S01E01 Episode 1
Carmelo Alvarado, president of Mexico, is imprisoned for corruption and abuse of power. A woman, who has the evidence to free him, is detained.
Preso No. 1
Overview
The story of a humble farmer who becomes President of Mexico. When he is falsely accused of fraud and incarcerated, he must fight back against the corrupt system behind the scheme and clear his name for the sake of his country and family.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Three women have left their mark on Mexico's most powerful man, but he loves only one: Carolina Arteaga, who will do anything to prove his innocence.
S01E03 Episode 3
The narco Ramsés Cota returns to Mexico with one goal: to kill Carmelo. Journalist Pía Bolaños becomes a government communications adviser.
S01E04 Episode 4
Tormented by her worst memories, Carolina thinks about telling the president a secret she has kept for years, to awaken his fighting spirit.
S01E05 Episode 5
One of Ramsés' men, El Tuerto, attacks the president. During the fight, Carmelo recognizes the aggressor and defends himself.
S01E06 Episode 6
The president seeks allies for his escape. His old friend Claudio takes advantage of Carolina's visit to the prison to send him an important message.
S01E07 Episode 7
Carmelo finds a book with a message and a revealing image that may change his destiny, but he refuses the transfer proposed by his lawyer.
S01E08 Episode 8
The route to the showers turns into a meticulous search, and Carmelo soon finds what he was looking for. A scandal is plotted from on high.
S01E09 Episode 9
El Tuerto reveals his worst side in a vicious fight with one of Faraón's other men. Carmelo witnesses his brother's animal instinct.
S01E10 Episode 10
Ramsés reaches the prison, and the guards agree to his demands, even telling him about Carmelo's most recent movements; Carmelo makes a key decision.
S01E11 Episode 11
Carmelo is on his way to freedom, but the alarms go off. Madrigal orders his killing, but they convince him that he'll be a martyr in death.
S01E12 Episode 12
Mayorga interrogates Carmelo's alleged accomplices in the escape. He executes one of them in front of Carmelo, making him feel responsible.
S01E13 Episode 13
Carmelo meets the new warden, Piña, who tells him Benito is to replace him as president, then makes him watch an upsetting video of his daughter.
S01E14 Episode 14
Inmates take over the prison and threaten Carmelo. Piña gives the order and blood is spilled. The secret Virginia took to the grave is discovered.
S01E15 Episode 15
After the mutiny, Ramsés and Carmelo face off. El Tuerto must show his loyalty to the narco, even if it costs him something very valuable.
S01E16 Episode 16
Salvador, Carolina, and Carmelo are caught up in a terrible shooting. Secrets and truths come to light. Guards and rioters fight hand-to-hand.
S01E17 Episode 17
Carmelo's hatred for Ramsés has blinded him to the point that he asks Don Toño to get him a weapon. A funeral brings friends and enemies together.
S01E18 Episode 18
Carmelo seizes the opportunity and attacks Ramsés. Chaos breaks out in the prison, and El Tuerto cannot put a stop to Carmelo's rage.
S01E19 Episode 19
The Justice Department is responsible for investigating the crime in San Buenaventura. Carmelo is transferred, but doesn't know where to.
S01E20 Episode 20
Carmelo's family fears the worst. Led by Mayorga, a group of masked, uniformed men shoots up the truck containing prisoner #1.
S01E21 Episode 21
Carmelo arrives in Colonia, an open prison on an island, where Captain Segovia gives him a frosty welcome. Clara informs him of the dangers that lurk.
S01E22 Episode 22
It might be Carmelo's last night enjoying all his privileges. Segovia invites him to sample Clara's delights, but she begs him not to go.
S01E23 Episode 23
Temptation and passion overflow in the Marias Islands. Armed and emboldened by alcohol, Segovia goes after two targets. The president is punished.
S01E24 Episode 24
Pedro Islas Cardán gets his way and celebrates the judge's ruling against Carmelo. Benito Rivas takes a drastic step. Ignacio Mayorga's fate changes.
S01E25 Episode 25
Alone on the shore, Carmelo renounces everything and writes a note to his daughters, who are the most valuable thing to him.
S01E26 Episode 26
Sara discovers what happened to her mother and quickly works out who her biological father is. Emotionally destroyed, she still wishes to see Carmelo.
S01E27 Episode 27
Diana, a young journalist, is eager to interview President Alvarado, since she knows that she will get to meet a dearly beloved person that way.
S01E28 Episode 28
Rivas calls an election and challenges Islas Cardán. In his speech he states that the election would give Carmelo a new opportunity in politics.
S01E29 Episode 29
Unexpectedly, and after many years apart, Carmelo and Carolina spend the night together in the Marías Islands. At dawn, they face Captain Segovia.
S01E30 Episode 30
The Alvarados and Diana arm themselves with more than just courage. Segovia makes a speech in which he releases everyone, except Carmelo.
S01E31 Episode 31
Juanito and Pía work as a team to slowly get rid of Islas Cardán. In the run up to the election, Bautista Fernández makes a pact with the heir.
S01E32 Episode 32
Carolina makes Carmelo promise that he will accept help. Adán and Eva identify the Maravillas airstrip that will be used to get the president out.
S01E33 Episode 33
Before leaving the Marías Islands, Carolina and Carmelo say goodbye. He makes a proposal that she promises to consider, even if it seems crazy to her.
