Medusa (2025) s02e08 Episode Script

[tense music playing]
[Danger] Esperanza!
Esperanza!
[grunting, panting]
[grunts]
"THINKING IS DIFFICULT,
THAT'S WHY MOST PEOPLE
PREFER TO JUDGE." CARL JUNG.
[music turns somber]
[Danger panting]
Are you okay?
Hey, Esperanza.
-[Esperanza grunts]
-You're okay?
-Esperanza.
-[gasps]
[ringing tone]
I have a ten-seventy.
We're at the nursery,
about four miles away from the city.
I need an ambulance right now!
[music fades]
[cell phone vibrates]
Danger?
Where?
What do you mean that there's a fire?
Is my mom gonna be okay?
Danger, I'm on my way!
[Spanish song playing]
[both moaning]
[Cristian moans]
[Dalila moans]
[cell phone ringing]
[song fades]
[Dalila] Don't answer that.
[Cristian grunts]
Bárbara.
Oh, God…
Hello.
A fire broke out
while Mom was in the nursery.
Thankfully, Danger was there to help,
but that's all I know.
What are you saying? Is Mom okay?
Why is she with Danger? What happened?
I honestly have no idea, Cristian.
I'm just about to get to the hospital.
Please, get here fast.
Can you please move faster?
-What happened?
-My mom was in an accident.
-I have to go.
-I'm coming with you.
[suspenseful music playing]
[door opens and closes]
[music fades]
What are you doing up so late?
Nothing.
Come here.
Come.
-[Úrsula coughs lightly]
-Have a drink with me.
[scoffs] Oh, no, Dami! It's late.
Come on, come on. Let's celebrate.
No, I'm… too tired for that.
It seems like things
are finally changing around here.
Finally!
Fortune is on my side again.
-That's so great, Dami.
-Hmm?
But you know what though?
I'm not feeling too well.
What the fuck?
-You're always up for it.
-My head hurts, my love, you know?
Oh, and why's that? Huh? Hm?
-I don't know.
-You know what?
[menacing music playing]
If you're going to open that pretty mouth,
then you better make it worth my time. Hm?
That's it…
[grunts]
[grunting]
[Esperanza coughs]
Mom!
-Don't move.
-[grunts]
-How are you feeling?
-Calm down, sweetie. I'm fine.
Luckily, Danger got there right on time.
What were you doing
so close to the nursery?
-Um…
-[Bárbara] Hey, what's going on?
Esperanza asked for my help
finding some of Medusa's former employees,
who are accusing your dad of abuse.
Mom, did you break your promise
and drag Danger into this madness?
I can't let Damián get away
with it any longer.
The sexual harassment accusations
against your dad appear to be assault.
And in many cases…
it was rape.
No, as far as I know,
they were just orgies, Mom, okay?
Orgies with women
who participated voluntarily.
Some, yes.
But others went out of fear and pressure.
Not everything was consensually agreed on.
Can you prove that?
We don't have any proof yet,
but we know there are many out there.
And it's their eyewitness account.
And if there are so many, then…
it could be true.
And on the other hand…
one of the abuse cases led to…
the birth of Damian's other son.
[tense music playing]
So you have another brother.
Excuse me?
Damián had a son with a woman
who used to work for Medusa.
[Bárbara] What's his name?
Diógenes Piña.
[music peaks, then fades]
Yeah, I've got all our best guys on it.
Everyone's here and working.
Let me know if anything comes up.
I'll be waiting for any news, okay?
-Yeah, sounds good.
-Speak soon. All right, take care.
So what should we do about your mom?
I'm going to send her abroad with Maya.
I have to start preparing her for that.
I doubt she'll want to go.
You promised we'd tell each other
everything, but now there's this?
I'm sorry, sweetheart.
-How could you not tell me?
-I know. She's just looking out for you.
She made me promise
not to tell you anything. That's all.
I couldn't betray her trust.
-But my trust you would?
-No, no.
-This is different.
-Mm.
I was going to tell you.
She was going too.
It was just a matter of time.
Hey. How's Mom doing?
She's fine,
but it could have been a tragedy.
-It wasn't, thanks to you, Danger.
