Series synopsis
An Unknown Enemy, also known as Un Extraño Enemigo is a drama war & politics crime television series that premiered on Prime Video on October 1, 2018. It was created by Gabriel Ripstein. It stars Daniel Giménez Cacho, Fernando Becerril, Antonio de la Vega and Hernán del Riego.
Fernando Barrientos, Head of the National Security Directorate, Mexico's Secret Police, is trying to reach the highest position in the country. On his way, he'll have to manipulate, betray, and kill, and he's well prepared for it. However, his path will be full of obstacles. Nobody, not even his family, will be immune to the chaos left in his quest for total power.
Premise
Fernando Barrientos, Head of the National Security Directorate, Mexico's Secret Police, is trying to reach the highest position in the country. On his way, he'll have to manipulate, betray, and kill, and he's well prepared for it. However, his path will be full of obstacles. Nobody, not even his family, will be immune to the chaos left in his quest for total power.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as Fernando Barrientos
- Fernando Becerril as Alfonso Corona del Rosal
- Antonio de la Vega as Luis Echeverría
- Hernán del Riego as Gustavo Díaz Ordaz
- Karina Gidi as Esperanza Barrientos
- Kristyan Ferrer as Beto
- Arturo Echeverría as Javier Barros Sierra
- Enrique Arrizon as Enrique Barrientos
Supporting cast
- Javier Díaz Dueñas as Emilio Martínez Manatou
- Roberto Duarte as Miguel Navarro
- Blanca Guerra as Carmen Martínez
- Alex Cox as Winston Scott
- Suzanne Aguilera as Silvia
- Jero Medina as Camilo
- Omar Fierro as Hermenegildo Cuenca Diaz
- Paris Roa as Paris Agent / DNS 1 Agent
- Ruth Campos as Isabel
- Luis Calvillo as Lalo
- Luis Eduardo Yee as Odiseo
- Daniel Oropeza as Percatas
Guest cast
- Pedro de Tavira as Armando Barrientos
- Emilio Guerrero as Marcelino García Barragán
- Alex Cox as Winston Scott
- Arcelia Ramírez as Adela
- Irene Azuela as Elena
- Andrés Delgado as David
- Héctor Holten as Adrián
- Jenny de la Fuente as Rebecca
- Caraly Sánchez as Julieta
- Alfonso Borbolla as Pintor
- Andrea Jiménez Camacho as Young Girl
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 1, 2018 | October 25, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 28, 2022 | September 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Commander The regent of Mexico City, Corona del Rosal, wants to weaken his main adversary in the presidential succession by getting rid of the National Security Directorate. Major Barrientos, the leader of the DNS, tries to strengthen its position and that of his boss by creating the perception that the student movement striking in Mexico City is a real threat, to then repress them violently. |
October 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
Students The student's voice becomes louder despite their lack of organization. After the death of one of the student leaders, and with the assistance of Barrientos, the students will finally become a more cohesive force. With strengthening numbers, the student movement will increase the number of demonstrations in the city, which will subsequently be repressed by the government. |
October 1, 2018 |
| 3 |
On the Street The students establish the National Strike Council (CNH), and organize one of the largest marches ever seen in the country. The government of president Diaz Ordaz is placed in the spotlight. At the same time, the CIA wants to help Corona del Rosal, a candidate to the presidential race, to carry out a coup and return the country to law and order. |
October 1, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body of Christ | September 28, 2022 |
| 2 | Class of 1945 | September 28, 2022 |
| 3 | There's two ways to fight cancer | September 28, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |