Salvador (2026) s01e06 Episode Script

1
[tense music playing]
[music fades]
Please.
[ominous music playing]
Don't worry, I'm not gonna rat you out.
And neither will Julia.
[Martín] That's not why I'm here.
I need to show you something.
Have you found out who killed Milena?
-No. Not yet.
-Yeah.
Salvador. Salvador, listen to me, please.
It's about Dávila, that businessman.
Carla says I'm invited
to a dinner at his house.
But I don't know if I'm going.
I'm gonna show you something
that could help you decide.
So come with me, Mr. Aguirre.
ATTACK FOLLOWING
FRIDAY PRAYERS AT M-30 MOSQUE
FOREIGN MINORS HUNTED IN SAN BLAS
TENSION IN LAS HERAS
AFTER BEATING OF ELDERLY MAN.
So?
Nicolás Dávila is behind
everything that's happening.
And everything that's happening to you.
I barely got done burying Milena.
Honestly, I think I'm done
with all of this.
-I mean, that's what you wanted, right?
-I know.
But I owe you this.
No. Don't be cynical, Martín, please.
I'm over it.
You and the rest of your force
have done absolutely zip
since Milena's murder took place.
First, I'm interfering,
then you threaten me,
then you tell me
to let my daughter rest in peace,
and now you want me to help? Why?
Because I found out Julia's a rat
and you're using her daughter against her.
Salvador. Listen to me, please.
It's your decision.
We are positive
Dávila funds the White Souls,
Love Madrid, and even the bar Pollo Frito.
-You know, but you do nothing.
-It's not easy.
He's got the police, the judges,
and politicians in his pockets.
I need very solid evidence
if I want to take on police
who have been corrupted.
And it's them… who are the ones
preventing this case from getting solved.
They are stirring the pot,
making everyone think
the immigrants are the problem.
Understand?
And they have the support
of Azucena Hernández.
She's creating a new extremist group.
They are devious and much more subtle.
Watch this.
Do I condemn violence?
Of course I do. But from both sides.
Let us not forget
that those responsible
for the violence here
are the governments with open-door
policies favoring the immigrants,
which also punishes true Spaniards
who don't vote for them.
This is a perfect opportunity
for you, Salvador.
-What? Me?
-Yes, you.
Dávila never allows
for strangers in his house.
Never.
No, no, no, no, I don't know.
I'm, uh… I'm not very experienced.
I… I only know medicine.
That's it. I'm just a father
who got caught up in all of this.
What do you want from me?
This is for the police.
Go to that dinner.
And accept any offer made by Dávila.
-Any offer.
-[Salvador sighs]
And report back what you learn.
Of course, I could be cynical.
But you know what?
I definitely want to assist Julia.
And if I can take apart the White Souls
and prove that it was thanks to her,
it'll be easier for me
to bring her daughter back to her.
Got it?
I know it's very difficult.
But we need you, Salva.
[gate buzzes, opens]
[children chatter in distance]
[gentle music playing]
THE GARDEN CHILDREN'S HOME
[Julia] Ana.
Ana, right here, honey.
Ana, quickly now.
-Mommy.
-Hello, my love. How are you?
How's my lovely witch today?
Mama, you're here today!
Of course I came today, darling.
Why wouldn't I? How's my little one?
[kisses] How are you?
Oh, my little girl. Are you all right?
Huh? What's up with you, beauty?
Did you get into a fight today?
I wanna go home with you. Can we?
Listen to me, Ana.
Today life for you will change.
But only for a very short time.
Just a little while.
You're gonna meet some new people
who will look after you for a little bit,
and you're going to do great, okay?
After that, how many lives
do you want to spend with me?
How many am I allowed to have?
All of them.
Every single one.
We can spend all of our lives together.
And I promise that when you return, Ana…
When you return, we will never
be separated from each other.
Not anymore.
Believe that?
-Yes.
-Yes?
You know Mama tells the truth.
Give me a kiss, my love.
-[bell ringing]
-It's time to go now.
Goodbye, Ana. I love you.
[inaudible dialogue]
SHOCKING STATEMEN
CONCERNING HUSBAND'S DEATH
BOTH MY HUSBAND AND THE MURDERED GIRL
ARE VICTIMS OF ARAB VIOLENCE
ROSA GARCÍA, OFFICER'S WIDOW
MINT AND CINNAMON
[announcer] Next stop, Genova.
