El Vato

Seasons

2016

6.9

Season 1: El Vato and his friends land in Beverly Hills with a juicy contract signed with the prestigious record company of Regional Mexican Music (RMM) Principe Records. Nevertheless, when the owner of that imperial record company is accused of money laundry, the dream shatters and they fall off their thrones. Without giving up, the friends from Hermosillo will fight to obtain a new contract with Daniel "Lolo" Lozada, the "godfather" of regional Mexican music. Despite their intentions, climbing up the Hollywood ladder to fame will not be a simple task; the road is full of traps and temptations that will put their friendship to test.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Wolf of Hollywood Hills

In an "over the top" party at his Hollywood Mansion, Vato is officially presented before the world of Regional Mexican music of the US. There, he will challenge the famous singer Marcos Gutierrez to see who the new king of RMM is. When all indicates that Vato has taken over the crown from his rival and the world is at his feet, the FBI interrupts the celebration and detains him and his friends.

S1 • E2

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lolo

After being released without charges, Vato and his friends find out that Vidal, the owner of the record company that signed them, is involved in money laundering for the organized crime and has been taken to custody. They are left without money and without a contract. They try to obtain a contract in LA, by crashing Lolo's birthday party to impress him. Although nothing comes out as expected, Wendy Lozada ends up kissing Vato and giving him her telephone number.

S1 • E3

Movimiento alterado

Wendy does not pick up Vato's calls, so he and his band urgently look for ways to obtain a contract before they are left without any money. The opportunity comes with the offer to compose a song related to drug trafficking (Narco Corrido), but this will imply selling their "soul to the devil" and become part of the darkest and most dangerous side of RMM.

S1 • E4

¿Tienes talento?

Vato participates in a talent show where the "Sultana del Norte" (Sultan of the North) is judging. Vato has a sexual encounter with Wendy, but Lolo shows up and Vato finally loses because Wendy had originally fixed the contests results (without knowing that Vato was to be present), making another contestant win. Vato finds out that the contest was fixed, and blames Lolo, who he confronts and attacks.

S1 • E5

Cougars, Yeguas Y Video

With all doors of the RMM world closed after his problem with Lolo, Pollo finds a job for Vato at the luxury ranch where he works. Vato proposes to secretly record a music video taking advantage of the cars and horses available in the place. His purpose is to launch his Internet career with this video. Wendy looks for Vato and admits to have fixed the final results of the contest. Wendy approaches some drug dealers to ask them for money to fund her recording company. Thanks to the contacts that they have made, they receive a great opportunity.

S1 • E6

Gente de palabra

After all, the opportunity was not that great, and Vato ends up becoming part of the staff of Emiliano Galeana's tour; he's a legendary band singer. Vato ends up working as Rogelio's driver, Emiliano's son, who is also very famous and happens to be gay. Rogelio insinuates himself to Vato. Wendy, who has already launched her recording company with the money the drug dealers gave her, receives a visit where she is informed that she has to launder money. Emiliano Galeana reaffirms that Vato is a man of word with great talent, and ends up inviting him to sing with him.

S1 • E7

El corrido de Chino Prison

Vato receives an offer from Wendy Lozada, who has already launched her recording company. At the same time, a person contacts Vato to inform him that his father, who is in jail, is sick. Finally, Vato agrees to go see his father. They have an encounter were Vato sees himself reflected on his father and his mistakes. Pollo uses Wendy's offer to negotiate with Lolo, who ends up making Vato an offer. They now have the dilemma of choosing with whom to sign. The FBI approaches Wendy; they know she is dealing with "mafiosos."

S1 • E8

Fama

Vato finally signs with Lolo. The American dream is back. Vato and his band celebrate. Vato's father asks for money to pay his bail and be able to get out of jail, but Vato does not want to lend him the money after speaking to Joey who makes him realize that his father has a very dark side. At the same time, fame is not sitting well with Vato, who is drinking too much and makes a fool of himself at a charity event hosted by Emiliano Galeana. Lolo tries to resolve the issue with the drug dealers and Wendy has to go into hiding.

S1 • E9

El Vato One on One

A few months have passed and Vato goes from one scandal to another and from one party to the other. Wendy is sick of hiding. Vato's career is on full stop, since Lolo is delaying the process and the recording of the disk is not advancing. Vato has 15 minutes of fame after a he is involved in a shooting with an Afro-American singer he was dating. Vato and Pollo decide to use this scandal to jump start the launching of Vato but Lolo refuses and punishes Vato taking him out the roster to sing at the "Nuestra Gente" awards. Vato and Wendy reunite. Wendy is murdered.

S1 • E10

Nuestra gente

During Wendy's wake, Vato is questioned for being the last person to see her alive. The award night arrives, but Vato is devastated and doesn't want to go the event. Pollo finds out that Lolo had something to do with Wendy's death and tries to warn Vato, but he doesn't listen. Wanting to pay a tribute to Wendy, Vato goes to the ceremony where he ends up on stage singing a Capella the song that he and Wendy were going to perform together that day. Vato's talent is seen by everybody who can't stop cheering. Lolo goes to stage, hugs him in front of cameras and then whispers to Vato that he will never let him be successful and that he gave Vato a contract only to control and finish him artistically.