Luisa "Adelita" Espina was the leader of Los Olvidados, a rebel group and a major character on Mayans MC, a spinoff based on the FX original series Sons of Anarchy. Played by Venezuelan actress Carla Baratta, Adelita makes her debut in the series' premiere episode, "Perro/Oc", in season one; playing a recurring role throughout the same and subsequent seasons.
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Biography[]
Background[]
After witnessing her entire family being murdered by the Galindo Cartel, Adelita becomes an activist against them, choosing to take care of children who are victims of the Cartel's violence by joining or starting the group, Los Olvidados.
As time goes on, Luisa realises she will never be able to destroy the cartel, she instead partners with their leader Miguel Galindo, making an offer he can't refuse. The pair agree to make sure that money gained from their illicit activities goes to the people that need it.
By season five, Luisa is desperately trying to battle being a mother and working a dangerous job for another cartel, who do no good with their money. Luisa is often tasked with collection of money from poppy fields. A woman refers to her as "the Devil", this is exactly what Luisa used to refer to Miguel and the Galindo Cartel as when she was leading Los Olvidados. Luisa has essentially become the very thing she swore to destroy all those years ago.
Season 1[]
"Perro/Oc"[]
Adelita, real name Luisa Espina is first seen with a group of young children, who are really Los Olvidados members. One of the kids tries to steal from a vendor but trips and is caught, Luisa approaches and sees a kind man step in and pay the vendor, she thanks him before gathering her children and leaving. Scolding the boy for being too slow.
Adelita and Los Olvidados are at their base in the mountains. Members of the Mayans Motorcycle Club of whom she is affiliated with arrive to drop off a stolen drug shipment from their own club. The man whom she met earlier, identifies himself as Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes and is also a member of the club. Angel Reyes explains that Miguel Galindo, leader of the Galindo Cartel has been able to figure out how their shipment was hijacked and Angel couldn't stop it without exposing himself. Adelita explains that she won't run from the cartel anymore and is determined to crush them.
"Escorpión/Dzec"[]
Adelita orders the kidnapping of Miguel's son. The kidnapping is successful. Adelita and Pablo, her second in command later walk through a town centre which has been littered with Los Olvidados propaganda papers.
Angel, EZ and the two other Mayans who are aware of the Los Olvidados partnership, Johnny "Coco" Cruz and Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez meet up with Adelita to try and get an explanation as to why she had Miguel's son kidnapped. Angel is frustrated that Adelita didn't tell him this was going down, he also hints that something romantic might be going on between the pair.
"Búho/Muwan"[]
Adelita and Pablo are taking stock of their supplies, there food and money are running low. They suddenly hear vehicles approaching and take cover and arm up, they are relieved to see it is just Angel, EZ and Coco. Angel explains that he may have found a buyer for the stolen drugs to get the Los Olvidados some much needed funding.
Los Olvidados later head in to the town square to purchase supplies, Mini, a young girl and a member of Los Olvidados, wants to bring another young boy, Andres back with them as she claims that the father and son killed by the cartel where his father and brother. Adelita gives in and allows Andres to join their ranks.
"Bat/Zotz"[]
Adelita asks Pablo to make contact with a nurse, Cristobal is sick and he needs some real medicine. Adelita travels with Mini, Andres and some other Los Olvidados members to meet the nurse and get some medical help for Cristobal.
"Uch/Opossum"[]
Adelita meets with a local Bishop, Rodrigo, he explains he knows Los Olvidados didn't kill the nun, but other benefactors are unsure. Rodrigo insists he will try to win favour back for Los Olvidados.
Adelita is later visited by EZ and Coco. Angel has been captured whilst trying to make a deal to sell the club's heroin for Los Olvidados, Adelita needs convincing but she agrees. They decide to try and bribe the police with the heroin instead of cash.
Coco, EZ, Pablo and Adelita return to the house to free Angel. The four are detained immediately while the heroin is checked. The boss likes what he sees but also knows who Adelita is and says he will be keeping her to turn her in for another reward. The rest head outside where the cops are jumped by Los Olvidados members who breach the house and kill the cops.