Once again, next stop, Genova.
[door opens]
[Rosa] Just a minute.
Yeah, I'm Salvador. I'm Milena's father.
What do you need? I have a lotta work.
I need to ask you something.
Why'd you say the Arabs did it?
You know it's a lie.
Please, I'm very busy working right now.
They did it.
The White Souls. You were on TV
with their lawyer. They lied to you.
I wasn't tricked at all, Salvador.
I'm not naive either.
They offered me a lot of money
to say it was the Arabs, and I accepted.
Was it Dávila? Nicolas Dávila?
Who?
I'm not sure what you want.
I did what I had to do.
And the truth?
I'm not expecting you to understand.
But I know my husband would agree with me.
He believed there was no justice either.
He's a policeman.
He had witnessed way too much shit.
And that's the truth.
[zip opens]
[keys clacking]
[line ringing]
-[Julia] Yeah?
-I gotta talk to you.
So why'd you become an informant?
What do you mean, why?
The police blackmailed me.
Either I shared what I knew with them,
or I would never see my daughter again.
Why was Ana taken away?
Because I left her alone at home.
I went to a draka.
That's a prearranged fight.
I gave her two pills
so she would sleep while I was gone.
The fight lasted a long time.
I had to go to the ER with an injury.
So Ana woke up and got scared.
She was alone.
She opened the window,
screamed, the police came.
You can imagine what's next.
And when will you two be together?
I don't know.
They're dragging their feet.
So first, Velasco,
then the Molotov cocktail,
and then Pollo Frito.
I have no fucking clue.
[sighs]
So if I could find out
how to get your girl back,
would you leave this?
Yeah, but how can you do that?
The police made me an offer,
and I'll only do it if you promise me
that when you get her back,
you both leave Madrid.
Yeah, so where am I going? And how?
Who made you this offer?
Martín? Because I can tell you--
That's not your business. Yes or no?
I have no idea of what I'm accepting.
But I'd promise anything
to get my daughter.
Anything.
I'll get the check.
[server] That'll be 8.50.
[woman on TV] Breaking news.
Just a few minutes ago,
the shocking and horrific video
of the murder of white supremacist,
Milena Aguirre,
was leaked on social media.
The recording shows, in its entirety,
the violent attack
against the 21-year-old.
But unfortunately,
the assailants are not identifiable.
[server] Sir, 8.50.
The video shows the assailants
attacking hospital staff and patients.
And anonymous tips have come in,
leading investigators to believe that
Marseille supporters were responsible.
The video quickly went viral.
Authorities are investigating
the video's source,
which may be key
in identifying the assailants.
[somber music rises]
[music fades]
You feeling okay?
I don't know.
Everything is so fucking crazy.
Anyway, it's done. She can rest in peace.
At least I hope so.
You did all that you could.
I thought it would gimme some…
some semblance of peace,
but honestly, it's still very painful.
Oh, by the way, Toni isn't answering
my calls, and he's missing.
We're also missing meds
and syringes from the ambulance.
I'm sure we still have enough for work.
Hi, how are you? I'm Alba.
I'll fill in for Toni.
-A pleasure.
-Hello, Alba. Thanks.
Thanks. My pleasure.
Let's go. Right here.
[phone vibrating]
Hello, my friend.
Hey. Listen, so about that dinner
with the businessman, is it…
Dávila? Yeah.
We wondered if you were still deciding.
Right.
I'd do whatever it takes to find out
anything about my daughter
or that video that was leaked.
But you must know that you and I
have nothing to do with this.
Uh… So how am I to take that?
I want you to know that
I'm being completely honest with you.
I expect nothing less.
Great. Let me know.
[woman on radio] Control to Alpha 7,
we urgently need backup in Aravaca.
Alpha 9 is already on the scene.
They need backup. Code three priority.
[siren blaring]
[crowd chattering]
[upbeat electronic music playing]
[moaning]
-[Salvador] Who called it in?
-[Marjane] I have no idea.
Oh, good. Come quick. Yes, over here.
This way.
-It's Toni.
-Toni?
[Salvador] Shit, Toni?
