01x01 - Protagonistas

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I'm here!

I'm here now!

I'm here!

Víctor!

Darling!

Your package has arrived!

Oh, please.

Víctor!

Damn dog! Move! I'm coming through.

MANCHILD

The male gender.

So fragile and so strong at the same time.

They find a way to self-sabotage
through unflattering behaviors

that affect them
and everybody around them.

That's why I've decided
to study them in depth

to find out what triggers
such regressive attitudes

and lack of resilience.

And thus, avoiding confusing,

erratic behavior.

As you can see here,
I have easily classified them as follows.

I'm Regina Vargas.
I'm a renowned psychologist.

And I'm pitching my idea for my next book

to the most important publishing house
in Mexico.

There are several types
of contemporary adults

to analyze in this book.

VÍCTOR
"THE WEALTHY OLD MAN"

There's a type of man

who has always been handed
everything on a silver platter.

He's childish and irresponsible.

Without a doubt,
he's an eccentric egomaniac.

6 HOURS BEFORE

Dude, you left
and the party got even better.

I swear.

Listen. All of a sudden, Karely
started kissing the other Karely.

And they came up to me
and said, "Threesome?"

And what did I say? "Obviously."

No. And listen to this.

I'm trying a new therapy to reenergize.

I swear.

Sunbathing your an*s
is all the rage in Ibiza.

Did you see Gianluca Vacchi?

He's got a beautiful a*s,

and he keeps on dancing.

He never gets tired.

You know what? I have to go.

I'll go take a 15-minute power nap.

Although not everything
that glitters is gold.

His excesses will take him
to a downward spiral of pain

that he will feel for the rest
of his proactive life.

TONY
"THE LEGEND"

In turn, on the contrary,

we have the guy
who has always had to work.

Smoothly!

Feel it. Take it slow.

Six, seven, eight. No fear, man.

His charisma has been his greatest tool.

Not only to get what he wants,
but to climb the social ladder.

Hold on.

Guys, we only have two sessions left,
and I don't feel the flow.

What happened?

You're not feeling it.

Feeling what? It's salsa.

All the more reason.

If it's salsa,
it ought to be more spicy.

Although the excess of said charisma

could lead him to surpass
the limits of morality.

The music and the rhythm themselves

call for more sensual movements.

At the same time,
you have to feel her with your body,

anticipate its next move.

And when you have mastered
the supremacy of dancing,

the stellar movement,

the crab...

Dancing has no rules. It's pure energy.

Like heat?

The one that makes you horny.

Okay, enough. That's enough.

How much do we owe you?

Three hundred.

Okay, let's go.

This adult is up to date.

He has managed to adapt to the times,

and he always catches his prey.

ALDO
"THE FALLEN STAR"

There's a male adult who suffers
from chronic Peter Pan syndrome.

It's an illness affecting
those who peaked in their youth.

Polyamory...

Hi.

Yes, it's me.

Sorry?

No, 'cause...

No.

You were looking at me.

No, I was...

Aldo.

Mad about Roberta.

-No.
-Quick to the Heart.

Fourth place in Big Brother.

This man, almost an adult,

has to relive the past
in order to be okay.

He lives under the shadow
of a success he no longer has,

which causes a constant depression.

I love that song.
Are you Aldo from Uranium 21?

Yes, that's me.

-You're a fan?
-Not me.

My mom was, and she watched
your soap operas with my deceased granny.

She loved you too. Good to see you, sir.

Should I call you "sir" since you're old?

You can call me
whatever you want. Don't worry.

-Aldo Schumman!
-Here.

-You were called today?
-Yes.

Today is the audition
for the young stars, the leading roles.

Tomorrow will be
for parents and grandparents.

Sorry. My manager must have
played a joke on me.

She loves to joke around.

-I can imagine.
-Tomorrow then.

Bye. Tell your mom I said hi.

ROBERTO
"THE SUGAR DADDY"

There's the guy who feels
his youth is fading away,

and that it's essential
to look for it in others,

and he'll do whatever it takes
to suck the collagen out of his victim.

No meat.

No gluten, no legumes, no dairy

and nothing yellow,
just like how my baby likes it.

I was thinking...

about your proposal
to go away for the weekend.

Yeah. Super yes. I want to get out.

I'm fed up with this filthy city.

You're the filthy one.

What a tasteless remark.

All right. Where are we going?

We're going to Acapulco!

What? To that cheap sewer?

I won't set a foot in that place.

Acapulco was bitching in the 1800s.
But now?

When I suggested a trip,
I meant the Maldives.

To go shopping.
To take a sexy picture with the sunset.

What can I buy in Acapulco?
A shell necklace?

Just admit you hate me.

Okay.

We'll see.

"We'll see." Just like that?