"Gato/Mis"[]
EZ, Coco and Angel arrive at the Los Olvidados camp to see Adelita. They finally have money from selling the drugs they stole from their club. Adelita is very grateful as the organisation was quickly running out of funding. Angel tells her they need to speak and she invites him inside. Angel admits that he is walking a very fine line within the club and they may be starting to suspect him, he wants Adelita to tell him everything that is going on. Adelita reveals to Angel that her real name is Luisa Espina and invites him to sit and she will explain everything.
Luisa and some Los Olvidados members including Pablo, Mini and Andres head out to buy supplies and make drops.
Luisa later calls the Galindo household, she explains that she represents Los Olvidados and has the demands to return Cristobal. Adelita demands 7 million pesos in cryptocurrency and that Miguel crosses the border to Mexico alone and then she will tell him where his son is.
Luisa and Pablo watch the CCTV cameras as Miguel arrives at the crossing. They call him to confirm that the money had been received, she directs Miguel to where Cristobal is and ends the call.
Luisa and Pablo watch from a rooftop as cartel henchmen breach a nearby warehouse. Luisa turns to Andres and removes the coordinates from her pocket, she questions the boy before telling him she knows he is not related to the bodies that were dumped in the square. Andres begs forgiveness from Luisa and Mini before Mini pushes him from the roof, he falls to his death.
"Cucaracha/K'uruch"[]
Luisa drives with Angel and EZ in the back of a van. She questions the brothers about their family before asking them to pull over, she gets in to a car as the brothers leave.
Luisa arrives at the house of Felipe Reyes, the father of EZ and Angel. She addresses Felipe as Ignacio before revealing a gun and asking him to sit. She takes out a torn photo of Felipe in his younger years with another man and explains its a photo she got from her father's box which he kept in a vent, the same vent where she hid whilst her family was murdered by the cartel. Luisa introduces herself as Adelita and Felipe knows who she is. Felipe questions how she found him and Luisa explains that it was due to his sons and their involvement in Los Olvidados. Luisa explains that Angel and EZ have no idea she is there and thinks meeting him was a random act. Felipe plays ignorant and demands Luisa explain what she wants.
Luisa explains that in 1988 her father, Pedro, left Mexico to flee to Venezuela where he met Luisa's mother under a new identity, nobody knew who he was. Luisa explains that when she was 6, cartel members attacked the family home and slaughtered everyone. The cartel squad leader explained to Pedro before he was killed that he was betrayed by a close friend. Felipe realises that she thinks he was responsible for selling out Pedro but explains to Luisa she should see something. Luisa questions what this is and he calmly responds that it is the rest of the picture that Luisa had.
Felipe opens a box of his own and takes out a copy of the same picture, where Pedro and Felipe can now be seen posing with three severed heads. Felipe has a host of other pictures of dead cartel victims. He explains that he was not in the cartel but had "sold his soul" to them. He tells Luisa that Marisol Reyes, his lover was also pregnant with their first son, Angel Reyes; and so chose to leave also. Felipe solemnly tells Luisa that he left but Pedro stayed, he didn't have a family and loved the money. He never knew what became of Pedro. Luisa begins to cry and demands to know who else could have betrayed her father. Felipe shows her another picture, one of himself and Pedro with a priest called Rodrigo. Rodrigo helped Felipe leave his old life behind and perhaps he did the same for Pedro. Upon seeing the picture Luisa is sick, knowing Rodrigo, he is an ally of Los Olvidados. Felipe asks Luisa that if is she is going to kill him, to not do it in his home. Luisa asks if she can have the picture of the three men and Felipe nods, Luisa goes to leave as the pair apologise to each other. She finally asks Felipe if her father was an animal, Felipe can't look her in the eye as he explains that they didn't start out like that.