-What happened?
-We have no idea who called this in.
We already used the defibrillator.
He's stable.
-He needs the hospital.
-[Salvador] No.
If we take him to the hospital,
he'll be found out. It'd end his career.
All right. It appears
he doesn't want our assistance.
We don't know if this is a regular habit
or if he parties on occasion.
We have no way of knowing for sure.
Yes, but we don't know about
the missing meds.
Does it look like
he has this under control?
What do you wanna do?
Drag him to rehab or something?
I don't know. He's not my partner.
That's why I pinged you.
It's up to you guys.
I don't know,
but I don't want to screw up his life.
What do you think, Marjane?
-We'll treat him here.
-[gagging]
Adolfo, you guys are good.
Right.
But you speak to the supervisor, okay?
-[Toni crying]
-Let's go.
Shhh, we're here.
-Okay, you'll make it. I got you.
-[unconsolable sobbing]
You're okay, sweetheart.
[machinery beeping]
[Toni] I'm so sorry.
[Marjane] It's okay. No worries.
[music fades]
[poignant music playing]
[engine starting up]
[doorbell ringing]
[music stops]
-Hello.
-Hello.
Good evening.
-Please, may I have your phones?
-[Carla] Of course.
Thank you.
All good.
Carla.
-As beautiful as always.
-[Carla chuckles] Thank you, Mr. Dávila.
-Thank you for coming.
-Of course.
Salvador. I've heard a lot about you.
My apologies for the excessive security.
I assume you're not armed.
However, now phones pose
more of a threat to privacy and safety.
Teresa must take them at the door
and give them back
when you are ready to leave.
You can't use them, and,
of course, we won't touch them either.
I hope you don't mind.
I'm extremely serious when dealing with
security and privacy issues.
Because, speaking honestly,
you are my guests,
and you were invited to my house
and not coming as witnesses.
Big difference.
Honestly, I'm not sure why I'm here,
but thanks for the invitation.
Any friends of Carla are friends of mine.
Of course, most of her enemies are
also friends of mine, seriously. [laughs]
In this life, you can never be sure.
Please, come inside.
Salvador, I think you already know
the Dorado brothers.
Alejandro and Ignacio.
Yes.
And this is Azucena Hernandez.
Yes, I see you on TV.
I was so very saddened
for what happened to your daughter.
Thank you.
The Dorado Brothers are
certainly not making things easy for you,
but don't worry,
by the time you leave tonight,
you will have all the answers you seek.
My father, a day laborer,
would tell me frequently,
"Whenever you go into a new place,
make sure you locate the exit."
Whether it's a location or a conversation,
be ready to get out fast.
Because sometimes the entrance
and the exit are not in the same location.
Dorados, on this side.
The brothers, together.
Azucena, across from me.
And you, my doctor friend,
or ex-doctor if I'm to be more accurate,
and Carla to my left here.
Keeping her within arm's reach. [laughs]
Salvador, Salvador…
I was very interested in you coming.
-[Teresa] Tonight's dinner options are--
-No, no. Everyone gets meat tonight.
I'll have my usual crisp green salad. Hmm?
They wake up early, which is not my style.
Time is valuable.
It's not a boardroom here, so instead of
going around the room with intros,
this time I'll do introductions
for each of you.
Sound good, Salvador?
Shall I start?
Ignacio Dorado. Chief inspector
of the Madrid police department.
His brother, Alejandro,
a powerful attorney.
Azucena Hernandez. She's blonde and smart.
It happens, I guess.
She was in the cowardly far right,
but I persuaded her to go further.
I'm no fan of politicians
because I understand what they say,
but not what they mean at all.
However, with Azucena, it's the opposite.
I understand her meaning,
but I have no clue what she is saying.
[laughing]
And finally,
the queen of Pollo Frito. [chuckles]
She's smart and cunning. Don't cross her.
A former hairdresser,
who managed to become
a wonderful mama to all those boys.
The White Souls. What a ridiculous name.
-Not your best idea.
-[Azucena chuckles]
And last and maybe least, here I am.
I don't live in a cave.
I have a big, bright house with paintings,
books, wine, many things
that bring me joy and pleasure.
My wife is not here.
She's out with friends.
And no,
I don't have her locked in the cellar.