No. I'm sorry, honey.

I didn't want to be so hard on you.

The thing is I see everybody doing

all sort of things, except us.

No, my darling.

I want to do what's best for us,
but you get so intense,

and I feel like you're choking me.

I thought you liked that.

I love it. Choke me.

Come on. Let's get dessert.

-And you'll choke me?
-Yes.

ANDRÉS
"THE HONORABLE ONE"

Last but not least,

we'll meet the adult
who has always followed all the rules

in order to be on the right path.

Relax, Mr. Vega.

There's a reason why I was known
as the Finger God at the university.

He thinks his life is set,

until something unexpected
turns it upside down

which causes him to regress to moments
of his youth he never experienced.

And you'll see that
when you get out of here,

you'll walk out easily without problems.

Trust me.

I'll use some lubricant

so that the penetration is painless.

Just a second.

Relax.

What's up, honey?

I've been thinking if I don't
tell you now, I won't do it at all.

-Can it wait 20 minutes while I finish...
-No, no.

I can't wait. You always interrupt me
and then I don't know how to tell you.

You never let things flow,
and it's time to let everything out.

Speak. I'm listening.

I think I haven't been honest with you.

Well, mainly because I haven't
been honest with myself

and I feel that, perhaps,
I'm sinking more and more.

-Could you cut to the chase?
-Please.

I want a divorce!

Look. It's not the first,
second nor third time

that you threaten me with this.

And we always work it out.

Yes, but this time is completely different
because I met someone.

To be honest, I've known her for a while.
In fact, you know her too.

-"Her"?
-Exactly. "Her."

-It's Patricia, my best friend.
-What?

sh*t.

sh*t!

Wow, an*s sunbathing is super trendy.

sh*t.

That's how we're going to dig deep

into the adult men who project
themselves as alpha males.

Should I start writing?

-Do you have a title?
-Of course.

"Intrapersonal Exploration Method

"on the Social Behavior of Middle-Aged

"Male Subjects

"and Their Developmental Environment."

Meh.

"Meh"?

It's cold. It's scientific.

What ever happened
to Who Moved my Cheese?

The Monk and the Lamborghini?

Rich Dad, Poor Son.

I'm sorry, gentlemen.

I'm a professional psychologist
and researcher,

not a supermarket novelist.

Regina, dear, this is a business,

and we need
a target reader willing to pay.

We've already covered women.

Now we have to cover men,

especially those between 40 and 50.

Those who are trying
to heal their mental health.

-Manchild.
-Yes, I like it.

I love it. It's simple, short,
to the point.

"Manchild!"

Sorry. A book called "Manchild"?

-I love it. I'll take 100 copies.
-I love it.

That's where the money is.

Regina, that's it.

I can't jeopardize my credibility.

If you don't, someone else will.
And they'll take the royalties.

Look, Regina.

Relax.

Men can be understood
without the scientific mumbo jumbo.

Let's do this.

Think about it.

You have a day to give us an answer.

Okay?

BLACK
INK

BEYOND THE MALE MYTH

Hey, Marcela. Thanks.
What do we have this week?

The day after tomorrow, Jaimito is coming.

And on Friday, Raimunda.

By the way, her mom called to thank you.

She finally stopped eating dirt
from the flower pots.

How did it go with the book?

No, don't remind me, please.
Everything is about money nowadays.

I can't study men like that.

How did it go with Raúl?
Are you taking the next step?

Raúl backed down.

Another one avoiding commitment.

They're like children.
They're all the same. Incredible!

How are you? We can talk.
Do you want to talk?

Thank you, boss, but I know you...

So?

Well, I need to talk
to someone who isn't so...

So what?

-You know.
-No.

You'll give me a psychological speech,

and I need to understand men
without all the scientific explanation.

-Relax!
-But thanks.

Relax. Men can be understood
without all that scientific mumbo jumbo.

Marce!

Remember you told me I don't exist?

I just broke up.
I'm not schizophrenic. I didn't say that.

No, you told me I don't exist
on social media

'cause I don't have Instagram or TikTok.

You have what I call
a social media anonymity.

Let's open a TikTok account.

We are going to create
a campaign for manchildren.

Social media is full of those. But why?

I'll bring them here

and I'll give you
and thousands of women the tools

you need because it's about time
women tell their story.

Seriously!

How do young and not so young people
even think of tanning down there?

What are you thinking?

Please, Poli. It's to gain energy.

We have to enjoy life. My followers
expect me to show them the way.

They're happy when I show them the way.

They're happy. Period.

You only offer them materialism,
luxury, partying, sex.

What else is there?

Darling, seriously,

you'll end up paying for this.

It's still not too late.

Look, I've seen several professionals

on TikTok who can help you.

What? You are on social media?

