Life in Wartime
Mexico is left with egg on its face after Rebollo’s arrest. Given he was heralded as a man of integrity, it’s not a great look. The only thing the US and Mexico can agree on right now is tracking down Amado and bringing him to justice.
Mexico is currently experiencing a volatile situation as a result of the most prolific drug trafficker currently operating. Catching this individual could help to stabilize the situation. ..
Victor’s actions in Juarez have shocked the city and left many people in shock. They are still trying to understand what he did and why he did it.
The femicide epidemic is a problem that continues to this day. Women are killed just because of their gender, and there’s no end in sight. A movement by women in Juarez is helping to bring attention to this, but it’s something that continues on to this day. These hardworking women are killed just because they’re women, and there’s no one who can stop it.
In San Diego, Alex and Walt hide out, waiting for the former to be called in for questioning. However, following the Rebollo debacle, heads could roll and Walt may be one of those to lose his job. Alex’s immunity situation is also a point of contention, as Jack admits that this isn’t a done deal.
Walt speaks to Alex about the potential danger of testifying against the Arellano family, but Alex is under the impression that he will be able to go home after doing so. Walt warns Alex that going back is a death trap and implores him to stay. ..
Walt returns to his apartment in Tijuana after being unsuccessful in finding a job in Los Angeles. He is met by Alex, who has been looking for him. Alex tells Walt that he has found a job for Walt and they head to the overpass where Alex’s body was found. It is revealed that Alex was killed because of what he knew about the drug trade. ..
Meanwhile, Benjamin gathers the family together and insists that their family is stronger than ever. Enedina is not so sure, and although she’s happy he’s home, she knows that this war is still raging on. ..
In the midst of a gunfight, Amado’s bodyguards are taken out en route to the airstrip. There are even RPGs here too. Amado does manage to scramble to his plane but several gunshots knock the engine out, stopping them from flying. Amado eventually manages to scramble to safety, but how long can he keep this up? ..
With Hank covering his tracks and shutting down the traces linking back to him, Andrea finds herself faced with a dead-end. Salgado tells her matter-of-factly that this is the end of the road, reminding her that the Rebollo story is good enough.
While all this is happening, Guero gets himself arrested and immediately threatens what Chapo has built for himself behind bars. Thanks to Neto’s words of wisdom, Chapo decides to take control of the Sinaloa cartel for himself, transferring Guero out of the cell and even getting Neto out too. ..
Andrea finally speaks to Walt, who testifies about the torture and what happened with Rebollo. His desire to try and catch Amado no matter what has blinded him. “We’re not the good guys” He says matter-of-factly, realizing that his desperation has turned him away from the righteous path. Then again, working with the corrupt Rebollo will do that for you!
David Barron and Salgado are both assassinated. Unfortunately, so too is Victor when Rogelio learns that he’s been working with the DEA all this time. He shoots him at point-blank range, leaving him in a pool of his own blood.
An anonymous tip has led to the arrest of Amado on July 7th. However, he actually died while undergoing plastic surgery in a last-ditch attempt to try and change his appearance. With the “Lord of the Skies” dead, Carlos then dies in 2002 with thousands attending his funeral. That’s pretty ironic given several years prior there’s an investigation done linking him to the drug cartels.
In Mazatlán, Ramon is killed. Mayo calls Enedina to let her know; his final revenge for the trouble the Arellano family have caused him. ..
Walt decides to press forward with his transfer, despite the strained relationship with Dani. He uses his skills as a DEA agent to manipulate dealers into trusting him, continuing to use his words to manipulate those around him. ..
The final shot of the season shows Marta walking along a beautiful beach and inside her house. The camera pans across to the piano where a toy plane happens to be; a reminder of how close Amado came to flying out to safety. ..
The Episode Review
The Narcos series has ended with a satisfying and conclusive story, following the lives of its characters as they try to find salvation in the wake of Mexico’s devastating drug war. This well-told, complex story has used its many different players to tell a comprehensive and compelling tale of the drug war in Mexico.
Walt’s return to his old tricks is a nice way to round out his character. Mayo gets the last laugh on the Arellano family too, while Victor meets a grim end. In fact, Victor’s whole story here is obviously designed to shed light on that femicide epidemic and while there’s no resolution, it’s unsurprising given it’s still going on now.
The final scenes of the movie wrap up all the loose ends and leave the audience with a satisfying feeling.
Narcos: Mexico is a well-written and exciting show that keeps things moving until the end. The writing is clear and easy to understand, making it easy to follow the story. The show has done well to keep things interesting throughout, making it a great choice for anyone looking for an exciting crime drama.