Luisa travels to the border where Miguel is being held, she awaits his arrival as he is bought in by guards. He demands to know where his son is and he learns Cristobal is safe. Miguel tells Luisa that if she wanted him dead he already would be and Luisa confirms. A shocked Miguel hears that Luisa wants to work with the cartel. He sits as she shows him a live feed of some of his drug plants, Miguel continues to ask questions and Luisa answers by blowing up his various drug locations. Miguel scoffs as he questions Luisa asking her if she thinks that a few locations will impact his business. His confusion grows when Luisa affirms that she knows it won't do anything before showing even more locations, Miguel's whole operation. She tells him that all of those locations will matter and then Lobos Sonora, a rival cartel will usurp the Galindo Cartel all whilst Miguel is fighting a drugs charge. Miguel asks in disbelief if this was Luisa's plan all along and she confirms. Luisa explains the only way violence stops is if Los Olvidados and the cartel unite to stamp out other evil and simply point their own in the right direction. They will make a fortune and will give it to the people who deserve it.
Miguel isn't opposed to the idea of peace but wonders how they can trust each other, Luisa explains that they tell the truth, she reveals her real name to Miguel. She understands that trust won't come easily so they should have a third party to assist in operations. She leaves this decision up to Miguel and she leaves.
As Miguel is released from custody he passes by Luisa on his way out, she tells him that she'll be in touch, he nods and silently leaves.
"Serpiente/Chikchan"[]
Luisa visits Rodrigo, she tells him the church seems quiet, almost like something is amiss. Rodrigo sadly explains that he has tried to look after Luisa best he can but "your heart is poisoned". He then opens the door to reveal Nestor Oceteva, one of Miguel's henchmen. Rodrigo leaves as Nestor steps up to face her.
The club and cartel head out to the casino to meet with Miguel for the first time since he was released from custody. They sit down and he begins explaining that he has signed a deal, similar to one that his father signed 10 years ago. He goes on to explain that while he was detained at the border he was approached by someone else and offered a deal, that person was Adelita, better known as Luisa. The club are astounded at what they are seeing and hearing. Luisa then addresses everyone in attendance and her and Miguel confirm they are no longer enemies but are in fact partners. After the meeting Luisa meets the Mayans, feigning introductions when she speaks with Gilly, Coco and Angel.
Outside Luisa speaks with Angel, he congratulates her but she insists it was thanks to him. Luisa leaves in a car with Nestor.
As they exit the car Miguel introduces Luisa to Devante Cano, one of his close advisors. He then reveals another truth to Devante, that Adelita is the daughter of Pedro Espina, whom Devante killed years ago, and that he is being offered as retribution in order to deepen the trust between the cartel and Los Olvidados.
Miguel then offers Adelita a machete to enact her vengeance just like he killed her father with, to settle the family debt with her. Devante is later seen decapitated by Adelita.
It is also revealed that Rodrigo, the bishop who was going to sell out Luisa was murdered by Pablo his sins. Luisa and Nestor were in on the plan together.
"Cuervo/Tz'ikb'uul"[]
Luisa speaks to Mini as Los Olvidados settle in to their new base of operations, a small farmhouse. Mini is concerned about the dangers and needing to flee again but Luisa does her best to reassure her they will be safe. Angel later visits Luisa at the new house. Angel confides in Luisa that him and EZ are having issues. He is happy that Luisa is going to be in one place for the time being and Luisa invites him to stay the night, but he declines, stating he hates himself too much right now.
Season 2[]
"Xbalanque"[]
Luisa, Angel and Gilly drive to a poor part of Fresno; they give food, water and supplies to the desperate people. Luias greets Sederica Poloma, a senator who is trying to do good in the city. It is revealed to us that Luisa is pregnant also.
Luisa receives a call from Mini. She is scoping an assault led by the cartel. They are pretending to take down a Los Olvidados safehouse to win favour with Potter, whilst planting their own evidence. Luisa becomes concerned when she hears nothing from Mini on the other end.
Luisa and Pablo discuss Mini's state, we learn that she was held captive by mercenaries at the safehouse she was scouting and the Mayans murdered the mercenaries to save her.
