I'm not good at things like love, romance, and beautiful words, but...
I want to ask you if we can take it slow.
Is there something I should know?
Gentlemen, the end of Teresa Mendoza's reign has just begun.
I don't even know if I can have kids.
I was never careful, but I never got pregnant.
I control the drugs. They don't control me.
The Queen of the South will have to kiss the ground I walk on.
Where's the key?
Isn't there a key missing from your bag?
I'll take care of Aljarafe, and you guys have Teresa.
Okay. Tonight's the night.
You know me very well, huh?
It's Teo, it's Teo, it's just that...
I feel weird with him.
I don't know how you should I feel. Sometimes, I feel really good,
I feel very happy with him, and then, suddenly, I feel scared,
I feel insecure.
You're smitten with the guy.
Of course I'm not.
- Yes. - Do you think so?
That's the first symptom. When a woman with your strength of character
feels insecure...
she's madly in love.
I thought I'd already closed that chapter of my life, really.
Don't say that or even joke about it, my girl.
We only have one life and we have to live every moment.
We don't know when it's going to end.
And you're not exactly a nun.
You could be shot at any time.
Shit! I think I'm drunk.
That makes two of us.
But, you're right.
I have lots of enemies. Who knows what could happen tomorrow?
We can't afford the luxury of letting the nice things pass us by.
Love is beautiful, Teresa.
Teo was married for ten years.
He has two daughters... a whole life, you know?
- And me? - We all have a painful past, Teresa.
That's why we always have to look to the future.
And if Teo Aljarafe is in your future, and you like him, lap it up.
"Lap it up."
Like the song.
Sweet dreams.
Teo, someone's asking for you.
Who?
A policeman.
The same one as last time?
No, sir. I haven't seen this one before.
Thank you.
I know you'll say it's because I'm drunk, but it's not that.
Something is telling me that Teo isn't the one for me.
What is it? Your head or your heart?
No, I know what you mean.
No, really. I can't afford the luxury of getting it wrong again.
Not anymore.
Getting it wrong, Teresa?
And the other men you've had in your life, were they all mistakes?
Güero, Santiago... were they mistakes?
No, of course they weren't.
It's just that...
I got it wrong. I chose wrong, you get it?
I chose wrong and lost them both.
So what? Life is about losing things.
It all starts when we lose our umbilical cord.
Then, our innocence.
Then, our virginity.
After that, our parents. Then we lose a lover, and another one, and another...
It's a fact of life.
What we can't do is waste time thinking about what we've lost, Teresa.
Who could that be at this hour?
I told Teo that...
No, I didn't t...
Pote!
Don't run away from love.
This is coming from a woman who decided to stay alone,
who has nothing to lose.
Ma'am...
Commissioner Flores wants to see you, what shall I tell him?
- Flores? - Yes.
Who are you?
Your destruction.
Excuse me?
- Could you identify yourself? - Absolutely.
Willy Rangel.
Can you tell me what you're doing in my home?
Sure. I'm here to talk with you about some bank operations, money laundering,
- fraudulent operations. Shall I continue? - I don't know what you're talking about.
That's a very serious accusation. Get out of my house, and next time
come back with a warrant.
Let's talk face to face, corporal.
You know what happens to people who betray Teresa, right?
I repeat, I have no idea what you're taking about.
I do, and what I can say...
is that you're stealing from Teresa.
This had better be something fucking good, because this isn't a good time.
Well, you know I'm always looking for an excuse to come see you.
I've just received a report about some companies we have under investigation
which are related to Transer Naga.
Have you ever heard of Import & Export Constantin Garofi?
This key opens a locker in a train station.
You told me you were going to the bank, but I followed you and found you out.
There was an envelope there.
When I came back from the office, it was gone.
Then, you weren't just following me,
you were stealing the key from my bag, too.
I want to know what's going on.
What was in that envelope? Who was it for? Why was it there?
I don't want more lies.