S01E34 Episode 34
Everything is ready for Carmelo to leave jail. News of the plan reaches his enemies, who are determined to kill him. Emanuel discovers the informant.
S01E35 Episode 35
The risks involved in escape are high. An official statement arrives, and the warden's decision will affect his destiny forever.
S01E36 Episode 36
Carmelo is on his way to freedom, but he's not alone. El Gringo prepares to shoot at the president's plane and Carolina writes about the escape plan.
S01E37 Episode 37
Going against advice, Carmelo gets ready to prove his innocence. Once in the clear, he's grateful for the help. El Tuerto wants to partner up.
S01E38 Episode 38
Carmelo hides in his hometown. After almost 23 years, Amalia has plenty to reveal. Carolina negotiates her nomination with Rivas.
S01E39 Episode 39
El Gringo's obsession makes Sara suffer. Sara Zimmerman is found to have a history with Joe. Carmelo's enemies already plan their next move.
S01E40 Episode 40
Sara's in poor health. When Rivas finds out about it, he confronts Bautista Fernández and reveals confidential information without realizing it.
S01E41 Episode 41
Carmelo risks everything knowing Sara was stabbed. Pía Bolaños releases a video damaging Sara's image. The mission to catch Alvarado gets complicated.
S01E42 Episode 42
Powerful people choose Joe, who has a troubled past, for their dirty work. Miranda Collins and Emmanuel bond.
S01E43 Episode 43
Don Belisario helps Clara to join a dance academy, but the relationship gets complicated. They find Pía Bolaños on the floor. Mayorga catches Amalia.
S01E44 Episode 44
All eyes are on the Alvarados after Pía Bolaños' death. Mayorga's traumas remind Amalia of her past. Clara finds out about Jesús' hidden identity.
S01E45 Episode 45
Carmelo Alvarado devises a strategy to put an end to the chase. Amalia is buried, and Plácido declares war on Mayorga to avenge his mother.
S01E46 Episode 46
Carmelo sends a message to rekindle his supporters' memory. Carolina is ready to take on the challenge. Don Belisario reveals his very worst side.
S01E47 Episode 47
Carmelo's legacy is in the hands of Carolina Arteaga, who runs for office. When he finds out, the president makes a call that could put him at risk.
S01E48 Episode 48
An explosion causes casualties on both sides. El Gringo and Mayorga take the bait. Carolina delivers a speech full of hope. Juanito visits the morgue.
S01E49 Episode 49
Miranda Collins makes a decision involving Sara. Diana gets a life-changing proposal. Clara finds herself in the middle of a shoot-out and is rescued.
S01E50 Episode 50
Carmelo gets help for Clara's funerals. Diana is in disbelief about her mother.
S01E51 Episode 51
Carolina Arteaga is the main suspect behind Pía Bolaños' death and her enemies try to use the press to ruin her. Sara's health situation escalates.
S01E52 Episode 52
President Alvarado's daughters take refuge in a cabin, but El Gringo goes after them. Eva tracks the girls in order to try and rescue them.
S01E53 Episode 53
Carmelo has company and has some explaining to do, but Carolina doesn't need to hear it. Despite the troubles, the political campaign carries on.
S01E54 Episode 54
The Alvarado sisters flee in a truck, chased by El Gringo, who wants to blackmail Carmelo. Hortensia's departure leaves a lasting mark on the family.
S01E55 Episode 55
Pía Bolaños had three visitors on the night of her murder. The police report is inconclusive, and Rivas demands a proper investigation to the matter.
S01E56 Episode 56
The political war gets ruthless. It's not just about Carolina now. It's time to target President Rivas Macín and hit him where it hurts: his daughter.
S01E57 Episode 57
Carolina Arteaga's incarceration is announced. In prison, one of the inmates mentions Carmelo. She recalls an old discussion from her wedding day.
S01E58 Episode 58
The pressure is mounting. Rivas Macín gives up power and won't help Carolina Arteaga. Palacios, the only voice demanding justice, is quickly silenced.
S01E59 Episode 59
In prison, Carolina gets an unexpected visit. Carmelo shoots a video that could change history. Adán reveals that the attack was ordered by Mayorga.
S01E60 Episode 60
The attack on Lorenza has similarities with the crime involving Pía Bolaños. Diana investigates the suspect.
S01E61 Episode 61
To stay alive, Carolina Arteaga must accept an unusual proposal. Carmelo wants to take the city together with the People's Liberation Army.
S01E62 Episode 62
Amidst brutal repression, arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances, Bautista Fernández becomes president of Mexico. Rivas Macín surrenders.
S01E63 Episode 63
Adonis Madrigal talks to Carmelo, and one makes an offer to the other. There are fifty blank checks signed by Don Belisario.
S01E64 Episode 64
Carmelo Alvarado sends a message that goes viral and Mexicans take to the streets to support him. Mayorga orders his assassination.
Cast
Erik Hayser
Carmelo Alvarado
Alejandra Ambrosi
Carolina Arteaga
Paulina Matos
Sara Alvarado Arteaga
Estefanía Coppola
Isabel Alvarado Arteaga
Angélica Celaya
Miranda Collins
Arturo Peniche
Pedro Islas
Fernando Ciangherotti
Guido Espinosa Palao
