A Mexican investigator uncovers a corrupt captain's dark secrets in a suspenseful, gritty border-town power struggle.
Pulpy. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Prime Video, Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: strong violence.
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A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.
No. Brace yourself.
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