfect time to sell.
What am I going to say?
"Jose,
you're an incredible woman and I adore you.
But we have different views of the business world.
You care about the brand,
the content
what makes money.
As for me, I care about the people,
the newspaper,
and fighting for truth and justice."
You all think you can read my mind…
Sometimes you're right.
No offense, but what you think I'm going to say
means nothing to you people.
-For you it's just empty talk. -"You all"?
-I meant no offense. -For me, it isn't.
I don't want to forget what drew me here.
I only care about what this company represents.
I don't give a shit about money or how much this is worth.
Now, more than ever, we must resist.
Especially because it's the best time to sell.
Víctor…
I'm making you an offer.
Just thank me and say you'll think about it.
Thank you.
I'll think about it.
Are you okay?
Is something wrong?
No.
Let's get some lunch.
I promise I won't get intense again.
Would María José Alva have any reason to extort Genovés?
We can't think of any.
Any connections to his other associates?
She worked for Banco Industrial in the United States for a few years.
Leave a copy in my office.
What did Ballistics say, Tucho?
They confirmed it was one of the guns stolen
from the Almería station last summer.
But there was a thorough investigation, and they came up empty.
ASTRA - STOLEN? - DIFFICULT
News about the family's whereabouts?
We have no reliable information to narrow down the search.
We need to check every single passenger from 15,000 flights.
Maybe they weren't on any of those flights, but we're on it.
What about the car that hit Susana Ruiz?
We're on that as well.
We have screened 2,200 vehicles in five autonomous communities.
Locating 2,200 cars…
and inspecting all of them takes time and money.
UNCERTAIN
Hi, Marcos.
Did you notice Sonia didn't come today?
Put the game down, please.
Yes, I noticed.
I'm silencing my phone.
We have all afternoon to ourselves. What do you want to do?
You don't want to do anything?
I don't care.
Marcos…
I was playing!
We're talking.
You don't have the right to tell me what to do!
Maybe. But it's my car.
No, Dad!
I'm just saying there's a reason behind the riots.
Drastic measures are needed to restore social justice.
But, if you say there's a reason, you're justifying all that violence.
They must get paid to say these crazy things?
Or does he really think that?
What's sad is they don't need to pay him, but…
Yes, he gets paid.
Well, you did great. You're so good.
I bet you've been invited to more debates.
Yes.
You don't seem happy about it… What's the matter now?
I'm attracted to my boss.
A lot.
Who… the newspaper editor?
No, the big boss.
Genovés?
-He's such a snob! -Come on.
-Is that an issue? -No, the issue is you like him.
The issue is he owns the paper I work for.
I learned my lesson with Carlos.
Have you slept with him?
Yes.
I have a few text messages from him,
but I haven't replied.
He's not playing games.
Yeah, sure…
Those assholes are so impulsive. They think they can buy everything.
Even women.
Thank you, Mom…
Now I know where all my prejudices come from.
Look, that's what I think.
No, he seems like a decent man.
And the story was such a hit, I can basically work for any paper I want.
Leave as soon as possible, then… I don't trust that pussy of yours.
Tomorrow at six. We'll get rid of it all.
Good.
Thanks, honey.
The driver.
This is from half an hour ago.
Do we know the other guy?
No, my people are working on it.
Did you see what was in the envelope?
It was too far away.
The Minions of Midas wouldn't mind paying someone close to Genovés.
Do we tell him?
No.
Not yet.
Let me know if you find something about that guy.
And keep an eye on the driver.
Thanks.
-Thanks Diego. -See you tomorrow, sir.
Genovés?
The deadline is tomorrow.
We know.
Do you have anything? Any clues?
No.
Nothing we can share, at least.
I'm sorry.
-Are you OK? -I'm fine.
If you need to talk or need anything…
No, thank you. We'll talk tomorrow.
All right.
We'll talk tomorrow.
I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU.
I MISS YOU.
I'm getting…
-Surgery. -"Surgery."
With anesthesia.
It means I'm getting an operation, Grandpa.
Grandpa?
-You're not listening. -Yes! Your tooth, right?
It's a baby tooth.
So, it's not serious.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Diego.
The US provider will have to adjust the fee.
Otherwise, the numbers don't add up, Antonio.
Make sure they understand that's not what we discussed before.
Make a counteroffer. I'll call you back.
Did you get it?
We got it. Tell them, Natalia.
-Find the closest units. -We're leaving in one minute!
"Dear Mr. Genovés,
As promised five days ago, someone else will die today.
It'll happen in a few minutes in Lavapiés."
All downtown units to the Lavapiés square.
Anyone within a three-kilometer radius, now.
"Soon you will understand
that once the mechanism is set in motion
it cannot be stopped.
