Ep 3. Follow the Money

The episode "Follow the Money" of the Netflix original series Narcos season 3, picks up where the last episode left off. The episode opens with the Cali Cartel counting their profits and discussing their plans for various investments. Meanwhile, Agent Pena is being questioned about his involvement in the murder of Guillermo Pallomari's son.

The majority of the episode revolves around the Cali Cartel's movements and decisions. Gilberto Rodriguez is seen traveling to Panama, where he meets with a few of his financial advisors and talks about potential investments. The cartel's accountant, Pallomari, is also seen discussing financial matters with a company representative, who seems to be interested in the cartel's cash.

As the title suggests, "Follow the Money", much of the episode focuses on the cartel's finances. In order to expand their empire, they need to launder their money effectively, and they're looking for new ways to do so. They have their eyes on a government project in Colombia and, working through a middleman, they try to invest in it.

Meanwhile, Agent Pena is not having a great time. He's uneasy about the Cali Cartel's intentions and is getting frustrated with the investigation's slow pace. Agent Feistl, who was introduced in the previous episode, seems to have taken a liking to Pena and is trying to make his job a little easier.

After some digging, the DEA discovers that the Cali Cartel is heavily involved in the stock market and they're trying to launder their money through it. They also come to know that the cartel is going to sign a deal with a U.S. bank and through that deal, the Cali Cartel will be able to funnel funds through various legal channels.

As the episode progresses, there are various twists and turns that keep the viewers hooked to the storyline. The Cali Cartel is seen making a few questionable decisions that could either make or break their business. Agent Pena is shown to be having a few breakthrough moments in his investigation but is also shown to be struggling with his morals and the conflicts that come with his job.

Overall, the episode "Follow the Money" highlights the importance of finances in the drug trade and emphasizes how critical it is to take down these cartels' finances in order to disrupt their operations. It's a thought-provoking episode that adds layers to the characters and their motives. With the well-written dialogue and gripping performances, it continues to maintain the high standards that Narcos is known for.