Inspired by journalist Olga Wornat's investigation, the series traces the rise of Daniel Arizmendi, the corruption and fear that let his gang terrorize Mexico in the 1990s.
Where to Watch The Ear Chopper • Season 1
12 Episodes
El principio del fin parte 1
E1
El principio del fin parte 1Through journalist Humberto Padgett's accounts, archives, and narratives, we follow Daniel Arizmendi's story from childhood through his car theft career to his first kidnappings and mutilations that earned him the name "El Mochaorejas."
El principio del fin parte 2
E2
El principio del fin parte 2Negotiations for a historic kidnapping spiral out of control as the police close in on the gang. In the present, Lucía uncovers clues that link the case to her own family history.
Compasión
E3
CompasiónA shopkeeper searches for her kidnapped son and begins to suspect everyone. Decades later, she recounts to Lucía how that case made her a survivor.
Las flores del bien, las flores del mal
E4
Las flores del bien, las flores del malA young secretary falls in love with the wrong man and discovers a criminal machine operating behind the scenes. Years later, a forgotten clue connects Lucía to that lost woman.
La princesa en el infierno
E5
La princesa en el infiernoA young woman from a good family is brutally kidnapped. Her case becomes a symbol of the fear gripping an entire city. Now, she decides to break her silence in front of the camera… but at a high price.
Secretos de Familia
E6
Secretos de FamiliaThe kidnapping of a patriarch exposes tensions within the Arizmendi clan. In the present, the criminal's wife speaks for the first time, forcing Lucía to confront the corruption that surrounds her.
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E7
NNThe son of a wealthy family is kidnapped, and his name is lost in bureaucracy. His mother turns her grief into a crusade. Lucía's investigation reveals the full extent of the power network.
Puede ser cualquiera
E8
Puede ser cualquieraA businessman is kidnapped and returns to his daily life unaware that he has already crossed paths with his captor. In the present, Arizmendi's brother breaks the pact of silence and confronts the weight of his family name.