Any attempt to stop it will not only be in vain,
but it will be illogical,
and even dishonorable."
Let's go!
"What is about to happen is inevitable, Mr. Genovés.
That is the essence of our message.
You and our group are like millstones,
between which another life will end today.
That person's plans or personal situation are irrelevant.
Nor does it matter what you do once you read this message.
This crime is the result of a decision you have been making every minute
since you received our very first letter.
Now it's up to chance.
And your decision can only serve as an example and warning
of what will continue to happen every five days
if you do not pay the amount we requested.
And with that,
we send you… our warmest regards.
The Minions of Midas"
What's up?
Yeah, dude. I just left the audition. I was so nervous, but I think I did well.
I'll be there in about--
Víctor.
-Everything okay? -Yes.
Make a donation to these people.
Anonymously.
How much?
I wrote it down.
It's crucial that they don't find out where the money came from.
Of course.
Tell us again, goddamn it! Until we believe you. Simple as that.
I did a thorough inspection not even three days ago.
The scaffolding was perfect yesterday.
-I swear. It's true. -All right.
Calm down. Let's see… Tell me the names of all the workers here.
Whoever's next, come in to give a statement, please.
Homicide.
Extortion.
Do you want one?
Why not?
Anything at the bank?
We checked everything.
There's no way of knowing how the camera was damaged.
What about here?
There's high turnover. In the past month, seven guys started, and six quit.
With the last one, there was a fight.
The ones who quit…
We're looking for them.
They had shitty work conditions.
Of course they're pissed. I'd be pissed, too.
Lately, the whole world is pissed.
How about we go out and set some dumpsters on fire?
Are you going to tell me why you invited me…
or do I have to wait until dessert?
I won't make you wait, Sabino.
-Are you ready to order? -Yes.
They're meeting with none other than the President of Banco Industrial herself.
-Alicia Arana-Vélez? -Affirmative.
The court conspiring against the king.
Should we tip off Genovés?
Let's just do our job.
Come in, Silvia.
Nothing new. The ex and the boyfriend are getting in his car.
Follow them.
Confirmed: the driver is approaching Genovés' home.
Park and don't move until he comes out.
Do we know why he has the afternoon off?
Mónica Báez is leaving the TV studio.
Hello.
Hi.
I brought you a new phone. It seems like yours is broken. You don't get my texts.
I'm sorry. Lately…
I've been busy with TV, the paper…
I'm a mess.
What do I do with this?
Should we go return it?
I have to go.
See you later, OK?
Mónica, wait!
I've never done this before.
-Sometimes people must take risks-- -Víctor.
I don't know if you have someone,
or something prevents you from seeing me, but I know what happened the other day…
I know it wasn't just a one-night stand.
At least, that's how I felt…
and still do…
about you.
I'm sorry.
I like you.
But that shouldn't have happened the other day.
I'm not seeing anyone else. I just don't get involved with my bosses.
It doesn't seem right.
Really?
That's all?
I'm serious.
That's my job.
It's my passion and my commitment.
-It's my freedom. -I didn't mean to offend you.
-But I guess we could-- -Víctor, I don't want to see you.
I hope you understand.
I hope you'll respect that.
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL EQUALITY MÓNICA BÁEZ ALBERDI - JOURNALIST
These are Elisa's parents.
This is her boyfriend.
These are some of her friends.
I saw her pictures online and…
I don't know her.
Elisa worked a few nights a week at a bar you've been going to lately.
El Borne.
Are you sure you never talked to her?
Never.
I'm sorry.
How much do you think these criminals are asking for
compared to what you're worth, Mr. Genovés?
How many people do you think can pay 50 million?
That's a ton of money.
Yes, it's a lot of money… in exchange for the lives of people you don't care about.
Haven't you wondered why they're using…
a seemingly ineffective extortion tactic?
Killing random people makes it harder to get caught, right?
They must be good if they can commit multiple crimes and not get caught.
I don't know. You tell me.
Let's just say this question leads me to another one:
Why did they choose you?
That's precisely why I must find out
if there's any connection between you and the victims,
no matter how small.
If there is one…
One more question before I go:
Mr. Genovés, does you driver have keys to your house?
Yes, my driver and my bodyguard.
-Have you told them anything? -No.
Well, it'd be best if you didn't.
At least for now.
Why?
He was at your house yesterday.
-Do you know why he was there? -Yesterday?
At around four in the afternoon.
He was in there for close to 50 minutes.
I don't know… Maybe he was checking something with the car in the garage.
-Should I ask him? -No.
No, you shouldn't.
But if you notice anything strange, please let me know.
Thank you.
Good evening, Mr. Genovés.
Good evening, Diego. I need to go somewhere. Can you pick me up?
Of course. I'll be there in 20 minutes.
