Ending of ‘Bandidos’, Netflix’s new series explained: what about the treasure?

Just a few days after its premiere on Netflix, the Mexican series “Bandidos”, starring Alfonso Dosal, Ester Expósito and Juan Pablo Medina, was the first in the Top 10 ranking of the streaming platform.

What is the Netflix series ‘Bandidos’ about?

Directed by Adrian Grünberg and Javier Ruiz Caldera, five characters try to find an ancient Mayan treasure in seven episodes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Miguel (Alfonso Dosal), a tour guide and son of a famous archaeologist, discovers an ancient map tattooed on the body of a mysterious stranger. Determined to find Aj Took’s legendary treasure, which includes a jaguar statue made of solid gold, Miguel gathers a group of characters to embark on this dangerous adventure: a con man (Miguel’s ex-girlfriend), a forger (Miguel’s uncle) , a hacker. and purser and diver.

However, they are not the only ones looking for the loot, Ariel (Andrés Baida), a famous archaeologist and former student of Miguel’s father, is also on the trail of the treasure. In addition, an enigmatic man with a burnt face, known as “The Boss”, will do everything possible to grab the keys to reach the coveted prize.

What remains unknown before the final chapter of ‘Bandidos’?

In six episodes, “Bandidos” maintains unexpected twists, humor and action, but also leaves some unknowns that are resolved with the surprising ending.

Who really is “The Boss”? Is there a traitor among the team members? Will they manage to keep the treasure or will someone else take it from them?: these are the unknowns that remain before the final chapter and which we resolve below.

Who Was “The Boss” Really?

The man with the burnt face is actually working for Ariel, who wants the jaguar statue for his museum.

“El Jefe” also reveals that he was also an archaeologist, who years ago met Juan and his son Miguel, but after a confrontation, little Miguel started a fire to escape his pursuers (seen in the first chapter of the series).

Who is the traitor in the group?

Everything points to Lilí being a traitor, since “The Boss” marks her as such and she’s being hunted by some very powerful people, and Ariel offers her help, but in the end she confesses that she never really betrayed her friends. just play along with the archaeologist to get more clues about the treasure.

‘Bandits’: The ending is explained

The emotional finale is action-packed and critics have assured that it does not disappoint as it answers all the remaining questions.

The “Bandits” finally find the coveted Mayan treasure, but the “Boss” interrupts their moment of celebration, however, Ariel (who is the rival archaeologist) ends his life in a violent confrontation, also warning that he called the police to confiscate the booty.

Lilí (Ester Expósito) tries to take advantage of the confusion in the middle of the chaos to escape with the treasure. Miguel, in a desperate attempt to stop her, shoots her.

Lily does not die from the shot, but because her pursuers think she is dying, they stop looking for her.

The result is unexpected, since, now free, Lilí reunites with Miguel and they decide to leave behind their turbulent past to start a new life together, forgiving everything.

The rest of the team seem to be finding their own way after their big adventure.

Who gets the treasure?

The “Robbers” find the chest full of jewels, gems and the golden jaguar.

Miguel seems to have negotiated properly with Ariel, which he was trying to do before Lilí made the attempt to escape with the loot. So Ariel keeps the golden jaguar and every member of the team becomes a millionaire and can fulfill their dreams.

Recall that in the second episode, Miguel promises Citlali 20% of the profits (since there are five members and he intends the treasure to be divided into five equal parts).

Although Ines planned to use the money to get her daughter from her ex-partner, it is not necessary since Octavio solves it.

However, it remains up in the air if Lilí and Miguel will actually be able to keep their new life away from the dangers behind them.

The ending leaves open the possibility of a second season.