Yes, but I did it
because I care about you.

Look.

-Here. Look, please.
-Let me see.

DO YOU LONG FOR YOUR YOUTH?

See?

YOU'D RATHER DATE
TWO 20-YEAR-OLDS THAN A 40-YEAR-OLD?

HAVE YOU HIT ROCK BOTTOM?

You've hit rock bottom.

APPOINTMENTS IN MY BIO.

Appointments. There. It says where.

Poli, please. They're all tricksters.

What I really need are parties,
girls and booze.

Well, let's see if one of your "girls"
comes to treat your a*s!

-You spoiled brat.
-What the blue blazes? That's not cool.

Surprise!

Really, Roberto? You think I deserve this?

Love, do you know how much it costs?
You asked for it.

Yes, but the 14 has just come out.

Seriously, Roberto.
You're so inconsiderate.

Acapulco, an old phone, everything old.

What's next? Change your diapers?

You don't love me.

We're from different eras.

You better find someone your own age.

No, I know. Actually, you should
get yourself a nurse.

I'm leaving.

I'm tired of projecting
my daddy issues on you.

Excuse me.

Your...

Do you know how many anuses, testicles
and penises I have seen in my life?

Not just seen,

but touched, inspected.

I have nightmares
about penises of all sizes and colors,

dancing reggaeton.

And the cute little hole
crowning the glans...

Exactly. The Japanese eye.

Are you mocking me?

-Become a gynecologist?
-Never!

All my ancestors were urologists.

But I'm considering it.

Andresito,

I can't wait to get away to some beach
and leave this damp smelling bar behind.

I love the smell of damp.

I'll buy your bar.

You're already drunk, Andrés.

No, I'm serious. I'll buy your bar.

-Really?
-Of course.

You know me. I never joke around.

No, I'm sober. Cheers!

Hi.

-Hi.
-How are you, princess?

Are you lost? Should I walk with you?

Look, I'm Tony.

-Tony?
-No, no Tony. Tony.

But since you're so cute,
you can call me "daddy."

It's a real pleasure to meet me.

-Esmeralda. My name is Esmeralda.
-Okay.

But don't call me Esme.

-No.
-And I'm thirsty.

Can we have a drink?

Just like that?

Okay. Yes, there's a place up here.

-We can go there.
-Okay.

Beautiful angel.
On this side. I'm a gentleman.

Now it looks a bit empty, boring,

but in a while, you'll see.

Happy Hour starts
and everybody will be in their cups.

You know?

In their cups, I mean...

Well, okay.

Cheers.

So Esmeralda,

look, if you were a stone,
you'd be a gemstone.

An emerald.

Do you like flirting with young girls?

Well...

Age is relative, right?

That you could be my dad is also relative?

But I'm not.

Because I'm not.

I'm not, aren't I?

No way.

No way.

No way.

Now we're talking.

Yeah. Just in time.

Are you here?

I'll come get you.

Ready, champ?

Let's go.

It was about time we saw each other.

Well, you disappeared.

-Of course not.
-You did.

You told me you'd text me, and you didn't.

Really?

I missed you so much, teddy bear.

-How much? Seriously? Let's see.
-So much.

So much.

Hold on.

-You pig!
-I love it.

-sh*t. How.
-He missed me too?

-So much. Hold on.
-Let's see.

So much...

Gross!

But you've seen it before.

sh*t!

Get out of there. Get out.

Let me f*ck in peace. Get out of here.

Well, I'm from Mazatlán.
My mom is Nicolasa Vázquez.

"Nicky."

You met her at the carnival.

Yes, but I've been to Mazatlán
like 20 times. I mean...

What proof do I have
that you're telling the truth?

It's like yours, isn't it?

A mole?

Are you trying to fool me? Let me see.

I know. You want money.

My mom told me you were despicable.

I don't know why I came.

No, wait, Esmeralda! Don't go.

Dammit.

f*cking as*h*le. Wait for me.

Esmeralda! Esmeralda, wait!

Is he okay?

Was the girl who left his girlfriend?

No, I don't think so.

Wait, but...

Is he okay?

All right.

But wait for me.
I'll be there in a second.

It won't take long.

Are you all right, sir?

Hey, look, I'm not one to judge,

but it looks like you need a lot of help,

and we can give it to you.

I look forward to seeing you.

REGINA VARGAS
PSYCHOLOGIST

Yes, I missed you so much.

So good.

Hold on. Give me a second.

Come on, teddy bear.

Give me a second. It hurts.

What? Are you having a heart attack?

Call Poli. No, call Poli.

-Who's Poli?
-Shout "Poli."

-Poli.
-No, shout!

-Poli. Shout!
-Poli!

Poli!

What's wrong, kids? My darling, no.

