A NETFLIX SERIES
I answered you because you promised
I'd win the Battle of the Bands. Now you want sacrifices.
We promised you'd win, and you will.
We just want one thing in return.
To join a band of amateurs?
Please. How can I win with them?
I have a reputation to maintain.
We know you're better than them, so we chose you
to help expose them for the frauds they are.
Those people have no place at EWS, but you do.
Who are you?
You'll know soon.
The Lodge is dead.
It's clear you're a Colucci.
Stubborn,
ambitious, arrogant. You think the world owes you everything.
Your dad was right.
My dad? What about him?
Maybe we were wrong about you.
A weak kid who has no future in music,
or in business school, for that matter.
My dad's an idiot.
If you really want to show your talent,
you need to win the Battle of the Bands.
Help us take out Jana and her friends,
and you'll have a spot in the winning band.
Oh yeah?
And what happens if I don't?
If you think Kuri was expelled because of that video, you're wrong.
They kicked him out because we said so.
We can do the same to you, so it's your choice.
You're either our friend or our enemy.
MAKE SURE THEY DON'T GO ON STAGE TONIGHT
Where are you going so early, Shakira?
I'm meeting MJ.
She wants to go over some riffs.
I love how excited you are about the competition.
I thought MJ was going to meet her golden boy.
Go.
It's an important day.
Enjoy being her backup plan.
Go on.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Emergency drill later. It's mandatory, to ensure everyone's safety.
Don't forget about the drill. No running or screaming.
Thanks.
Emergency drill later. No running or screaming.
For everyone's safety.
ESTEBAN: CAN WE TALK PLEASE?
Emergency drill later…
All I do is think about you, Jana.
-And you lie to me. -Me?
Give me a break.
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ARE YOU COMING?
DIXON: ARE YOU COMING?
JANA: TODAY'S THE DAY! REHEARSAL AT 12 O'CLOCK. DON'T BE LATE.
Come on.
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Bro, MJ stood me up.
What's going on? Is that Luka's computer?
Yeah. It's not what it looks like.
Please don't say anything. I'll explain later.
What's up with you two?
Nothing, man. Just chilling.
Just talking about chicks.
Look how Mexican you sound.
You still sound Colombian.
MJ, you scared me.
Can we talk?
Sure. Are you worried about the show?
So?
Can we talk about the Esteban thing?
Oh, that.
You were with Sebas. I mean, I thought you were.
So you have nothing to apologize for.
But I don't want things to be weird between us.
You know, we're friends.
Dude, I swear it's fine.
Right now we need to focus on the show.
We'll talk about everything after the Battle of the Bands. Okay?
Sebas and Emilia make a better couple than Sebas and Jana, right?
-For sure, Team Emilia always. -Of course.
INORGANIC TRASH
What is this?
ORGANIC - INORGANIC
Do you like being alone?
I enjoy being alone.
But what about you?
How's Sebas?
The whole school's talking about you two…
You don't always have to be alone.
Why didn't we make merch for our show?
Why do girls fall for the stupidest guys?
People always fall for the wrong person.
I wonder how many times he made a fool of me.
I bet he cheated on me a lot and I never knew.
The worst part is people think he's perfect.
Unbelievable.
I'll break into his room during the drill.
That's a crime, Jana.
Not necessarily.
It's looking for evidence.
Let's make a plan during rehearsal.
No.
I just lost my appetite.
Jana. Jana, don't.
This is the worst day to act like that.
Something wrong?
Well, let's see.
Nothing's wrong, just… if you can't come to practice,
just tell me, it's fine.
I completely forgot. It's just that…
I don't know what I was thinking. The show's so important.
I was so busy and, Esteban…
I'm sorry, okay?
See you later.
You don't have to go, MJ.
I'm guessing you want an explanation.
Bro, you went through Luka's things,
you kissed MJ,
you're being all mysterious. What's going on?
Kissing MJ was a misunderstanding, okay?
How?
Wait, do you like her?
Dude, there's nothing between us.