"Xaman-Ek"[]
Angel goes to see Luisa, who is now staying at Vicki's place whilst they wait for the Hobart heat to blow over. They playfully argue about the gender of their soon to be born baby. Luisa; sensing something is off asks Angel what his issue is. He sadly explains that he doesn't want them to be a secret anymore, Luisa tells Angel they will speak the truth when the baby is born, he also tells her that he and EZ are heading north for a few days but doesn't explain fully. Luisa confesses she is concerned about Mini and her new surroundings, Angel says he will get Coco to take care of her.
Luisa is relieved when the club return with Mini safe. She ran away from the farmhouse and was almost caught by the mercs but was once again saved by the club. Luisa expresses that Mini only knows how to run.
"Camazotz"[]
Luisa finds Mini walking in on a man having sex with one of the prostitutes at Vicki's place. Mini is horrified and the man notices the large scar on Mini's face and calls her a freak. Luisa threatens the man and demands he apologises to Mini which he does. The pair leave and Mini laments that she doesn't want to be special she wants to be pretty like Luisa.
Luisa receives a visit from Alvarez and mentions that Mini is very sad about what the man from the previous night said about her. Alvarez sits with Mini and tells her about all of the scars and wounds on his body; he tells her that scars are a reminder that they are strong survivors and people should be proud of them. Mini hugs Alvarez.
"Lahun Chan"[]
Miguel, Luisa and Alvarez travel to meet with Palomo. Luisa asks Miguel how much she thinks Potter knows. Miguel says its hard to say but still thinks Luisa is the number one priority but he's being cautious due to Palomo's involvement and change of an uprising. They drive further out to the desrt and Luisa enquires about how Miguel is. He tells her that he's enjoying juggling two lives and screwing the DoJ for what they did to his father. Luisa tells Miguel that he loses a little piece of himself every time he comes to Mexico to do cartel business. Miguel is angry at this and quickly reminds Luisa that he is only here because of the irrefutable offer she made him some time ago. Alvarez informs them that they still have another hour of driving to meet Palomo.
They finally arrive at the village where they are supposed to meet Palomo. Whilst they await her arrival, Paco spots mercs riding up on their location. They don't have time to figure out why, Luisa realises she has to do something to keep the façade up, she takes guns from Galindo's men and barricades herself in a nearby shop, telling Miguel that when the mercenaries arrive, act like they've captured her, Miguel is very against the idea but knows that there isn't any other play to be made. The mercenaries arrive and Alvarez marches outside with Luisa at gunpoint, Hobart, the leader of the mercenaries hired by Potter quickly takes Luisa away as she spits in his face and curses out Miguel. The act was successful at making the cartel look like they are on Potter's side.
"Xquic"[]
Luisa is imprisoned in a dog cage whilst she is being held. Lincoln Potter, assistant district attorney and man responsible for leading the operation against Los Olvidados and Anna Linares arrive. Potter is infuriated to see that Hobart has locked Adelita in a dog cage as they didn't have a cell. Potter is surprisingly kind to Luisa, offering her to be checked over by a doctor and allowing her to use the bathroom to clean up. Linares and Potter then speak to Luisa. Luisa cuts to the chase to ask what they want from her. Potter very coldly replies that she will be held until her child is born and then she will be tortured for information; if that doesn't work then her baby will be used as leverage.
Luisa is moved to a safehouse whilst she awaits transport, she is able to see that Hobart is expecting an attack and he has two other decoys to try and throw any pursuers off. Whilst Luisa is being transported she hears bullets begin to fly, soon enough the car she is in has been stopped and Luisa is shocked to see that the Mayans have come to save her. Angel tries to flee with her but she refuses to leave, stating that if she disappears then there will be no more heat on the cartel or the club. Angel is devastated but is eventually pulled away and flees, Luisa is recaptured as backup arrives.
"Hunahpu"[]
Luisa finally gives birth to her son and he is quickly taken away.
Luisa is allowed some time with her son but becomes increasingly concerned when Potter and Linares keep watching her from outside her cell.
