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2020
1 Season
7.2 (1,662)

El Presidente is a 2020 political drama series that explores the infamous sports bribing scandal of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which took place in 2015, from the perspective of Chilean soccer club president, Sergio Jadue.

Directed by Armando Bo, the show opens with the opulent world of FIFA, where soccer is more than just a game, it's a brand and a multi-billion dollar industry with deep-rooted corruption. However, the story begins in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, where Sergio Jadue is leading a life of mediocrity as the president of a local soccer club. Jadue is anything but charismatic. He's overweight, unassuming, and has no interest in the world outside of soccer. But what he lacks in personality, he makes up for with his business acumen, an attribute that the corrupt world of FIFA pounces on.

One day, Jadue is approached by Carlos Chavez, a high-ranking official of the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (ANFP), who offers him the opportunity to serve as the vice president of the soccer organization. Thrilled by the prospect of gaining power and status, Jadue agrees. Soon enough, he becomes the president of ANFP after Chavez is arrested on corruption charges.

As Jadue delves deeper into the world of international soccer, he realizes that corruption is rampant. And when he's approached by the FBI to become an informant, his eyes are opened to the extent of the corruption, and his life takes a dramatic turn.

Through Jadue's journey, the show unpacks the inner workings of FIFA and the seedy underbelly of international soccer. It delves into the interconnected web of officials, politicians, and businessmen who enrich themselves while exploiting the hopes and passions of the millions of fans worldwide. The show also highlights how throughout history, people with power have used their positions to protect their interests and to sideline, suppress, or silence opposition.

The show is anchored by Andrés Parra's character portrayal of Sergio Jadue. Parra's acting is one of the best things about the show. He brings depth, nuance, and layers to the character, making him relatable and empathetic. Jadue's transition from a vulnerable outsider to a corrupt insider to a conflicted informant is a fascinating arc that makes for compelling viewing.

In addition, the show features an ensemble cast of talented actors who bring to life the many characters in the FIFA scandal. These include Paulina Gaitán's Rosario, Jadue's wife, who provides a much-needed emotional core to the story. Karla Souza's character, a young lawyer named Roxana, helps Jadue navigate the murky legal waters of the scandal. The show also boasts cameos from real-life soccer stars, adding to the authenticity of the story.

The show's cinematography and visual effects are also noteworthy. The camera work is immersive, with stunning aerial sequences and dramatic close-ups that convey the intensity and grandeur of soccer. The show's soundtrack is another highlight, featuring an eclectic mix of songs that add to the show's overall atmosphere.

Despite its subject matter, the show manages to balance drama and humor, making it an engaging watch from start to finish. It's a cautionary tale about the corrupting nature of power, the dangers of blind ambition, and the importance of standing up for what's right.

Overall, El Presidente is a gripping political drama that shines a light on the dark side of international soccer and the people who profit from it. It's a must-watch for fans of the sport, those interested in political scandals, and anyone who enjoys a good drama.

El Presidente is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between June 5, 2020 and on

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8. Todo pasa

June 5, 2020

Welcome to the beginning of the end, and also to the beginning of the beginning. The beginning of the USA's rage towards the FIFA, which led it to open an unprecedented investigation that led to the downfall of many; the beginning of the end of the Jadue Facuse marriage, which, inebriated by the lies upon which their marriage was built, is about to throw everything overboard. The problem with throwing everything overboard is that the tide brings problems back to you, like when you want to get rid of a failed million-dollar merchandising investment that you planned in order to get rich during the continental tournament that you're organizing, and the ocean throws your embarrassment back onto the coasts of the country you were planning on hiding your mistake from. We all know that Chile won the 2015 Copa America, but what was the glorious awakening of an always-the-loser, never-the-winner country like? It felt like a hangover, that's for sure; but as Julio Grondona always said, "everything passes,

7. Mentira

June 5, 2020

Sergio Jadue is carrying a terrible disease that spreads like the Ebola virus: it's called distrust, and those infected include Nene, and now, Jashir. But this isn't his only problem. Traveling directly from China, the oldest lesson in the book is about to hit Jadue and company: if you buy cheaply, you pay dearly, and sometimes so dearly that you won't be able to pay it off in 100 years. With only days left until the Copa America tournament and with Sergio's lies uncovered, emotions are running high in the Jadue household. Nene is willing to reveal the president's nighttime outings, even if this implies revealing her own midnight escapades. Meanwhile, in Luque, Jadue tries to calm the waters amongst members of CONMEBOL family who have yet to be targeted by the FBI and US Department of Justice's investigation, but the virus of distrust towards Jadue has also spread amongst the other presidents. Bedoya is about to fly off the handle for the sake of unmasking Jadue. Amidst all of this distrust and accusations of betrayal towards Jadue, Chile's big day arrives: the Copa America tournament has its opening match. But right when the ball starts to roll, the president's luck is sealed forever. As if all of this weren't enough, with the tournament already underway, a scandal shakes Jadue's national team when one of its most important figures decides to have a wild night that ends, literally, with a crash and a fallen king.