Nothing. I promise.
Really?
Trust me.
What about Luka?
Luka's a different story.
I know it sounds weird, but…
Just trust me. I'll tell you everything later.
All right.
Thanks, dude.
Have you talked to her?
She says she doesn't want to talk about it.
So she's giving you the cold shoulder?
Worse.
She's being polite.
What about Esteban?
Do you mind if we change seats? I need to talk to her.
Of course he minds.
He chose this seat. You can't just change whenever you want.
Excuse me.
Jana, please. Just let me explain.
It's not fair.
What?
She won't let you move on.
You want to talk to her, but she's not willing.
Let me tell you something. Jana is an emotional terrorist.
An "emotional terrorist"?
Is that a thing?
Obviously.
She's cruel, manipulative,
but she seems like the Virgin Mary.
She made you apologize, right?
Why apologize?
Esteban isn't hers.
Plus, she was dating Sebas.
I'm telling you, she likes to win.
Are you all excited to start the Battle of the Bands?
Twenty bands will take the stage tonight,
but only eight will move on to the next round.
I hope you're prepared.
Good luck to all of you.
Jana, we need to talk. Please.
If it's about the band, text me.
Obviously, it's not about the band.
It's about us.
Us?
If there ever was anything between us, let's leave it behind.
The band comes first.
No. I know you care about the band--
Jana.
What?
-We need to talk. -No way.
What?
She said no. Bye.
Jana, can you tame the hick? He doesn't know who I am.
I know exactly who you are.
-I'm gonna fuck you up. -Go ahead.
Enough, both of you.
You're not getting it, so I'll make myself clear.
I'm not talking to either of you.
So if you want to beat each other up or compare dicks, go ahead.
But leave me out of it.
Mine's bigger.
Moron.
How's my Colombian brother?
Hey, what's up?
What do you want, dude?
Relax, I'm just asking how you are,
how you're feeling,
how you're doing with the band…
-Are you high? -No, not at all.
I just saw you talking to MJ, Jana, and Esteban.
It must be hard being caught up in their soap opera.
Did Jana give you orders?
Look, man.
Just speak directly.
Jana controls everyone.
How we play, what we have to do.
Like we're her employees. "Do this, do that."
Yeah, but we're not.
Exactly.
Maybe you should remind her.
Luka.
What's up with you and Esteban?
Esteban?
I have standards.
Why?
No reason.
All good, man.
Very good.
BIOLOGY EXAM: A+
BIOLOGY EXAM: F
An F.
It's a new record.
Not one to be proud of.
I'll have to notify your parents.
I can help you study if you want.
Biology is so boring.
What is this?
This is literally the first time you've talked to me.
Well, there's a first for everything.
Right. That's why I'm wondering what the deal is.
Nothing, really.
I thought we could commiserate.
We have some things in common, don't we?
-You mean how we're both… -Horrible at biology.
-And many other things. -Right.
I'm sure you're failing like me.
It's hard, right?
Jana has us rehearsing all day.
The competition is driving her crazy.
Some of us have real problems.
Let's just hope it stops once we play.
For someone who hates this band, you're very punctual.
I'm always on time.
You know what I don't get?
I know the character you're playing is mysterious, shy.
A newcomer. It works with girls.
But why are you here?
I'm setting up the equipment.
I know you're setting up. I'm asking…
I hate to say it, but you're talented.
So what are you doing playing in this little amateur band?
Is everything okay at home?
With your dad, your mom…
What are you saying?
It's your mom, then.
That's why you always want to please Jana,
doing whatever she wants.
So eager.
-Where is everyone? -They're coming.
It's early.
Relax.
So? What do you think?
Sebastián Langarica
has the perfect stats to be part of The Lodge.
That is, if their requirements haven't changed.
I've been here four years
and I've never seen the board make a decision so quickly.
-Can you close the blinds? -Yes.
I don't normally do this on the job, but would you like one?
No, thank you.
They spent longer deciding whether to buy new blackboards
than they did investigating if Sebastián is involved.