Season 3[]
"Pap Struggles with the Death Angel"[]
Luisa is continued to be held in torturous conditions whilst she is interrogated for information on Los Olvidados and their connections.
"The Orneriness of Kings"[]
Luisa is bagged and put in a truck, she is driving to a point and handed over to some other people. As she is being walked Linares whispers an apology in her ear, she is loaded in to the truck and driven off. Once inside the bag is taken off her head and it is revealed that she has been picked up by Los Olvidados posing as Mexican officials. Luisa seems broken and gives no expression once realising she is free.
They drive Luisa back to the Los Olvidados compound and Pablo greets her, Luisa continues to show no emotion. Pablo reveals that Palomo and the Galindo cartel have abandoned them and they are on their own trying to survive, he states there is a new cartel, Lobos New Generation trying to take over Galindo land. Luisa becomes increasingly concerned as she sees pregnant young girls and soldiers. Los Olvidados are also drug trafficking now. Luisa asks Pablo where Mini is and he hesitantly replies that she became a "problem" after Luisa was captured and she has left Los Olvidados. Enraged, Luisa attacks Pablo and begins to cry.
At some point, Luisa sneaks out of the Los Olvidados compound.
"Overreaching Don't Pay"[]
Luisa eventually makes her way back to Angel's house where she sits in the dark and watched Angel with another woman. She speaks up, scaring the pair as Angel stares back in disbelief.
"Our Gang's Dark Oath"[]
Angel tries to talk to Luisa and she tells him that their new-born son is dead. Angel wants to know what happened to their son but Luisa won't say. Luisa explains more of her tragic life to Angel and says she would have killed herself in custody if possible.
"Dark, Deep-laid Plans"[]
Angel offers Luisa to marry him and they can build a life together in Santo Padre. Angel offers Luisa to think about it as he leaves to go to the club.
Whilst Angel is absent, Luisa looks through his belongings to find some clothes, she also takes the chance to shave her head. Luisa also chooses to leave Angel.
"You Can't Pray a Lie"[]
Luisa is out and searching for Mini. She stumbles across a shelter of sorts which seems to be mostly comprised of children, she is successful in finding Mini eventually and is overjoyed.
"What Comes of Handlin' Snakeskin"[]
Mini explains to Luisa why she left Los Olvidados, she didn't want to fight anymore. Luisa explains that they have been betrayed by so many.
Luisa returns to the Los Olvidados safehouse, Pablo is surprised but happy to see her and even more surprised to see Mini. Pablo frantically tries to explain that they were abandoned by so many and he had to do everything he could to keep those who would stay. He tells Luisa that she left him after he had stood by her for so long. He tells Luisa that he loves her. Luisa tells him she knows before plunging a knife in to his stomach as the other Los Olvidados members look on horrified. Luisa finishes him off with another stab. A young boy quickly points a gun at Luisa but she quickly calms the boy, telling him she's back.
"The House of Death Floats By"[]
Luisa tells Mini that "We are Adelita" and makes her repeat it. A news article about Miguel can be seen in the background, Luisa clearly wants revenge on all associated with him.
Los Olvidados later infiltrate a press conference being held by Palomo. A young girl launches herself at Palomo but is quickly restrained, a security team rush Palomo in to the bathroom where she begins to phone for help as her guard clears all of the toilet stalls, he makes it through half of them before being shot in the head upon kicking open another one. Luisa and a masked Mini emerge from the stall and Luisa chastises Palomo and the Galindo cartel for abandoning the cause and using the situation for her own political advantage. Palmono continues to plead, calling her Adelita. Luisa remarks that she isn't Adelita; Mini removes her mask and states "I'm Adelita" before stabbing Palomo numerous times, only stopping when Luisa physically restrains her.
Luisa and Mini flee and find themselves in a field. Mini sobs as she says "Goodbye Adelita" to Luisa, she replies with "Hello Adelita" as she pulls herself away from Mini's grasp and walks away, leaving her behind.