6. Fifageit

June 5, 2020

Breakfast in Zurich turns sour when some unexpected guests drop in, broadcasting live for the entire world to see. The news hits the CONMEBOL family like a bucket of cold water, particularly Nene who, from Santiago, will try to fight off the vultures that are circling around the clan's warm corpse. Jashir receives instructions from Sergio himself, telling him to prepare an enormous entourage of La Calera natives to help him get his savings out of the country, working invisibly and through the air. With the money safely in New York, Jashir meets with Jadue in the Big Apple in order to hand him an extremely valuable suitcase, but Jadue will soon learn that once you betray someone, it comes back to you in the way you least expect. Back in Chile, the president finds out in the worst way possible that the ANFP plans to turn their backs on him in light of the most recent controversy. But Jadue has a card hidden underneath his sleeve: his personal lawyers have just flown into Chile from New York, and they turn up at the organization's headquarters, promising an implacable defense for everyone if necessary. Cornered by the events, Jadue faces the local press in Chile and shouts his innocence from the rooftops, in the name of God, his family, and his own honor. But Nene is willing to put his honor to the test and decides to follow Sergio in the middle of the night, only to discover that her husband has a confidante she didn't know about. The wounds of betrayal almost never heal.

5. Padre Nuestro

June 5, 2020

When rats come out of the sewers, two things happen: they bring underground pests with them, and other rats follow them out as well. Cornered by Harris, Chuck Blazer breaks his silence and confesses to being a mole. Now Dave is sidelined from the operation and Harris gets silent but sweet revenge for her colleague's betrayal. After Mr. 10% is arrested, Jadue feels the weight of a closing door, but God has mysterious ways. A celestial light shines over the Jadue Facuse marriage when it is confirmed that the Pope himself will see the CONMEBOL in Vatican City, with Jadue at the head of the delegation. For the first time in months, Jadue can breathe celestial redemption, although he knows that in the end, he must be crucified for everybody's sins. And since this story is filled with crucifixes and crucifixions, Jadue responds to Harris' prayers and convinces the entire CONMEBOL family to confess their sins before God in Vatican City itself. Will they find redemption before a listening priest, or will their confessions reach the wrong set of ears? Sergio will find out for himself in Zurich, where God's envoys will arrive to deliver justice on earth.

4. En el palo

June 5, 2020

It's hard to move in a circle of wealthy colleagues when you're not exactly loaded. Due to the statutes of the organization he presides over, Sergio Jadue has yet to receive any remuneration for his sacrifice. But this is going to change, and Nene is going to be greatly responsible for it even if she has to swim against the current like a salmon heading back to the place it was born in order to spawn. While Jadue is in New York, Nene spearheads a crusade, mentored by her personal emotional coach, to end the ad honorem status of her husband's position at the ANFP. In the Big Apple, Harris finds out about the betrayal of her FBI colleague, Dave, and seeks solace in Sergio Jadue himself. She also corners him into getting her into a room with Chuck Blazer, otherwise known as

3. Las pelotas

June 5, 2020

If you're going to be the president in charge of the soccer association of a country that's organizing a continental soccer tournament, you've got to be prepared, and Jadue knows this. This is why Nene has hired a coach who uses unusual methods, which include slapping, humiliating, and insulting the president of Chilean soccer, so as to prepare him for his ascent to the top of the CONMEBOL and the FIFA. At Agent Harris' request, just hours before the draw that will define the groups for Copa America's first round of matches, Nene and Sergio organize separate activities in order to distract their guests. Nene takes the soccer association presidents' wives to a pool party with very particular waiters, and Sergio entertains his guests with drinks, dancing, and an undercover FBI team that observes everything up close. Just a few hours are left before luck determines who's facing who at the continental soccer tournament. But luck is for losers. Life is a lottery, it's true, but you can play like a winner if you know how to cheat without anyone noticing, or almost anyone.

2. Rosarito

June 5, 2020

In soccer, dodges or feints are admired and applauded, but there is one problem: if you can’t pull it off, you’re risking major ridicule. Sergio Jadue is about to pull off the feint of his lifetime, but something goes wrong. Cornered by an FBI agent, he is left with two options: he can collaborate with the investigation, or go to jail. He can either be with the gringos or against himself.

1. Not your topo

June 5, 2020

A family governed by traditions and complicity controls South American soccer: the CONMEBOL. But one day, they allow the wrong man to join their ranks: Sergio Jadue, the president of a small soccer club, in a country that has never won anything. Inebriated by power, he becomes a protégée of soccer godfather Julio Grondona, and the FBI’s key to dismantling the web of corruption known as FIFA GATE.

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Where to Watch El Presidente

El Presidente is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch El Presidente on demand at Amazon Prime.