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The pacing may feel slow for viewers expecting a Narcos -style adrenaline rush. The first episode focuses more on establishing character and bureaucratic corruption than on action. Also, the sheer number of names and organizations (ANFP, CONMEBOL, FIFAGate) can be overwhelming at first.

Performance-wise, Sebastián Layseca delivers a surprisingly nuanced portrayal of Jadue—part opportunist, part pawn. The episode balances flash-forwards (investigations, courtroom tension) with a methodical build-up of how an unassuming figure becomes a key player in a global scheme. el presidente s01e01 x265

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)