Ep 1. The Shipment

ZeroZeroZero season 1 episode 1 titled "The Shipment" kicks off the thriller series in an explosive fashion. The first episode sets the tone for what viewers can expect from the show: a gritty, violent, and terrifying look at the drug trade and the people involved in it.

The episode begins with an introduction to the Lynwood family, a wealthy and powerful international shipping company. We learn that they have just landed a lucrative deal to transport a massive amount of cocaine from Mexico to Italy. The Lynwood family is confident that this shipment will be a massive profit for their company, but they soon realize that they are in over their heads.

The first red flag comes when the Mexican drug cartel they are working with is ambushed by their rivals, leading to a bloody gunfight. The Lynwood family's representative on the ground, a man named Manuel, is forced to make a quick decision to protect the shipment and the cartel kill their enemies.

As the drugs make their way across the ocean, we are introduced to the buyers, a powerful Italian crime syndicate led by Don Minu. His organization is eager to get their hands on the cocaine and are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure they receive it.

As the Lynwood family attempts to navigate the dangerous waters of the drug trade, they also have to navigate challenges within their own organization. The patriarch of the family, Edward, is not well, and his children, Chris and Emma, butt heads over how to handle the situation. Chris is itching to take control of the family business, something Emma is not ready to relinquish.

Meanwhile, Manuel finds himself in hot water with the cartel when it becomes apparent that he may have pocketed some of the drugs for himself. He is kidnapped and tortured, and it is unclear whether he will survive.

The episode ends on a tense note with the cargo ship transporting the drugs caught in a violent storm, and the fate of the drugs, and those involved with them, uncertain.

Overall, ZeroZeroZero season 1 episode 1 is a gripping introduction to the series, with complex characters and a storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The show does not shy away from the brutal realities of the drug trade, and the consequences that come with it. It promises to be an intense journey that will leave viewers wanting more.