They want to avoid issues with the mayor.
I know.
The Lodge disappeared
when I was a student here.
Or that's what they wanted everyone to think.
Those types of groups don't just suddenly disappear.
Anita.
The Lodge was just a bunch of kids pretending to be a secret society.
They were never that powerful.
But you still look worried.
Of course I am.
I don't want this to get out of control.
Keep going until the end Never looking back
No excuses
Keep going until the end
Never looking back
Hell yeah.
Hey, guys.
I know you're all tired and hungry, but I just need five minutes
to discuss the rehearsal.
I thought we sounded fine.
Yeah, we did. It's just…
What now?
Say it.
I wanted to say that tonight is very important.
It's our chance to shut everyone up.
Now you're telling us how to play.
No.
I was just thinking that, for example, Dixon…
What?
I know you're used to performing alone.
But now there are six of us on stage,
so we have to be more aware of the space.
-I don't understand. -Let me translate, Dixon.
You're stealing her shine.
Luka, please stop stirring the pot.
Okay, can we hurry this up?
I have to go study.
Yes, of course.
Andi.
Just one thing. Please, please, please don't be late.
Come on, I was only late once.
On the drums.
I'm sorry, but if I don't say it, no one else will.
-MJ. -So now she wants to talk.
I know you've been experimenting with your look, and that's okay, just…
Now you're telling us how to dress?
No, but if we're a band, we need a cohesive look.
Are we a band?
What?
It seems like it's your band.
MJ's right, it seems like it's all about you.
I'm only trying to help us win!
Or beat your ex?
It feels like you're just using us to get back at him.
Do you all think that?
Okay, screw this. The band is done.
Right. There's no band without you.
Play without me. I don't give a fuck.
Sound test.
Emergency drill in progress.
Dixon.
So, can you help me?
After what just happened?
No way, Jana.
All together.
Remember, go to the meeting point.
I KEPT MY END OF THE DEAL NOW IT'S YOUR TURN
Remember, don't run…
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Careful, no running!
Are you still mad that I stood you up earlier?
Yes.
But if you think I'm only mad because you stood me up,
then you don't get it.
…this is for everyone's safety.
Get what?
Go to the meeting point, please.
So you pretend to be with Sebas in front of the whole school,
but then you kiss me behind the dumpster?
No. I'm just in the middle of a marketing strategy.
-Andrea Agosti. -That's you.
You say I'm not your dirty little secret,
but I am, aren't I?
Just a little.
Only until we win the Battle of the Bands.
Unless you're not interested.
Yeah. I am.
Andrea Agosti!
Present.
Young man?
Mr. Langarica, the drill is required for everyone.
What are you doing here?
We have to go now.
Jana.
You can't keep pushing us away.
I guess I've been feeling insecure.
Why did you kiss her?
I thought we had something real.
That's what I tried to tell MJ.
That I like you.
I like you a lot.
I like you a lot too.
So why did you get back with Sebas?
Because I'm sure he's behind The Lodge.
I had to get close to him to prove it.
You could've told me that.
-I was going to tell you when-- -It doesn't matter now.
No, not anymore.
Jana Cohen?
Esteban Torres?
Are you sure?
Yes.
Your room's a mess.
Shut up!
Esteban Torres.
Ms. Jana Cohen's missing too.
They're probably making out, Anita.
Look, there they are.
Enough, enough.
-Yes? -Sorry, we were just…
It was my fault.
I got lost, and Jana helped me.
You poor thing.
You're so absent-minded,
and Ms. Cohen is so altruistic.
-You'll have to pick up all the equipment. -Okay.
You have work to do.
Yes, going.
Esteban.
Your zipper.
MJ.
Can we talk?
More comments? Criticism?
No, I want to apologize.
I know I've been a dumbass.
I'm sorry for that.
I totally ignored your feelings.
I know I haven't been the best friend I could be,
but really, I haven't had much practice.
I don't know how to be in a band either, but I'm trying.
