S01E01 Presidential Primaries
Menem, the governor of the small and modest province La Rioja, Argentina, embarks on a nationwide tour with a devoted group of followers, determined to win over voters and achieve his lifelong ambition of becoming...
Menem: The President Show
S01E04: Money Swap
As Menem grapples with corruption scandals and rampant inflation, he appoints a new Economy Minister with a promising economic plan. The plan proves successful, and the minister's popularity soars, inciting Menem's jealousy. Meanwhile, Olegario begins to suspect that Ayala may have tried to involve him in a corrupt scheme.
Overview
Menem, an extravagant and charismatic politician, becomes president of a troubled nation. His term, marked by privatization of public enterprises, dollarization of the economy, and consulting fortunetellers, is overshadowed by terrorist attacks and the death of his son. His photographer, Olegario Salas, witnesses his life change along with Argentine society amid economic recovery and corruption.
Episodes
S01E02 Things Got Wild
Menem's presidency quickly devolves into a nightmare as the country becomes a ticking time bomb. Suddenly he finds himself overwhelmed with the task of honoring campaign promises and dealing with two major threats: a military...
S01E03 Wrong Number
Menem aims to privatize state-owned corporations to replenish the depleted State Treasury. To achieve this he seeks new allies, like María Julia Alsogaray, daughter of a prominent liberal politician, who is charmed by his charisma....
S01E04 Money Swap
As Menem grapples with corruption scandals and rampant inflation, he appoints a new Economy Minister with a promising economic plan. The plan proves successful, and the minister's popularity soars, inciting Menem's jealousy. Meanwhile, Olegario begins...
S01E05 The Journey
As Menem works to reform the Constitution to secure his reelection, he is plagued by a series of troubling nightmares that leave him unsettled. Seeking clarity, he travels to La Rioja to consult his trusted...
S01E06 The One
The beginning of the end unfolds as Argentina experiences the worst terrorist attack in its history. Amid the chaos, Ayala and Olegario clash over a corruption investigation led by Migue. Months later, tragedy strikes again...
Cast
Leonardo Sbaraglia
Carlos Saul Menem
Sergio Gabriel D'Angelo
Uncle Rubinstein
Juan Minujín
Olegario Salas
Griselda Siciliani
Zulema Yoma
Jorgelina Aruzzi
Amanda Salas
Marco Antonio Caponi
Silvio Ayala
Cumelén Sanz
Zulema Menem
Alberto Ajaka
Emir Yoma
Violeta Urtizberea
Amira Yoma
Guillermo Arengo
Ariel Silverman
Agustín Sullivan
Carlos Menem Jr.
Mónica Antonópulos
María Julia Alsogaray
