La Reina del Sur Season 2 Episode 18 Operaci?n Conejo
- May 16, 2019
It is a show based on the novel by the same name written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte and follows the story of Teresa Mendoza, a Mexican woman who becomes a drug lord in the Spanish underworld. In season 2 episode 18, Operación Conejo, Teresa learns about the location of her daughter's kidnapper, who has been held captive under her orders. Knowing that the kidnapper's associates are trying to find him, she calls her team to prepare for an accident that would eventually free the kidnapper and turn the associates against each other.
Meanwhile, Judge Lafayette (played by Eric Roberts) is tasked by the American government with taking down Teresa's drug operation. To do so, he offers to help Oleg Yasikov (played by Antonio Gil), a Russian drug lord, smuggle drugs to the United States. However, his plan is foiled when Teresa learns about Lafayette's intentions.
On the other hand, Epifanio (played by Humberto Zurita) continues to struggle with his political ambitions and his desire for power over his wife, Camila (played by Carmen Navarro). He hires a hitman to kill Teresa, but the assassination attempt fails. However, the hitman reveals that he was hired by someone else, leading Teresa to suspect that Epifanio is not working alone.
The episode also features the return of Javier (played by Iván Sánchez), Teresa's former lover who she had to leave behind in season 1. When Javier reaches out to her for help, Teresa is torn between her feelings for him and her priorities as a drug lord.
As the episode comes to a close, Teresa's plan to free her daughter's kidnapper is set in motion, leading to a tense and dangerous showdown between her team and her enemies. Operación Conejo is filled with action, drama and suspense, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.