'Griselda' Episode 1 Takeaway: Griselda Blanco dives into the world of drug smuggling
Spoilers for 'Griselda' on Netflix
MIAMI, FLORIDA: The first episode of the Netflix original series 'Griselda' debuted on January 25. The episode, titled 'Lady Comes to Town', sets the tone for the biographical crime drama.
Griselda Blanco, portrayed by Sophia Vergara, relocates to Miami with her three children after parting ways with her second husband.
Growing increasingly discontent with her front desk job as her desire for riches intensifies, she ultimately chooses to sell the cocaine she had smuggled in from Colombia.
The episode unfolds, revealing Griselda's struggle with trading illicit narcotics.
Griselda Blanco gets double-crossed by Jhonny
Having shot her second husband, Alberto, out of fury, Griselda Blanco escapes to Miami with her three sons in tow, taking refuge at her friend Carmen's home.
She heads to the infamous club 'The Mutiny' to sell her stash of smuggled cocaine, luring Jhonny into trying the drug.
Impressed with the quality, Jhonny introduces her to his boss, Amilcar, a well-known drug dealer. However, Griselda faces rejection as Amilcar refuses to do business with her.
Later, Jhonny threatens Griselda with a gun and steals her stash, leaving her devastated.
Griselda Blanco seals the deal with Bird
Following Jhonny's betrayal, Griselda tails him to a restaurant where she witnesses him attempting to sell her cocaine to Bird, the notorious drug dealer.
Undeterred, Griselda, fueled by resilience, ambushes Jhonny in the parking lot and beats him with a baseball bat. Retrieving her cocaine stash, she instructs Jhonny to arrange a meeting with Bird for the sale.
Accompanied by her bogus bodyguard, Chucho, Griselda meets with Bird and effortlessly negotiates the deal, leaving him impressed. The celebration takes a dark turn when Amilcar's men attack them. In a brutal rampage, Bird is killed, and Chucho intervenes to save Griselda from a potential threat.
They manage to secure the drugs and receive a warning. Covered in blood, Griselda confronts Amilcar for stealing the substance. Despite initial doubts, Amilcar, noticing Griselda's resistance, gives in and requests a double supply, promising to let her work with him.
As the episode concludes, Griselda, grinning, leaves the club, marking a significant turn in her journey.
'Griselda' is now streaming on Netflix.