Everything all right, sir?
Everything's fine.
My neighbor said she saw you yesterday afternoon.
Yes.
I went to pick up those reports for Daniel.
Of course.
I forgot about that. Were they hard to find?
No, they were on the table.
Was that all he said?
Anything else?
That was all.
You shouldn't have asked him. I told you not to.
If Diego is connected to The Minions of Midas
and is the least bit suspicious, he'll stop.
I'm asking, you please, from now on
you must act as if that conversation never happened. All right?
Understood.
Good. Thank you for letting me know. Good night.
Asshole.
Are you okay, sir?
I hope you've enjoyed it.
I mean, your stint as the media hero.
I'll be right in.
Everything okay, Enrique? Do you need anything?
To understand you, maybe.
I think you'd have a tough time.
Enjoy the Board meeting, Víctor…
because it'll be your last.
Don't worry, I know my way around the house.
Hi, Rosa. You look good.
Hi, Víctor. I didn't know you were coming.
Hi, Sabino.
You've been asking me to stop by for a while.
How much?
Just enough.
I never thought you'd be so cynical… And your so-called loyalty to the old man?
I'm a businessman, Víctor.
So you throw me to the lions?
No.
You did that to yourself
when you published the Syria story behind our backs.
I just seized an opportunity.
I have until tomorrow to stop this. How much do you want?
Nothing.
You said so yourself: you're a businessman. I'm here to make a deal.
This is the most the Group can cover.
For you.
I can make it happen.
Forget about it.
Take it, Sabino.
Let's not go to war.
Given your age and what you meant to the old man, I don't want to end you.
There will be no war, Víctor.
I took Wilson's money,
but you're wrong if you think I did it just because of the story.
I don't think you should lead the company.
You're disinterested. You're not driven by money.
Nor by business. No…
You're driven by pride.
You have a massive ego
disguised as progressiveness.
That's why I made my decision.
And it pains me to say it
because I really like you.
Is everything okay?
Rosa, I'm sorry my visit was so short.
-See you tomorrow, Sabino. -See you tomorrow.
Thanks for your time.
Yes?
I don't like that look.
Break out the first aid kit.
For fuck's sake, Víctor.
So it's true. They did it.
Yes.
I'll be gone tomorrow.
Anything I can do?
They have the majority. No.
It's the end of Genovés' reign over the Malvar Group.
A very short reign.
I never really thought Banco Industrial would be so shameless.
I never thought a hack like Wilson would take me down.
I'm mostly pissed about the paper.
Nobody cares about newspapers anymore, my dear.
Víctor, you can't get attached to companies or names…
Go with the flow.
And be happy for me.
Now you can take over the Group without asking me.
Why don't you join me? And we'll take it over together.
Thanks,
I'd rather have you as my rival, than my boss.
Go on. Leave that office and go get a drink with the journalist.
Her name was Mónica, right?
I think that's over, too.
Damn…
This hasn't been your week.
No.
I liked her.
Mónica.
Well…
I'm here if you need anything.
Thanks, Jose.
Anytime.
-Good night. -Good night.
Good evening, Mr. Genovés.
USELESS
CLOUDY
UNFEASIBLE
TOO LONG TOO EXPENSIVE
TOO COMPLEX
0 DAYS
Using violence to pressure a democratic government,
in a country that, we must remember, is still recovering from a crisis,
is something we cannot afford to do.
Given the fact that The Spanish Revolt lacks clear leadership,
a dialogue between the Government and the social movement seems impossible.
Though the date is far off,
the rise in violence and protests could jeopardize the European Summit,
which is set to take place in Madrid within 45 days.
It would provide a big boost to our country's position
within the European Union,
consolidating Spain as a great political and economic power.
In a new report, the Climate Change Monitoring Committee warns
of the increased risk of megafires in Mediterranean countries…
Luis told me.
Since you'll no longer be president,
the paper will probably shut down,
and I'll lose my job…
You're no longer my boss.
I wanted to say that…
you were very brave the other day.
And I, too…
I mean…
I don't even know what I said. I was just trying to keep you away…
so you wouldn't kiss me.
Because…
That's it.
I don't care anymore…
About what?
Not being your boss.
I don't care.
I just…
I just want…
to spend all my days off…
with you.
That's what I want, too.
I want all your free time for myself.
I do.
"Dear Mr. Genovés,
We are aware that, currently, your role at the Malvar Group is in jeopardy.
Therefore, we would like to inform you
of certain financial irregularities that impact Enrique Wilson.
The mere possibility of making it public
will certainly make him change his mind at the next Board meeting.
We trust this will help you understand our code of conduct,
which consists of ensuring your well-being and protecting you from all harm.
Remember: Your gain is our gain.
We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,
The Minions of Midas"