Would you like anything?
Well, yes. For you to answer the question I just asked.
Okay. Let's see.
I do have shares in Constantin Garofi.
A lot of them.
In fact, it's a majority share hold.
Well, that's weird.
Because according to my reports, that company
who's headquarters are in Gibraltar, is owned by you.
I hope you have evidence of that.
Not yet,
but I do have evidence that that company
transported ten tons of potassium permanganate
to Cartagena in Colombia, where it's currently being held.
That's weird. I really thought that potassium permanganate was legal.
It is legal in Europe.
In the US, it's a monitored substance.
and in Colombia...
in Colombia it's a forbidden substance.
I imagine you know that with 10 tons of potassium permanganate
you could refine 80 tons of cocaine.
No, but I think that's great.
To what do I owe this chemistry class?
I bet that ten tons were transported to Colombia
through that company with headquarters in Gibraltar, which is presumably yours.
You said it... "presumably."
So, if you don't mind,
I'd like to continue this conversation in some other place and with my lawyers.
So...
Fine. If you don't want to continue this conversation here, calmly,
we can go to my office, right now, and continue with the questioning.
What do you prefer?
I steal from Teresa?
Look, I'm the financial assessor of her companies.
I'm the person who she appointed to protect her businesses
Sorry? To protect?
Don't be so brazen, man.
I think one of the worst things Teresa could do
was to hire a stinking rat like you.
- You can't talk to me like... - You're in no position
- to demand anything. - Get out of my house!
- Get out. - Does the chemical STN ring any bells?
Twelve million euros in European stock,
seven million euros in Northern Bank. It'll be difficult explaining to Teresa
how Teo Aljarafe has suddenly become a millionaire, overnight.
- Where did you get that information from? - Sit down.
I've also noted...
that you have a small house in Miami,
of about 100,000 meters squared
for the reasonable price of 15 million euros.
An apartment, or as you guys say, a flat,
on Fifth Avenue in New York, for 7 million dollars.
Shall I continue? There's more...
All this is free. Oh, sorry, it's not.
It's thanks to the generosity of Teresa Mendoza, right?
- How long have you known all this? - That's not important.
Do you still want to kick me out?
Or should we come to some sort of agreement?
Because if we don't, I'll use all the evidence I have against you,
whenever I feel like it.
Talk.
You have nothing to tell me, right?
Be brave and tell me who that envelope was for and what the fuck it was about.
Do you mean this?
The thing with you is, I have no say.
Things have to be when you want
and how you want. Otherwise, you take drugs and get crazy.
Come on,
open it.
Open it.
But I'm warning you, this contains all my demons...
and you're not going to like what you see.
So, what do you prefer? Are you coming to my office,
or shall we continue this pleasant chat, here, in your new home?
Well, if you at least had some evidence against me, which you don't
I'd go to that office just to see my lawyers destroy you.
And, of course, demanding compensation for emotional and financial damages.
But, no one is accusing you of anything, Teresa,
Sergeant Velasco can't even do that.
What did you say? Sergeant who?
Iván Velasco, civil guard. Deceased.
Sharkface can't do it, either,
because, coincidentally, he was wasted, too.
What? You haven't heard of them?
Okay.
You also won't have any knowledge of threats to children...
hash, cocaine...
Galicians, Turks, Frenchmen... right?
Yours are big businesses... the stock market, vineyards in Jerez,
local politics, fiscal paradises,
charity work.
Are you finished?
You must feel very safe here,
surrounded by luxury with your million dollar businesses.
Do you really think I'm going to play cops-and-robbers with you?
Do you think I'm playing?
I have a job to do,
including a lot of investigations which lead to you.
The reason for this visit is to tell you all this in person.
Man, that's nice.
I mean...
How nice he took the trouble of coming here in person.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
have a very good night.
Really, that's it? You're not going to try and threaten me
or buy me off like you did with my chief?
Flores, I don't do that stuff.