"Chapter the Last, Nothing More to Write"[]
Linares sits at a restaurant and is joined by Adelita, she is shocked to see her and tells her she is relieved in a weird way. Assuming that she was dead after being released by Potter. Linares explains to Adelita that her son is dead and Potter shipped her off to Mexico to cover it up, he shut down the Santo Padre border out of spite and all Linares gets nothing for all her hard work after she tried to expose Potter. Linares takes out a cigarette and says she had to hide it from her husband and that keeping secrets seems pointless in the long run. She asks Adelita if she can make a phone call to say goodbye but she refuses. Linares apologises stating that Potter is a monster and she's sorry she didn't do more. Adelita asks if she is a mother to which she confirms; Adelita says she isn't going to kill her and she just wants to know where Potter is. Linares questions how Adelita knows she won't warn Potter and Adelita says it is because she is a mother.
Linares explains she needs to reach in to her purse, taking out a pen and paper; she writes down Potter's location and reminds Adelita to now listen to a word Potter says. Adelita then leaves stating that the conversation will be short.
Adelita tracks down Potter and presumably incapacitates his girlfriend and son. Adelita reveals herself to Potter when he returns home, saying that Potter's family hasn't been harmed and she would never allow his son to watch his father die like she had to. Potter becomes confused as Adelita tells Potter that she killed her son. Potter assures her that her son is alive and figures she must have spoken to Linares first. Adelita, remembering Linares' words doesn't want to believe Potter but what he is saying makes sense. Her son was the only leverage Potter had over her, why would he kill him. Potter turns it back on her saying that if he dies, she will never find her son.
Season 4[]
"Self Portrait in Blue Bathroom"[]
Adelita wakes up in the back of a Volvo with New Mexico plates parked under an overpass. She uses a public restroom to wash up and then resumes what is apparently a lengthy stake-out. She has a notebook full of notations about a man’s movements and jots down the time of his exit from a New Mexico law office.
Later, we see as she watches him get off of his car and into his home.
"Death of the Virgin"[]
It's revealed to us that the man that Luisa was tracking was Scott, the husband of Linares. She breaches their home and attacks the pair, Scott flees with the baby whilst Linares attempts to fend off Luisa. Linares is stabbed numerous times in the back and left for dead whilst Luisa searches the house and finds Scott and the baby, she presumably kills Scott and finally returns to finish off Linares. She then flees with her son.
"Dialogue with the Mirror"[]
Angel gets home only to find Luisa inside. He reacts with a chuckle and says, “I can’t fucking believe it. Of course you would show up tonight.” He says he doesn’t want to hear what she has to say and warns her he can’t go through this again. A baby crying makes Angel stop yelling. He bends over the cradle and discovers his son, the son he believes was dead. He repeats "My boy" as he smiles at his baby and looks towards Luisa.
"The Righteous Wrath of an Honorable Man"[]
Angel and Luisa reunite and are now trying to raise their child together. She is struggling with the fact that her child was raised by another family especially when she cannot get her baby to breastfeed. She confesses to feeling like she must be broken after all the bad things she's done and that have happened to her. She calls herself a monster and says, by killing the people who were raising him, she's perpetuating the same trauma she experienced. Angel, though, says their job is to protect their child to keep him from ending up like them. Angel also says that, if Luisa leaves again, he's keeping their baby.
"The Calling of Saint Matthew"[]
Angel and Luisa discuss naming their son, they both throw a few names out there but Angel quickly halts the conversation when Luisa suggests Christopher.
Luisa is doing chores around the house when she hears voices, she follows them and is horrified to see Potter holding her son. He recounts Luisa's murder of Linares and her husband to get her child back. However, in this version, Adelita isn't involved in their death. This is, for the time being, the official result of an investigation into Linares' death. Potter makes clear there won't be any further investigation into the matter, provided Luisa do some favour for him. Luisa tries to refuse, but Potter makes clear she doesn't have a choice.
Angel returns home and discusses baby names again with Luisa, they finally settle on naming their son Maverick.
"When the Breakdown Hit at Midnight"[]
Luisa asks Angel about the funeral that was held for Coco. Angel quickly states that it was bad and changes the subject.