-There's no need to thank me.
-What room is she in?
-In 301, just over there.
-Back there?
-Mm.
-Thanks. I'll be back.
-[Danger] Okay.
Look, I've also stepped up security
at the house, and here at the hospital.
Thank you.
And I'm so sorry, really.
You had so much to deal with
at the company. Believe me.
-We were gonna tell you about it later.
-It's fine. Let's get out of here.
-Another son? What do you mean?
-You just have to accept him now.
-Listen to your girlfriend.
-Are you 100% sure that he's his son?
-I'm 99.9% sure he is, Cristian.
-Fuck that. This is just what we needed.
What impeccable timing.
So now what? What's next?
-You should meet each other.
-No fucking way.
-Calm down.
-No way I'm signing up for that bullshit.
Do you think
that meeting your brother is a joke?
I already have two sisters.
That's enough siblings.
Now you have another brother.
Having my dad's blood
doesn't make him my brother.
Can't you relax?
Don't get involved.
You don't know what this means.
-Cristian, your attitude is disappointing…
-What are you saying? I'm being realistic.
No, you're actually being classist.
What's the problem?
That Diógenes is a humble man?
That unlike you, he wasn't born
with a silver spoon in his mouth?
-That's not what I meant.
-Then what is it?
What do you think it is?
Do you think that Dad is going
to welcome him with open arms?
Just leave him alone!
[hospital monitor beeping]
-You don't think I'm racist, do you?
-[Dalila] Of course not.
-Obviously not!
-But look at how you're behaving.
You're accusing me
of being something that I'm not!
My family might be a little racist,
but that's not me. I swear!
-You're just an elitist.
-Not one bit.
Okay.
-Where are you going?
-I'm not staying.
-Come on. What is this?
-Cristian, this is serious.
What's the matter?
Why are you acting this way?
Do you think being rich entitles you
to act like you're royalty?
Ah, okay. Is this because of Diógenes?
Exactly.
-Dalila!
-We'll talk later, okay?
Baby! My love! My…
-This is ridiculous. You…
-[door opens, then shuts]
[muffled shouts]
[eerie music playing]
[Maya] Mom!
[music turns tense]
[music fades]
[Maya] No, Nina!
[both laughing]
Yeah, obviously.
Hello.
Hey, Bárbara!
May we talk for a moment?
Yeah.
Uh… I'll see you later.
No. We can talk in front of my girlfriend.
Okay, hearing this from me is better.
Everything's arranged for you
to leave for Miami as soon as possible.
Aunt Vivi's there,
you can keep each other company.
No way. I won't go into hiding again.
We're being threatened.
Just like you won't leave Medusa,
which you love more than us,
I'm not leaving Nina.
This is getting out of control
and is extremely dangerous.
Because they all hate you!
You ever wonder why?
But I'm not gonna pay for that!
-I think, Maya, maybe you…
-Quiet.
Do you think being her partner now
gives you the right to an opinion?
-You're pathetic.
-No, Bárbara.
I agree with you. She should go.
I just want her to be safe…
-What do you mean?
-It won't be for long, will it?
You'll know when she's back.
You know I don't want you to go, Maya,
but what if something happens?
[all] Guarahí is safe to use!
Stop the slander and abuse!
Guarahí is safe to use!
You are all a bunch of fools.
Hi, sweetie? How are you?
Hi, Dad. I just wanted to tell you
that I'm leaving town.
What do you mean you're leaving town?
Okay, just relax and talk to me.
Well, Mom wants me to go to Miami
for a while with Auntie Viviana.
It's going to be fine, Dad!
What do you mean it's fine?
I don't get it. What's happening?
Your mother hasn't made me
aware of any of this.
She's just worried about our safety
'cause of all these threats.
I don't give a damn
about what happens to your mother.
I only care about you!
You're coming to live with me, period.
Is that clear?
What's that noise in the back?
Where are you?
At Medusa. A bunch of idiots
are here trashing our family's company.
-Don't worry. I'm defending it.
-Listen to me. I won't allow--
Maya.
-What is it? Calm down!
-What do you mean?
Let's go.
[tense music playing]
She's at Medusa trying to act
like she's a big activist
What happened to her?
