He who snitches…
In the opening scene of episode 5 of “Narco-Saints,” tension is palpable as Yo-hwan makes an unscheduled visit to Chen’s restaurant in Chinatown. Yo-hwan wants Chen to allow him to use his meth networks to sell his cocaine in time to save his life from the Cali cartel. ..
Chen feels more inclined to sit back and wait for Yo-hwan to be killed. That way he gets his chance to ascend to the cocaine throne without even lifting a finger. Yo-hwan brings up points that Chen can’t ignore and he agrees to help but only if Yo-hwan hands over Preacher. I told you Chen was not one to let a Judas go freely!
David and Yo-hwan argue over the pros and cons of using Chen while Kang updates Chang-ho on the looming danger that is the Yo-hwan-Chen collaboration. They must do everything possible to salvage the original plan and the responsibility lies fully on Kang’s shoulders.
Kang goes to see Yo-hwan and tries to use his smooth charms to convince him to use the Puerto Rico route. He pushes Yo-hwan too far off the ledge and things take a dramatic turn. His gun is confiscated by Yo-hwan’s men and he is escorted out of the premises by his bodyguards. For the first time, Kang’s negotiating skills fail but he is a determined man, he won’t give up easily.
He goes to Chen and discloses Yo-hwan’s plans to grow cocaine in the military land in Suriname. He tries his best to change Chen’s mind and get him to kill Yo-hwan instead. He is just about to make his final case when Yo-hwan calls Chen to let him know that he will hand over Preacher. ..
In the latest episode of “Preacher,” things are heating up as the NIS is on standby and Yo-hwan is on the move to get the shipment ready. However, Preacher is about to be attacked after Yo-hwan betrays him. I am literally on the edge of my seat in this episode as the stakes are raised even further with Chen ambushing Yo-hwan before he can move the drugs. ..
Preacher is a powerful fighter and he single-handedly manages to fend off Chen’s men. However, Yo-hwan, David, and his personal bodyguard (who served time with Kang) escape through some underground tunnels but they don’t succeed in taking the cocaine. The drugs are left in the hands of Chen who calls Kang and he advises him to take the cocaine to a safe location and stay put until he calls him again.
Kang and Chen argue that the Puerto Rico plan is not feasible given the current state of the mission. Chang-ho is hesitant to give up Kang, but Yo-hwan argues that it is their only chance to save the mission. They are able to convince Chang-ho to keep Kang on board.
Yo-hwan is reeling from the recent events and is more driven than ever to find the rat in his household. He calls for a meeting with everyone who has been to the warehouse and Kang is brought in. Kang, in his ability to remain calm in any tense situation, manages to get through the ordeal and David ends up with a bullet to his head. Hmm! Was David really the spy? Yo-hwan is not convinced that someone as “spineless” as David managed to betray him with no help.
Despite urgent matters, the team is still concerned about who was helping David. Chen takes it upon himself to deliver the cocaine back to Kang, but is worried about the consequences. ..
Kang is in a difficult position. He has been working with the undercover agent on the ground, Preacher, and he is about to be caught. However, Preacher turns up just in time and offers Kang a hand. This shows that he is not only an ally but also a friend.
Yo-hwan is a high-ranking official in the Chinese government and he has been offered the job of replacing Chen Zhen as the head of the Chinese Drug Enforcement Agency. He is willing to do anything to get his hands on the drugs and gain favor with the President. The President thinks this is a great idea and sends his troops to Chinatown in order to take down Chen Zhen.
Kang and Preacher arrive at Chen’s location and Preacher immediately kills him. It looks like the Puerto Rico plan is officially underway.
The Episode Review
The episode ended with a bloodbath as expected. Yo-hwan and Chen had a long history of tension and it came to a head in the final moments of the episode. David paid a heavy price for his role in the conflict, and I feel sad for him. ..
In the end, both Preacher and Kang managed to save themselves. Their ability to remain calm under pressure was admirable. This was another great episode. ..