Luisa later visits the home of El Banquero, leader of the Lobos New Generation cartel. She disguises herself as a maid and positions herself by the pool where El Banquero is swimming. He soon emerges from under the water and asks Luisa for a towel, Luisa tells El Banquero that she has a message from him from his sister, Soledad. She crouches down and whispers in his ear "Say hello to mommy and daddy" before quickly slashing his throat. Banquero begins to flail around in the pool as he bleeds to death. Luisa leaves the poolside and meets Soledad, she asks if she is ready to "begin the future".
Season 5[]
"I Hear the Train A-Comin"[]
Back at home, Angel is spending time with his family, he takes a delightful family photo with Felipe, Luisa and Maverick. When Angel is out of the room, Felipe tells Luisa that she must tell Angel the truth, as secrets destroy things. This secret isn't specifically mentioned but Felipe alludes to it being part of Luisa's new job. Which is of course being a lieutenant for the LNG.
"Lord Help My Poor Soul"[]
The true extent of Luisa's grim job is revealed. She is overseeing poor people as they harvest poppies and other plants to make drugs for the cartel. A woman refers to her as "the Devil", this is exactly what Luisa used to refer to Miguel and the Galindo Cartel as when she was leading Los Olvidados. Luisa has essentially become the very thing she swore to destroy all those years ago.
Luisa than meets with Sirena, Soledad's enforcer to deliver some money, Sirena takes a wad of cash out and throws it on the floor. She berates Luisa, reminding her that she works for her and next time she won't be late.
Felipe is babysitting Maverick whilst Luisa works, she returns home late and Felipe expresses his concern for Luisa. He reminds her that he was in the same boat as she once was, trapped and working for a dangerous organisation, Luisa brushes him off and takes Maverick, leaving.
"Do You Hear the Rain"[]
Angel returns home, he is disappointed that Maverick is already asleep by the time he is home. Luisa questions Angel about if he is smoking still, but he denies it, saying that he wants to be around for his son. He asks Luisa how her day was, and she tells him it was boring, although they did go out for a walk but Maverick was scared by a dog. She tells Angel he can add some excitement to his day by cleaning the dishes.
"I See the Black Light"[]
Luisa has carried out her regular cash pick ups. She meets with Sirena to drop off the money, as Sirena hands her the payment, she explains that they need one more job carried out.
Luisa locates Eduardo Villar-Fuentes, the man is a new partner of the LNG bat has supposedly already killed three of Soledad's men. Luisa puts a knife to his throat, and whispers "How's her accent now?" before she slices his throat. Eduardo falls to the floor and quickly bleeds out. Hearing sounds from inside the home, Luisa is horrified to see that Eduardo's young daughter was there the whole time, and witnessed the entire thing. It is unknown what happens to the child.
As Angel gets in to bed with Luisa, she suddenly becomes very emotional and explains that she hasn't felt safe since she was a young girl being with her family. She sobs, telling Angel that they need to make sure Maverick is safe always as the world is a dark and terrible place. Angel assures her he won't let anything happen to them.
"My Eyes Filled and Then Closed on the Last of Childhood Tears"[]
Angel returns from answering the door and tells Luisa he must go out, EZ needs him. Luisa seems concerned but Angel assures her everything is fine, she can't help but notice that he takes his gun with him, however.
Felipe is called to babysit Maverick as Luisa has to head out on cartel business. Felipe becomes emotional as he thanks Luisa for helping Angel become a better man, but Luisa says he has always been like that deep down. Felipe attempts to tell Luisa to be careful, knowing she is going out on dangerous business but she shushes him. As Luisa turns to leave she reflects with Felipe and states that when she first met Felipe she was intending to kill him, before saying that she is glad she didn't.
Luisa visits a farmer she appears to know. The pair talk and they reference a plan but it isn't explained fully. She tells the man "Adelita will strike".