She's my age, not 20 years my junior.
She's actually a few months older
than I am.
A simple kinda man, I guess.
Not a brandy drinker, don't like golf.
I don't have affairs.
I mean, whatever some would think,
Azucena and I are not lovers.
I don't believe in God,
don't follow Real Madrid.
I'm not a fan of hunting or bullfights.
In other words, you expected a cliché,
and I am simply not that man.
No. Thank you.
You need intelligence to win this war.
Why do you think
that we still haven't had…
a revolution against immigration?
[soft somber music playing]
Well, I hope that we never have one.
You really think,
that after millennia of war
fought between Islam and Christians,
that we'll finally be friends
just because a few out there think
we can be harmonious.
[door closes]
Why?
As a point of principle?
But principles do not exist.
All principles were invented.
Here's how it works.
The people need to be told what to think,
then they discover how to act.
I always give Azucena a heads-up
about the acts we plan in advance,
whether it's the food distribution
in Lavapiés,
or the riot at the football match.
That's why the press had those images
in only a few minutes.
Then it immediately went viral.
That's called manipulation.
And boy, does it work.
And that's exactly
what your side is doing.
Manipulating.
Telling us that…
that multiculturalism is possible.
And what do we get in return?
A lovely 20-year-old daughter
who the Arabs murdered.
There's not any proof it was Arabs.
[Dávila] She was killed by radicals.
I don't care whether they are left-wing
or right-wing radicals.
What's important is
that neither would exist
if they hadn't been forced
to live with each other.
Now your daughter is dead.
You failed as a father,
you're a recovering alcoholic,
you live in a cramped group situation.
Right now, you are being
hit by a realization.
Both sides are saying different
and conflicting things.
Who do you believe and trust?
He doesn't know what camp he's in.
He doesn't know who to hate.
And the politicians we pay don't tell you.
Why is that?
Because no one out there tells the truth.
No one will tell the truth
until it's way past time for change.
Truth as a concept does not exist.
Truth and principles…
are completely fabricated.
Truth is created, not discovered.
Before the Twin Towers
or the Atocha attacks,
no one had a clue what a jihadist was.
Now everyone knows.
The Arabs were in Spain for centuries,
and not even Spaniards knew.
These days, you get on a plane
and the guy next to you has
a turban and a beard…
What's your first thought? Right?
Thanks to these attacks,
people now see things
they never saw before.
Terrorism is cruel, unfathomably cruel.
But it serves a purpose.
Now, people see that immigrants
are clogging up our hospitals.
That foreigners take their children
to our schools
without even bothering
to learn the language that we speak.
Mediocre politicians believe it's a drama.
But I believe it is an opportunity.
We have a window of time
to reverse this situation,
and that crucial moment is now.
But the people won't act
unless someone tells them what to do.
They need to realize that they count here.
That they are not alone.
That all of those Spaniards
who have seen immigrants
take away their rights
are not in the minority.
Actually, they are in the majority.
This is their homeland,
which they embrace,
and we have to do something to defend it.
But they need a leader.
You know it's true, Salvador.
They need to hear from someone like you.
You are the leader that Spain needs.
What?
You're a left-winger
who believes in flower power.
Until a group of radical Arabs
murdered your daughter.
There's nothing more convincing
than a convert.
My daughter was murdered.
And I don't want
what I believe in to die too.
Which, by the way, is not flower power.
-[silverware clatters]
-Carla, let me sit there. [sighs]
[Dávila] Have a seat.
Don't stand like a servant.
I know who murdered Milena.
I'll tell you who it was.
But you must give me something.
But there's nothing I have that you want.
You do.
You have your word.
You can't buy me
the way you bought that cop's widow.
Do you know how many times
a person can say no?
There is a limit, of course.
How many, you think?
It's ten.
Look.
This is a Romanée-Conti from 1991.
This is one of the most fantastic wines
on the planet.
I got it in an auction.
It's sublime. Give it a try.
-I'll pass. I'm an alcoholic.
-Oh, come on. Just a little bit.
No, thank you.
I insist.
Just one sip will do.
No. I'm sober, Dávila.
I don't know
where you stand on the matter,
but I don't trust a man who doesn't drink.
In business,
trust is a crucially important factor.