Sure, because you already have someone who'll get his hands dirty for you, right?
Oh, Teresa.
You can't imagine how pleased I'll be when I'm taking you out of here in handcuffs.
Come on, Martín.
What do you want us to do, ma'am?
Sometimes, I just want out from this shitty life that I've been dealt.
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"THE QUEEN OF THE SOUTH."
Calm down. We're not following you. We don't care about you.
Well, then, why are you telling me all of this?
So you'll cooperate with the authorities.
That simple.
And I need the answer now, because I have no time for this.
In exchange for what?
In exchange for nothing.
- How's that? - Well, I mean nothing material.
You'll keep your freedom, your business, your good name...
Isn't that enough?
Okay. What should I do?
- We must gather evidence against her. - Teresa?
Teresa.
Information that could incriminate her,
and you'd have to testify against her.
In return, we'll negotiate with the judge to get you a reduced sentence.
If Teresa finds out about all this,
she'll kill me for sure.
She'll kill you if she finds out you stole her money.
In exchange, I'll give you 24 hour protection.
It's Teresa.
You decide.
Yes, Teresa?
That bastard Flores just left my house.
What?
We need to talk, Teo.
That guy has got ahold of very important, very compromising information
and it's all legal-related stuff. You're the only one who can help me.
I need you more focused than ever, Teo.
This is...
a police record.
Guadalupe Romero, five years in prison.
What is this?
The record of an ex-con.
My deportation from the US, my divorce,
I told you, my demons.
Private documents that nobody cares about.
Married? You were married?
Yes,
a teenage romance. But it's over.
I won't allow you to stick your nose where it isn't wanted,
just because of childish jealousy.
I don't know, this is weird.
What's weird?
You have your secrets. I have mine, the same as all couples.
This is my life... my past... my shame.
I feel disgusted with myself every time I see these.
Don't I have the right to bury my demons?
No, because Paty's here to dig them up.
I've been thinking all sorts...
Moreover,
I still don't get why you keep these documents at a train station.
I arrived here, in Marbella, by train,
alone and didn't know anyone,
I didn't have a home, so I just decided to leave them in a locker.
You don't take documents like this, with you anywhere.
Leave that! Stop taking drugs! You're not listening to me!
I'm sick of everybody telling me what to do!
Especially you!
Huh? Who do you think you are? Just because I sniffed some lines,
you dare to be self-righteous?
I should leave.
Yes, get out of my life.
The guy knows that, import and export, Constantin Garofi is mine.
He knows about the potassium permanganate that we sent to Colombia,
the ten tons. I don't know where the hell he's getting his information.
Calm down. Did he show you any evidence?
No, no. He didn't.
Well, in that case, he can't accuse you.
There is no evidence, because I've done my job very well.
Flores is bluffing.
Well, I don't know, but this guy
has a lot of information and he seemed very confident.
Look, take it easy.
Don't worry. I'll take care of everything.
I needed to hear that.
Calm down. Everything's going to be fine.
Thank you, Teo.
Go rest. And please, let other people worry about you.
Okay. See you tomorrow.
You're a genius. It almost makes me sick.
Wait, don't leave.
I've said some really harsh things.
But I'm not as much of a bitch as you think.
And I really do care.
No.
You only care about yourself. That's the truth.
On Teresa's birthday,
you ignored me...
and to add insult to injury,
you ended up sleeping with Sánchez Godoy.
That's how much I mean to you?
I just wanted you to change,
to give up the drugs...
I wanted to have a happy normal life, together.
We weren't meant to be.
You're only saying that because of all the drugs you've taken.
What did you think?
That I was having an affair with somebody else?
Maybe you're right.
I should look for someone who loves me as I am.
You're selfish. You think you're better than everyone else.
But you're just a loser ruining your life with drugs.
I regret falling in love with you, Patricia O'Farrell.
Fuck you! It's over.
Today, on the show, we have none other than Cucho Malespina,
Spain's most controversial gossip columnist.