She's supposedly there
defending it from idiots
who are protesting against it!
And that other idiot, Bárbara,
won't pick up! God damn it.
[door shuts]
[ringing tone]
I need you to send reporters to cover
the protests over at Medusa right now.
[crowd protesting]
Everybody, listen!
Please, listen to what we have to say!
Wait a sec! Just wait!
Listen to us!
We have brought you a document
from the Medusa company!
It's a report on Guarahí.
In this document,
it specifies the composition
of our natural, healing supplements
that we use.
We won't let people trash
the good name that is Medusa!
We won't let you all destroy Guarahí
without evidence.
And we're going to find out
who is behind this media attack too!
Guarahí saves lives!
It helps people! Come on!
[all] Guarahí is safe to use!
Stop the slander and abuse!
Guarahí is safe to use!
Stop the slander and abuse!
[crowd] No to the killer mushroom!
Down with Medusa!
We're coming to you live
from Medusa's headquarters,
where a huge group of people
are protesting and accusing
the Eternals line of causing
the youth in our country serious damage.
Get your facts straight.
What they're saying is false.
Tell NTB live on air,
in your own words, what's going on today.
All Medusa's holistic products
are safe to use, and this is the evidence!
Girl, what are you talking about?
How can you deny it?
They're lies, goddammit!
That's slander! We'll sue you!
[woman] Hang on. I know you.
Aren't you the daughter
of that witch Bárbara Hidalgo?
Use your brain, stupid idiots!
-That's her daughter!
-Get out!
[crowd clamoring]
[reporter] They're trying to kick me out!
As you can see, things have escalated.
Let go of me!
[Maya] They're reporting the company
to sabotage us! We have all the evidence!
Bárbara Hidalgo,
you've been labeled a murderer.
A statement, please. You've been labeled
a murderer. What do you have to say?
-Maya! What are you doing?
-Defending our company…
Get her inside right now.
Nina! Why are you two here? Get them out!
-Get them out right now! Move it!
-[crowd] Murderer!
-Get off me!
-They're all calling you a murderer.
Any comment?
[crowd clamoring]
Mrs. Hidalgo, any comment, please?
[crowd] Murderer!
What is wrong with you two?
How could you get involved with that?
Don't exaggerate.
Maya, promise me
that you won't do this again.
I'm sorry. We didn't want all this.
It got out of control.
People out there were super aggressive.
When you arrived, it got worse.
Until you leave, you will be grounded.
Don't ever put your life at risk.
-Am I clear?
-Did you keep taking the mushroom pills?
Enough. It's over.
You both will be going home
right now with the escort.
Take them back to the house.
They are not allowed to leave!
-[man] This way, please.
-We're going.
[tense music playing]
[music turns sinister]
[music fades]
THESE ARE THE BULLETS YOU'LL HAVE TO PULL
FROM THE STIFF BODIES OF THOSE YOU LOVE
[Bárbara] Come to my office.
I'll tell you when you get here.
I wish I didn't have to tell you this,
but at the moment,
the prime suspect here is your dad.
Yes, but attacking his own children?
I know it sounds horrible,
but he threatened your mom at the nursery.
If he was capable of doing what he did
and is now trying to murder her…
My dad is a monster!
-Yeah, he is.
-It's crazy!
That's right,
but we don't have any evidence.
I have to take these bullets back
to the station to see if there's any DNA
and find the person
or people responsible for it.
Look, they're going to make a mistake
at some point, and we'll be ready.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
-I love you.
-I love you, too.
Love you so much.
-[Camilo] So was the idea to kill her?
-No, of course it wasn't.
Then what?
I'll talk to that bastard about this.
I want you to follow this guy named Piña.
Yes, sir. As you wish.
You will report to me,
like you've been doing.
[door opens]
-So, Damián, you wanted to see me?
-Yeah.
I want us to have
a family gathering tomorrow night.
You will organize it.
[Bárbara] We think
that Dad is behind everything.
There's still no evidence,
but he threatened Mom,
then the fire broke out after.
It's too much of a coincidence.
He hates the two of us,
but I don't think
he's capable of doing that.
[Bárbara] Hmm.
Why was Mom the target?
