Bandidos (TV series)

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Bandidos is a Mexican heist drama television series directed by Adrian Grünberg and Javier Ruiz Caldera and written by Pablo Tébar and Jesica Aran.^[1] Produced by Wonder Street, Redrum and Traziende Films, and stars Alfonso Dosal, Ester Expósito and Juan Pablo Medina.^[2][3] The series premiered on Netflix on March 13, 2024.

Bandidos
Genre	Heist drama
Written by	Pablo Tébar Jesica Aran
Directed by	Adrian Grünberg Javier Ruiz Caldera
Starring	Alfonso Dosal Ester Expósito Juan Pablo Medina
Country of origin	Mexico
Original language	Spanish
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	14
Production
Executive producers	Adrien Grunberg Mark Holder Christine Holder Andrew J. Wilson
Producer	Stacy Perskie
Cinematography	Luis David Sansans Marc Bellver Antonio Riestra Rodrigo Marina
Editors	Ana Charte Isa Queralt González Elena Ruiz
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	41–50 min
Production companies	Wonder Street Redrum Traziende Films
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13) – present

In December 2024, Netflix confirmed that the series had been quietly renewed for a second season, which was released on January 3, 2025.^[4]

Plot

Bandidos follows a group of misfit treasure hunters drawn together by the promise of legendary riches. The series begins with Miguel Morales, a skilled diver and treasure hunter, who learns of a sunken Spanish galleon rumored to contain a valuable Mayan artifact. With his father's health deteriorating and financial pressures mounting, Miguel assembles a team to locate and recover the treasure. The group includes a forger, a hacker, a trapeze artist, a detective, and a former love interest, each bringing unique skills to the operation. Their mission quickly evolves into a high-stakes pursuit as rival treasure hunters and authorities close in.

In the second season, the storyline shifts to a new objective: the recovery of a fabled artifact known as the "Tear of Fire," believed to be connected to Aztec Emperor Moctezuma. The team reunites, now facing both external threats and internal conflicts, as they navigate personal debts, shifting loyalties, and complex relationships. Lilí, revealed to have a hidden identity and past affiliations, becomes a central figure in the plot, with her actions influenced by threats against a former partner.

Cast

• Alfonso Dosal^[5] as Miguel Morales (season 1-2)
• Ester Expósito^[5] as Liliana "Lilí" Gómez Espinoza / Carlota Muñoz Hernández (season 1-2)
• Juan Pablo Medina^[5] as Wilson Morales (season 1-2)
• Nicolás Furtado^[5] as Octavio Trapanesen (season 1-2)
• Mabel Cadena^[5] as Inés Uloa(season 1-2)
• Andrés Baida^[5] as Ariel Tavitian (season 1, season 2 guest)
• Andrea Chaparro^[5] as Citlali Ake Isama (season 1-2)
• Juan Pablo Fuentes^[5] as Lucas Montessori Capitàn (season 1-2)
• Adrián Ladrón^[5] as Burnt Face (season 1)
• Bruno Bichir^[5] as Juan Morales (season 1-2)
• Claudia Ramírez as Marisa Capitàn (season 1-2)
• Pol Hermoso as Leo Bandolis (season 2)
• Ximena Lamadrid as Regina Valdés (season 2)
• Luis Vegas as Mano (season 2)
• Jorge Jimenez as Refugio (season 2)
• Monica del Carmen as Pepa/Pechita (season 2)

Production

In April 2023, The series was announced on Netflix.^[6] The principal photography of the series commenced in April 2023.^[7] The filming was wrapped up in July 2023.^[8] The trailer of the series was released on February 8, 2024.^[9] In December 2024, Netflix quietly renewed the series for a second season.

Episodes

Season	Episodes		Originally released
1	7		March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
2	7		January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)

Season 1 (2024)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date
1	1	"The Map"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
2	2	"The Sacred Place"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
3	3	"The Stone"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
4	4	"The Legend of the Three Keys"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
5	5	"The Exchange"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
6	6	"The Traitor"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)
7	7	"The Treasure"	March 13, 2024 (2024-03-13)

Season 2 (2025)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date
8	1	"The Past Comes Calling"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
9	2	"Scorpion Rock"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
10	3	"Huachicoleros"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
11	4	"The Island of the Dead"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
12	5	"La Casa De La Luna"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
13	6	"The Diamond"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)
14	7	"The Heist"	January 3, 2025 (2025-01-03)

Reception

Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media rated the series 3 stars out of 5.^[10] Joel Keller of Decider reviewed the series.^[11]