The King is Dead, Long Live the King The Setting: Zurich, Switzerland, 2015. The atmosphere is a mix of a heist movie and a funeral procession.
| Element | Detail | |---------|--------| | | ~40 min | | Key characters | Sergio Jadue, Julio Grondona, José Maria Marin, Jim (FBI agent) | | Major quote | “I didn’t invent corruption. I just got caught.” | | Historical basis | Based on the real 2015 FIFA corruption case (Operation Blue Blood) | el presidente s01e06 vp3
Here is an interesting guide to understanding the context, the characters, and the real history behind this pivotal episode. The King is Dead, Long Live the King
When watching this episode, treat as a code word for "The System." I just got caught
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