Luisa then goes to make her regular cash drop off and meets Sirena. Soledad arrives, however and reminds Luisa that she killed all the family she had left and that she doesn't trust her. Soledad then announces that she knows that Potter leveraged her family to come and work for the LNG; because of that, she will set her free. She must kill one more person, by midnight tonight, and then she is free. Jameson hands her a dossier.
Later that night, Luisa is unable to sleep, knowing she has a mission to complete before midnight. She cleans and readies her pistol as she glances down at the photo of her target. it is revealed to be EZ. She stands and heads towards the door, taking a few moments to contemplate her decision before ultimately deciding to heat out on her assassination mission of her lover's brother.
"To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars"[]
Adelita shows up at the farm and declares they’re moving up their plan. It needs to launch today, even though they’re not ready. Adelita seems to be dropping off cash as usual when she shoots Sirena – one of Soledad’s enforcers who’s in charge of the counting room – in the head. She doesn’t kill the women actually doing the counting but does grab all the bags of cash. She makes her way through the restaurant, taking out one guard before being shot by another. She fires back and continues out of the building, injured but still able to move. The bags are heavy and her injury causes her to drop them, and some of the bills fall out. Still, she struggles on and makes it back to the car. She shoots her driver and comes under heavy gunfire as she speeds away from the scene. Adelita arrives at her destination. It turns out her plan was to turn the cash over to Mini. The children guarding the complex are heavily armed and don’t help Adelita as she struggles with the bags. She calls out for Mini and is shocked when a boy she recognizes holds a gun to her back. He takes her inside to see Mini, and Adelita’s surprise continues when it’s apparent that Mini isn’t happy to see her. Adelita explains that she gathered the poppy farmers for Mini, and Mini is now in charge of them. Mini asks if it’s true she was working for the cartel, and Adelita admits she was because she was forced to. However, she used her time with the LNG to get the farmers ready for Mini. She’s brought the money she stole from the LNG to Mini so that she can help the farmers. “They need a leader. They need Adelita,” says Adelita, meaning Mini should take over her spot as the leader. Mini finally gets up and approaches Adelita, and Adelita caresses her face. “You really are…Adelita,” says Adelita. “And you are the devil,” replies Mini, taking Adelita by surprise and stabbing her multiple times in the stomach. Mini continues to stab Adelita long after it appears that she’s dead.
Murders Committed[]
- Devante Cano - Hacked to pieces with machete ("Serpiente/Chikchan")
- Andres - Pushed off roof (Ordered, carried out by Mini) ("Gato/Mis")
- Pablo - Stabbed to death ("What Comes of Handlin' Snakeskin")
- Unnamed security guard - Shot in the head ("The House of Death Floats By")
- Sederica Palomo - Stabbed to death (Ordered, carried out by Mini) ("The House of Death Floats By")
- Scott - Shot in the head ("Death of the Virgin")
- Anna Linares - Stabbed multiple times and then shot ("Death of the Virgin")
- El Banquero - Throat slit ("When the Breakdown Hit at Midnight")
- Eduardo Villar-Fuentes - Throat slit ("I See the Black Light")
- Sirena - Shot in the head ("To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars")
- Unnamed LNG member - Shot in the head ("To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars")
- Unnamed LNG member - Shot multiple times ("To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars")
- Unnamed LNG member - Shot in the head ("To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars")
Trivia[]
- El Banquero's actor, Guillermo Garcia is married to Luisa's actress, Carla Baratta.
Gallery[]
Appearances[]
Season 1 appearances | ||||
"Perro/Oc" | "Escorpión/Dzec" | "Búho/Muwan" | "Bat/Zotz" | "Uch/Opossum" |
"Gato/Mis" | "Cucaracha/K'uruch" | "Rata/Ch'o" | "Serpiente/Chikchan" | "Cuervo/Tz'ikb'uul" |
Season 2 appearances | ||||
"Xbalanque" | "Xaman-Ek" | "Camazotz" | "Lahun Chan" | "Xquic" |
"Muluc" | "Tohil" | "Kukulkan" | "Itzam-Ye" | "Hunahpu" |