Ep 2. Smokeshow

In Grand Hotel season 1 episode 2, titled "Smokeshow," tensions are high at the iconic Riviera Grand Hotel as the mysterious disappearance of Sky Garibaldi continues to haunt the staff, management, and guests alike.

Javi, the hotel's charismatic playboy, seems to be struggling to keep his usual cool as he's forced to confront the hazy events of the previous night after waking up with no memory of the party he attended. Meanwhile, his sister, Alicia, finds herself increasingly drawn to the hotel's new owner, Santiago Mendoza, despite her longstanding distrust of the man.

As the staff prepares for the hotel's annual "smokeshow" competition, a fierce competition where the waitstaff dress in revealing outfits to raise tips from the guests, the tensions between the hotel's various departments continue to simmer. Helen, the loyal housekeeper, is dismayed to find out that the competition will feature a new rule that allows men to participate, making her likeliest competitor her own son, Jason.

Elsewhere, Santiago's wife, Gigi, continues to be a thorn in the hotel owner's side as she schemes to move forward with her divorce from him and take control of their joint business ventures. However, when she discovers a suspicious package in her room that suggests someone is trying to blackmail her, she turns to the hotel's head of security, Mateo, for help.

As the evening wears on and the smokeshow competition heats up, tensions come to a boil as the various plots and mysteries unravel. By the end of the night, secrets are exposed, alliances are shifted, and the fate of the hotel hangs in the balance.

Grand Hotel season 1 episode 2 is a masterful blend of drama, mystery, and suspense that will have viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With an all-star cast, breathtaking scenery, and a plot that's as complex as it is thrilling, this episode is sure to leave audiences clamoring for more.