After so many years too.
Have you forgotten what he did to Mom?
And now Diógenes Piña turns up.
She found him and is dead set
on letting everyone know he's his son.
So what do you suggest we do?
-Go see him.
-No, next idea. Big no. [chuckles]
Avoiding him won't make him disappear.
This asshole is saying he's our brother
because he wants a payout.
But that's it.
He is our half-brother, Cristian.
And him turning up here changes the rules
concerning Medusa and the inheritance.
We have to get him on our side.
With protests and this,
there won't be a company left to defend.
-[tense music playing]
-[exhales]
[melancholic music]
[keyboard tapping]
[cell phone chimes]
[cell phone vibrates]
I'M SAYING BYE TO DAD. DON'T WORRY,
ALL THE BODYGUARDS ARE HERE TOO.
[Maya] Hey!
-Did you get my message?
-[Bárbara] Yes, Maya.
Please, don't take too long.
I'm just worried about all of this.
That's all, sweetie.
Okay, I'm on my way.
Okay, I'll be waiting.
[melancholic music continues to play]
[Esteban] And that's called manipulation.
No, she's being threatened!
She wouldn't lie about that…
-Maya!
-Dad, enough.
-Do you think she's lying? Why would she?
-I don't know why.
I know she hates me
and doesn't want me near you.
Dad, no, come on. Please, don't say that.
There are certain things about life
you need to know, okay?
You're a woman, Maya.
Sweetie, you can't let anyone in your life
ever manipulate you. Do you understand?
Not even your mother.
You can't be a lackey for anyone!
She does terrible things, my love!
Did you see the way she acted
at the launch of my business? No, thanks!
Not to mention the things
she did before we divorced!
What'd she do?
I'm not going to go into details,
but you do need to know
something about her.
She was the one who wanted to separate.
I screwed up, but I did everything I could
to make up for my mistake tenfold.
I chose my family.
What did she do?
-She went and got a boyfriend.
-You did the same thing!
-Is this all about Danger?
-No, he's just her latest victim.
There were many before him.
[tense music playing]
Let's go.
[music fades]
I haven't been able to find traces
of a sniper rifle purchase anywhere.
-Even on the black market.
-Hmm.
[Porras] The caliber of the bullets
that hit Bárbara are the same.
And how are we doing
with the fire investigation?
Here's the report, bro,
but there's nothing.
And somehow,
the masked dude isn't even in it.
[tense music playing]
[keyboard typing]
Mom?
Mayi.
Maya told me all about the threats.
Do the police have any leads?
What do we know?
-All under control.
-Under control?
-Yes, thanks for bringing her.
-Fine, but come on…
This is a serious matter.
-Is Danger dealing with this or…
-Yes, he's on it.
You can't tell me more? This is serious.
Could you explain a little?
-I can't. It's part of the investigation.
-Ah! This guy isn't doing any of that.
-Don't do this.
-What do you want me to do?
They'll kill my daughter!
That's why I'm sending her out
of the country, so it doesn't happen.
-Calm down!
-Keep out! I'm talking to your mom!
Nobody will get hurt.
Danger is doing his job well.
-Detective Danger is on the case!
-Yes.
-Barranquilla's superstar.
-Calm down.
-That asshole is fucking useless to you!
-Hey!
What's the matter, man?
We're investigating.
We'll catch that asshole. Don't worry.
-Ah, good…
-What's your problem? Got anything?
-Any leads to catch him?
-Am I the cop?
You look nervous.
-Don't you ever mess with me.
-Dad!
-Get away from me.
-Don't you ever fuck with me.
-Dad, let go of him!
-Danger!
-Let go! Motherfucker! Let go of me!
-[Bárbara] Stop it!
-Fuck you, asshole!
-Calm down! Calm down.
-[Danger] Don't move.
-[Esteban] Sweetie!
If they kill my daughter…
I'll make you pay, motherfucker.
Fuck! These cops bleed the state dry.
Fucking lazy bastards!
-I'm sorry…
-How could you, honey?
That guy gets violent
every single time he sees me!
Not in this house, no.
[tense music playing]
[sighs] Sweetie,
I'm sorry about what happened.