Well, Cucho, what have you got for us today?
What's up, baby? Today I'm bringing you something big and hot.
Trust me, this is something you won't want to miss.
This is about an mysterious woman who lives in Marbella.
Someone who doesn't like to be seen.
Someone very elegant, with class, with a lot of money.
Someone who has yachts, properties... well, an incalculable fortune.
Oh, my God, Cucho, tell us who it is. I'm dying to know.
Well, this woman is rarely seen in public,
because she moves in very exclusive circles in Andalusian society.
No one knows who she is or what she does.
You won't even find her on the internet.
That's why I'm bringing you this exclusive
about a woman they call the Queen of the South.
That's the mysterious woman?
Yes, that's her.
Her real name is Teresa Mendoza,
and, when you hear this, you'll die.
She doesn't have Andalusian,
Spanish, or even European ancestry.
She's not even Asian.
She's pure Mexican.
And who's the hottie she's kissing?
Don't you recognize him?
He's one of the most eligible bachelors in Andalusia.
The poor guy was very recently widowed,
and he was looking for a little dove who'd give him some affection.
And it seems he's found it.
Girl, this is Teo!
The spoilt little prince from the Aljarafe family of Jerez.
- The millionaire. - Well...
his fortune is more his family name than his bank accounts.
The millionaire is the Mexican.
Look at that beautiful picture.
We finally caught her.
And, as we'll be hearing about her over the next few months,
please, remember the name Teresa.
She's Mexican, rich, and powerful. She's the Queen of the South.
What's up, Paty?
Mexican...
you're nothing.
Who do you think you are?
Without me, you're nothing. Nothing!
Because I am the Queen of the South.
Do you understand? I'm the Queen of the South.
You're selfish. You think you're better than everyone else.
But you're just a loser ruining your life with drugs.
Today, I finally saw fear in Teresa Mendoza's face.
Right, Martín?
Well, I'm not sure if she's scared, but she isn't happy. That's clear.
I'll tell you who was scared... Teo Aljarafe.
Gentlemen,
we've got Teresa Mendoza's head on a plate.
Malespina's feature should have really fucked up her night.
Good idea to visit them at the same time.
Of course, it didn't take much work to convince him.
He's a miserable cynic.
Yes, today was finally our day, and all because of you, Verónica.
Thanks.
Well, men, it's time to leave.
Today we've earned it.
- I'm going home. - Pablo, could you drive me home?
- Yes, sure. - Okay.
You should be happy.
Of course, I imagine you don't share our happiness,
because you're still involved with O'Farrell, right?
And what if I am?
She'll be arrested together with Teresa.
Yes, I know. I know, but I feel guilty.
Today, I destroyed her with my lies. She's in bad shape. She'll only get worse
after everything I've done to her.
She chose her destiny, Verónica. You can't do anything for her.
I don't know. There's something I can do. I won't just sit back and do nothing.
Officer Cortés,
just remember that, first and foremost, is the Safo operation.
I've worked out how to get rid of that cop.
Great.
Hey, you haven't told me how it was.
What do you mean?
Teo, it's obvious you're not with it, like your head's somewhere else.
No, no, seriously, I'm fine. Nothing's wrong.
I don't know. I'm a bit worried.
I don't know what'll happen to my kids.
I don't know how they'll react after what happened with their mother on Friday.
Did you see that moron's report? I don't know when he took that picture.
I didn't even realize. And now, when we need to keep a low profile.
We have to be careful, Teo.
Yeah, especially when we're in public.
Well, I have to go see Oleg. Are you coming?
I can't. I have to sort out some bank stuff, so...
Well, we'll both do our own thing and meet back at the office in two hours?
Okay.
- Hey, are you the Queen of the South? - Can I take a photo for my girlfriend?
Hey, boys.
- Give me the camera. - Can I have an autograph?
Hey, that's my camera.
- Move. - Give me the camera.