What happened, girl?

No! Please, you have to call an ambulance!

Let me see, my darling. What's wrong?

No, God. You're so tense. Relax.

-Take deep breaths.
-I can't.

Can you hear me? Relax.

Deep breaths.

You can hear me, right?
No, that's like giving birth.

Breathe deeply, slowly.

URANIUM 21
ELECTROCUTE ME LOVE

BEST POP SONG
"QUICK TO THE HEART" - URANIUM 21

DO YOU LONG FOR YOUR YOUTH?

I CAN HELP YOU.

APPOINTMENTS IN MY BIO.

ANDRÉS DIOSDADO
UROLOGIST

Elvis, always the same. Unconditional.

Yeah.

Hello.

Hello. Remember me?

The one with the tanned a*s.

-Víctor?
-Víctor, right.

And how are you? Can you sit now?

Are you evacuating well?

So-so, yes. But now I have another query.

You're too late.

I'm retiring right now.

No, you can't do that. I'll explain.

I almost had a heart attack last night.
I'm fine now. Look.

But my cardiologist told me
I can't take Viagra anymore,

which means I won't have sex ever again.

You can't abandon me now.
You have to help me, please.

All right. There are
other natural stimulants.

-Really?
-Yes.

Let's see. Tell me what they are.

Rosemary tea
with ginkgo biloba and catuaba.

Rosemary tea with... catuaba?

-Catuaba.
-Catuaba.

Also an infusion...

of muira puama bark

and Tribulus terrestris.

Slow down. It sounds
like a formula from Harry Potter.

"Harry Potter."

There it is.

Thank you, Doctor.

-You're welcome.
-Thank you.

Thank you.

-Good luck.
-Thank you.

Take care.

Sorry, I left my glasses.

Are you all right, Doc?

-Yes.
-Yes? Good.

-Well, no. No.
-No?

No, I'm not all right.

-Doc. Easy, my Doc.
-I need help.

-Yeah?
-Yes.

-That's the therapist?
-Yes. It's her.

"Appointments on my bio."

So your lifelong nanny
made you an appointment?

-Yes, exactly.
-For you?

For me, yes.

Last night, I got really scared.

-Of course.
-I want to change my life.

I want to reinvent myself.
That's what I want.

And after listening to you,
I think you should too.

No. My wife left me for another woman.
My children don't pay attention to me.

I've just retired.
I bought a bar. Nothing...

It's obvious.

Yes, you need to.

Should we go?

-Yes.
-Let's go.

-Can I take a photo of you?
-Yes, of course.

No, goodness.

No, no.

It's for your file.

Smile. Thank you.

Sorry. It's just that I'm Aldo
from Uranium 21,

and people usually ask...

It's okay.

Hello, good morning.

Sir, I'm so glad you could make it.

Please take a seat.

Thank you.

Everything all right?

Hi, baby.

This is Regina Vargas's office, right?

We're here
about the TikTok commercial, princess.

Yes, take a seat, please.

-No, that's fine. Thank you.
-Hey...

Good afternoon.

-Marcela, please.
-Yes, of course.

See, boss? TikTok worked.

That's incredible. Excellent job, Marcela.

-I'll be right with them.
-Yes.

Marcos, I was just calling to tell you
that I found material for your book.

Yes. I will write it and I will relax.

Yes, you were right.

We'll talk later. Bye.

Welcome.

I'm Regina Vargas
and I'll be your therapist.

Very well. That's great.

But I don't understand
why we are here together.

Me neither. Our problems are private.

No, look,

I don't know about you,
but I wouldn't call them problems.

Exactly. We're not all the same.

Let's not generalize. I mean...

Well, I'm a celebrity.

I must save face.

Okay, but the fact that we're here...

-But...
-That means...

That's what I'm saying.

He's a celebrity.

This wasn't explained in TikTok.

-I'd love to...
-The thing is...

Gentlemen!

Gentlemen, please! Be quiet, please!

Please.

Look. First of all, I'm a professional.

I have several postgraduate degrees.
And I have answers to your questions.

Do you want my help?

-Yes.
-Yes.

-Yes.
-Well, then, I can help you.

I will attend to each one
of your problems individually.

But I need to hold
a group therapy once a week.

That's my method.

It's non-negotiable.

If you disagree,
then this is the time to leave.

No, that's okay.

Excellent.

Then...

let's begin.

Anyone want to introduce themselves?

Yes, please.

-Hi.
-Hi.

My name is Roberto.

-I like to be called Ro.
-Ro.

Hi, Ro.

Okay, Ro.

At first, they did not react well
to my idea of group therapy.

I didn't like it either,

but I had a book to write,
a story to tell,

and I was willing to get to know
each one of them in depth.

I never imagined how far I would go...