Get out of my room.
But did you see how your dad behaved?
He showed no respect. None at all.
And he loves to poison your mind.
That's not true. You're a liar!
I'm not lying.
He does it to Danger and to me.
Are you gonna deny that too?
He treats me like an adult
and tells me what's going on.
Oh, yeah?
-He told me about your lovers!
-What?
You told me the divorce
was all about him and Tatiana.
But you played a part in that as well!
Your dad has no right
to talk to you about those things!
If you're not going
to tell me the truth, then get out!
[grumbles]
[music fades]
[eerie growling]
-[gun cocks]
-[gunshot]
[jungle animal calls]
[eerie growling]
-[door knocking]
-[Danger] Bárbara.
You're in there?
I'm coming.
One sec.
Hang on.
I really do apologize for what happened.
Honestly, I didn't want… that.
Especially with Maya there. I mean…
forgive me?
[melancholic music playing]
[music fades]
Good morning, Mayi.
What's wrong with you?
Did you suddenly just wake up all bipolar?
Maya, these are personal matters
that your dad should have never told you.
I'm not going to justify
what I did during our marriage.
I admit that I've been
a little agitated lately.
But it's the stress
of everything happening with Medusa.
Sure it's not the pills?
No, not those.
You told me yourself
you tried it and didn't feel anything.
It must be difficult being you.
[melancholic music playing]
To be honest, it really is.
Why are you saying that?
Because of everything you've been through.
So much pressure, stress, the family…
Well, stress isn't always bad.
It's there to protect you.
That's what you thought
before the accident.
[Danger] Are you both ready?
-We're going to be late.
-Yeah.
-[sighs] Let's go.
-[Danger] I'll get the suitcases.
Thanks. We'll have breakfast
at the airport. Come on.
Maya, we'll be late.
Maya, I want to tell you something, okay?
Your mom recently got a note
with two bullets.
One bullet has your name,
and one has my name.
-What?
-Yeah.
I'm telling you this,
so you understand the extent
of the problem that we're facing now.
So you don't even think about giving
your bodyguards the slip in Miami.
Look, Maya, we all want to help you.
I know you're going through
a rebellious stage these days,
but I care about you,
and I'm always here for you.
Please, be careful there.
And don't worry, I'll look after your mom.
-Have fun, okay? I'll be outside.
-Okay.
Promise me you'll be careful.
-Promise.
-I promise.
And please follow all of the instructions
from the security team in Miami.
Do you understand?
Message me when you're on the plane
and call me when you land. Okay?
Yeah, okay.
Bye, bye.
Ciao.
[emotional music playing]
I'm so sorry, Mom.
[announcer] Passengers traveling to Miami,
please proceed to boarding gate number…
-You're the love of my life, Mom.
-And you're the love of my life.
-I love you.
-I love you too. So, so much.
Wait, I've covered you in…
Hurry.
[Maya laughs softly]
[music fades]
ELUNEY, ANSWER ME!
HOW CAN WE FIX THIS? I NEED YOU!
[Esperanza] Are you ready?
I didn't think you'd join.
It's part of my job, no?
Yeah, of course.
But I'm worried about Eluney.
She's not replying.
She'll come through.
Despite all the things I did for her,
she left the company and ignored me.
But no, I don't need her.
The only thing that matters
now is the truth coming out.
Let's go.
[Esperanza sighs]
The counterclaim to stop
the lies of the families
who made irresponsible accusations
against our products has been filed.
We'll show them with facts
that both Guarahí and The Guide
are medicines made for the body and soul.
Go ahead, Mom.
I want to say that the concentrations
of active ingredients
we put in our products are not high enough
to be considered addictive.
I guarantee these pills
are perfectly safe.
The ingredients include
active biomolecules,
and that includes beta-glucans, terpenes,
ergothioneine, haricenones,
fatty acids, and Omega-3.
You can get all of these substances
yourself at the store.
They can be found in numerous foods
and other supplements.
It's also important to clarify
that in all of the certificates
that I'll be presenting to you,
it is proven that we are accredited
by the Department for Business
and the Superintendents
of Medicine and Agriculture.
Thank you very much.