So, go on. Just a little bit.
[Salvador] No. I can't drink.
[music builds]
-[music halts]
-[laughs loudly]
I was just kidding!
[laughter continues]
And you fell for it.
It was just a game. Come on, man.
[Dávila clears throat]
How's your meal? Is there something wrong?
So have you even thought about
why your daughter joined us?
Why so many people
would happily trade democracy
for a decent job or home?
Yeah?
Why do you think poor people vote
for the far right?
Why is this happening now?
If my poor father could see this house
and a fat rich guy like me
surrounded by all this luxury,
he'd want to wring my neck.
But of course, times have changed.
Why do you think poor people vote
for a rich girl like Azucena?
'Cause she sells fake news.
No, and let me tell you why.
Because they want solutions, not talk.
That's what you want.
You want a solution, I have it,
and this policeman will give it to you.
What matters is the narrative.
And if that narrative is helpful
to getting power,
then we keep using that narrative.
Then that story turns into the truth.
That is perversion.
Well, life is perversion.
I have learned to put all my beliefs
into that which makes the most money now.
It's that simple.
Do you really know who murdered Milena?
Yes.
It wasn't the Arabs.
But it's necessary
that Spain thinks they did.
You claim that you love this country,
but you're lying to it?
No, I want to help.
Help you and Spain.
What if I figure it out on my own?
Or the police who aren't corrupted?
[laughing]
Precisely why I pay off the police.
For when a random person like you
tries to mess up my livelihood.
The police, or to be clearer, my police,
have already figured out the killer
and have the power to make that evidence,
and the killer, disappear.
I'll repeat my offer.
I'll tell you who did it,
you can see it with your own eyes,
and after that,
you will work for me against the Arabs.
[tense music rises]
Okay, I accept.
Teresa, could you bring
the inspector's tablet, please?
[nervously] I think that Salvador is…
Is a very respectable man.
Um… that was my… my impression
from the first time we met,
despite what his ex-wife had told me.
I… I have seen him try
to improve his life. Be a better doctor.
Better person.
I think that anyone, uh…
would be fortunate to… to have him here.
-[Dávila] Mm.
-Here by your side.
Oh wow. Instead of helping the guy,
I guess I should just fuck him.
[laughing]
Uh, no.
No, give it to Ignacio.
[Dorado] Thank you.
[shouting and screaming on video]
I've already seen this video.
Not all of it.
Watch to the end.
[screaming continues]
[tense music swells]
[man panting excitedly]
[music builds to climax]
[music steadies]
It's Mateo.
[Mateo] I told you, didn't I?
You see that? I did that.
That dumb bitch got what she deserves.
That fucking pussy will not hurt
another guy any fucking more.
She's fucking crazy. Yeah.
Bitch. Believe me.
You thought I'd puss out,
well I fucking did it. Right?
Thought I'd back down, right, Igor?
And Juan?
Well, I did it.
I fucking did it. Fuck yeah.
[Dorado] He's talking to incels
from a chat room abroad.
Uptight guys who hate women.
They can't get laid
and blame the women for it all.
Beta males.
As you can see, I wasn't lying.
As you may imagine now,
no way that man changes
the course of our mission
and modifies our initial plan.
He'll never get arrested or judged.
We'll take care of him.
Salvador.
This video will never see
the light of day.
[door opens]
[breathing heavily]
Salvador?
-Wait, please, Salvador. Just wait. Fuck.
-No. Not any closer.
Stay away from me.
You knew. This whole time, you knew!
This is why you took me here.
Am I right on this?
I'm here so I can watch
one of your boys kill my daughter.
A boy who I watched as a young man?
Who I knew his entire life?
You're all fucking psychopaths!
You know what?
I was only with you
because I needed information.
Definitely not because
I wanted to be with you.
And because… because you wanted it,
because you're a fucking fascist whore!
You're a fucking fascist. Fuck off!
No.
[sobs] No!
Milena was almost a daughter to me.
And you totally missed that!
You wanted to find the murderer of Milena.
Those images will never
get out of my head.
Fuck. Those images are
now burned there forever.
I didn't know.
[somber music playing]
No…
I didn't know.
[sobbing] I swear.
I didn't know.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
[intriguing music playing]
[music fades out]