Queen!
They've all been advised. They'll be here in an hour.
And as always, you'll have some snacks and alcohol-free drinks.
Anything else, boss?
Nothing else. You're great. Thanks.
Oh, I'm on a role. You should give me a raise.
Lieutenant, you finally made it. Are you in disguise?
You'd better keep those on all day. Girl, you look like a zombie.
I'm here.
Let me have it.
I know I behaved like a bitch last night.
I said some terrible things.
So go ahead, insult me.
You know what? I'm tired of this stupid game.
You want to take coke? Take all the coke you want, okay?
I'll get it for you. So you can take it until you die. That what you want?
I've let a lot of things slide, Patricia. I'm done.
Everyone around here is sick of you. You make me sick.
Don't put your head down, Patricia. Don't keep quiet.
Last night I ended it with Lupe.
I let myself get carried away. I hit her.
- I smacked her. - Patricia.
I lost control.
Coke is no good for me.
Of course it isn't!
You're not in control of it. It controls you.
Where is that strong woman?
Where is that woman who fights?
That woman who taught me so much in jail, that Paty O'Farrell?
Where are you hiding her?
This is the first time I've seen you weak, Patricia.
This is when we can't be weak.
Things aren't good.
Last night, Flores came to my house to hassle me.
Our enemies are keeping a close watch,
and you're a very weak link when you're high.
You can't do this anymore.
You have to quit that shit.
Do you want me to fire Lupe? So you don't have to see her.
- I can give her a good severance. - No.
She's not to blame for any of this. Let her keep working here.
Will you be okay seeing her?
Are you going to make up with her?
Say something, Paty.
I don't want to talk about it. Leave her.
After all, we're civilized people, aren't we?
Why are we meeting here?
As I'm sure you'll understand, we can't meet in Marbella,
and we can't be seen by people you know.
You're very famous, Aljarafe.
You're the prince to the Queen of the South.
Why didn't you tell me, man?
What do you want, Willy?
To introduce you to someone
who'll work with you and keep an eye on you, too.
- What? - Don't make that face,
because I know you're a first-class, treacherous dog.
I need someone to keep an eye on you.
Verónica.
Lupe... it was you.
I'm Verónica Santos and I'm a cop.
And that was how Verónica obtained the hard drive
from your personal computer, and took all the information we needed.
My God.
How did I not realize you were a cop?
Teresa told me you were trustworthy.
But when she and Paty find out about this... I can't even imagine.
You've done a very good job.
You're so brazen, man. You're the one doing a good job.
Because I can't explain how Teresa hasn't noticed the money you stole.
Even if she wasn't very good at math.
- You know her very well. - More than you, for sure.
Teresa is hopelessly in love with him.
Now I get the saying "Love is blind," because I don't know what she sees in you.
Well, let's get down to business.
Something big is brewing... a Russian shipment.
We've intercepted some messages,
but you're closer to Teresa and I need you to get some information.
I want to intercept that shipment, okay?
When I knew something, I'll let you know.
- And now, if we're done, I'm leaving. - Yes.
One more thing, Aljarafe.
Verónica will work with you. She'll be your ally inside Transer Naga.
Nobody can suspect anything.
You are responsible for Verónica's life. If anything happens, you'll pay for it.
Is that clear, buddy?
Crystal.
- Anything else? - Yes.
Have a good day.
Don't let him out of your sight.
You know he's not trustworthy.
There are 20 tons of pure cocaine.
Twenty tons is extreme, Teresa, and very risky.
Yes, I know.
It's the most important test we've ever faced
and that's why it all has to go like clockwork.
All the pieces need to fit into place,
and any missed information could be fatal for us. It could...
Patricia, are you listening?
Look, we can't say anything to anybody that isn't part of this group.
If anything happens, our reputation and Oleg's are at risk.
So I don't want any mistakes. We're going to pay full attention.
This is the plan I've come up with. Show them the maps, Alberto.