So I wanted to see
if we could try being friends again.
Basically
it's like this.
You're the closest thing to a friend I have in this country.
You too, dude.
I know.
I'm not the kind of person who judges other people's lives.
And if you want to be with Jana, or MJ,
or Andi, or with all of them at the same time, it's fine.
Just like it's fine if you like Luka.
Don't laugh, I'm serious.
I understand you're obsessed with him.
That's why you wanted him in the band,
and why I caught you snooping in his computer the other day.
There's nothing wrong with admiration.
But admiration and obsession are different.
There's a fine line between admiration and stalking.
No, seriously.
Don't cross that line. I'm telling you as your friend.
Look, Dixon, I'm not bisexual.
Come on.
Dude, it's not a big deal.
We're in the 21st century, even I swing that way a bit.
If I were,
I'd have no problem admitting it, but…
the thing is,
it's a bit more complicated.
Aren't I owed an explanation as your friend?
You're not gonna let this go, are you?
You can't tell anyone, okay?
Not even Jana.
Bro,
my lips are sealed.
Okay.
I didn't come to this school for music.
Actually,
I don't give a shit about the Battle of the Bands.
So?
I'm here to find my mom.
What?
When I was a kid,
my mom left us.
My dad told me she died soon after, but…
I know she's still alive.
Look, that's her.
Her name is Rocío.
She's a musician too.
Yes.
That's beautiful.
Where is she?
I have no idea.
I came here to find out.
She was a music teacher, and her last student…
was Luka.
Luka?
Wait, so does Luka know where she is?
I don't think so. I don't know.
But I'm sure his father, Marcelo,
knows exactly where she is.
There's more.
Look at this.
It's a letter from Marcelo to my mom,
asking her to stay away from his family and promising money.
ROCÍO FORGIVE ME FOR WHAT I'M ABOUT TO SAY…
This is really fucked up.
How long have you been looking for her?
A long time.
Too long.
But now I'm going to find her.
I have Luka within reach.
There's something I still don't get.
Something's not adding up.
How the hell did you know Luka was here?
It's official. Say hello to the next star of EWS.
CAN WE MEET IN THE REHEARSAL ROOM, PLEASE?
Please don't tell anyone.
Please.
Dude, I told you.
My lips are sealed.
Cool, man.
Cool.
Great.
Whatever you're going to say, be quick.
I want to apologize.
I overstepped.
This isn't just about me, it's about all of us.
We're stronger together,
and together, we're going to win the Battle of the Bands.
But I know my words might not mean much.
Are you really going to sing?
It's what I do best.
Isn't this a little High School Musical?
All right.
I know I can be a pain
And a bit cruel
I know I like control
But I have issues of my own
I know I need you
Because you make me better
And we're stronger
When we're together
Forgive me
I won't do it again
Do you forgive me?
Come here.
It's okay.
All right.
She won them back with a song, what can I do?
You can still redeem yourself.
Bring Esteban to the rehearsal room at 7:15.
What for?
Does it matter?
Ready, man?
Dude, I was born ready.
Come on.
Yeah, just a second.
MEET YOU IN THE REHEARSAL ROOM AT 7:15. I NEED YOUR HELP BEFORE THE SHOW!!!
-I'll catch up in a second. -Sure.
Dixon?
I just wanted to say thank you for supporting me with my "stuff."
I didn't find any evidence,
but I'm pretty sure Sebastián Langarica is behind this.
I know he is.
Partner.
Welcome to the first round
of the Battle of the Bands.
Here, we'll select the eight bands
that will move on to the next round.
Let's get started, shall we?
WHERE ARE YOU?
Put your hands together for XY!
Are you okay?
Yes.
-Have you seen Esteban? -No.
Luka, have you heard from Esteban?
Why? Did you lose your boyfriend already?
They're so good.
Are you guys ready?
No, Esteban's missing.
Okay, well he'd better get here soon. You're on in two minutes.
Nothing.
Nothing at all.
Subtitle translation by: Zach Beacher