Therefore, Medusa, with me at its head,
will stop at nothing in this investigation
to bring this unjust smear campaign
to its final conclusion.
-Thank you so much.
-Thank you, everyone.
Forgive me for the way I spoke
to you the other day. I'm sorry.
You have no right
to stop my investigation.
I'm honestly amazed
that you're sticking up for Damián.
-How could you defend him?
-You really think I'd defend Dad?
So you downplayed it.
Don't tell me you deny that?
Orgies? And mostly consensual?
I already said I was sorry.
Mom, I'll always support you, okay?
I think it's great
you're seeking justice, truly.
I know you do, my love.
But ultimately…
Damian's no match for me.
[Latin music playing]
Ah!
♪…sent me to say! ♪
Oh, mother… Lina!
[Diógenes singing]
She sent me to say, beautiful lady ♪
-[man] My guy!
-So did you win?
-[man] No.
-How many of those do you want?
Three?
[Esperanza] Hey! Let's go.
Don't just stand there.
-Let's go.
-[Diógenes speaks indistinctly]
[all] I call her
and write to her, ay, ay, ay, ay ♪
Because she doesn't know about me
ay, ay, ay, ay ♪
But how would she even know
since my beautiful mom is no longer here?
-[man 2] That's right!
-Diógenes!
-Esperancita! Hi!
-[Esperanza] How are you?
Oh, it's such a pleasure
to see you here, Esperanza!
Yes, I wanted my children to meet you.
Oh, wow! So these two are my siblings!
[laughs]
No way!
Such a pleasure, a real pleasure. Wow.
What a trip, huh?
To have Barranquilla's royalty here
in the 'hood, yeah?
[Esperanza] Not at all.
We share the same blood, yeah?
But I look a bit different to them,
wouldn't you say so?
Bárbara, you're a beautiful little doll.
Just beautiful.
Nice to meet you.
And look at this piece of meat.
I mean, this guy is hot! [laughs]
There's no way.
Can you believe that we're related?
No. [scoffs]
-Nah!
-Do you have time to come over?
So you can say hi
to the rest of the family?
Count me in. I'd love to. I'm up for that.
There's always time for family.
And 'cause family is so important.
Get that in your heads.
There's always time for it, right?
It'll have to be in two hours.
I've got to go to this other commitment.
Of course, you must have
all these meetings with ministers,
politicians, and all, right?
-Enough.
-The Environmental Minister!
With all the noise around here, help me.
You guys have the contacts!
Especially you,
you have a knack for that stuff, I heard.
I'll get you a table
and some drinks. Yeah?
What are you drinking?
-No, no, no.
-Of course you are!
I'll bring you all something now.
A table for you. Hell yeah!
It's my family!
Mami! Let's set a table over here.
Please, sit down.
Uh! These are my siblings!
[car horns honking]
-[Tilita] Hi, honey!
-[Porras laughs]
Hey babe.
[menacing music playing]
[Tilita] Honey, come inside.
[reporter] According to Caribbean News,
the police are still on the lookout
for the suspect in the multiple murders
that have created chaos
in the city of Barranquilla.
We will continue to bring you
this story as it develops.
[music fades]
[Camilo] Thanks.
[door opens]
I tell you that I'm the guest of honor
in this house from now on, huh? Look.
See, that's my dad.
You never said he was a Mulatto.
Let him in.
[Diógenes huffs]
How do you like that, papi?
[Damián] Diógenes.
Welcome, son.
As soon as I got that message saying…
that you needed me
for some major business ordeals…
I obviously didn't think it was you.
[ominous music playing]
What are you saying?
You know being my son is a great asset!
I know, I know.
Business that will bring you
many benefits, my nephew.
Let me tell you that I'm going
to make up for all the time we lost.
I'm truly sorry.
I just found out you exist.
But I promise you that we'll get back
all the lost time that you deserve.
[music turns tense]
Maybe we could start with the hug
that we owe each other.
After so many years.
Uncle Camilo.
Papá.
[tense music intensifies]
There.
Diógenes Hidalgo.
Get ready.
Your life is going to change now, son.
[laughs nervously]
Yeah.
[music peaks, then fades]
[Latin music playing]
[music fades]