Synopsis: After a devastating loss, Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna (Gael García Bernal) is at a low point in his boxing career. Lucky for him, his manager and best friend Andy Lujan (Diego Luna) is determined to get him back on top. But when a nefarious organization rears its head, the stakes of this rematch become life or death. While struggling to mount a comeback, Esteban must also juggle his own personal demons and protect his family, including his ex-wife Irasema (Eiza González), a journalist who finds herself on a collision course with the dark side of the boxing world. (Courtesy Hulu, 2024)
The Cast:
Gael García Bernal
Diego Luna
Eiza González
Jorge Perugorría
Andrés Delgado
Karina Gidi
Dariam Coco
Lucía Méndez
Production Credits:
La Máquina is produced by Searchlight Television and Gael García Bernal (Y tu ama también, Coco) and Diego Luna’s (Y tu ama también, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Pan y Circo, Andor) banner La Corriente del Golfo, and will stream on Disney’s DTC platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S. Marco Ramirez (Daredevil) serves as executive producer and showrunner, with Bernal, Luna, Gabriel Ripstein, Gerardo Gatica, Leandro Halperín, Adam Fishbach, and Kyzza Terrazas onboard as executive producers. The series is directed by Gabriel Ripstein (600 Miles, An Unknown Enemy).
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Hulu)
1-01 A Little Play--10/09/2024
When aging boxer Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna loses a pivotal match, his manager tries to revitalize his career by setting up a rematch.
1-02 Shock To The System--10/09/2024
Riding high from his victory, Esteban trains for an even bigger match. Andy struggles to handle Otras Personas' demands while keeping Esteban in the dark.
1-03 With The Fishes--10/09/2024
Esteban, Andy, and Irasema try to figure out what to do about the threat of Otras Personas. Esteban's hallucinations worsen as he turns to others for help.
1-04 In Memoriam--10/09/2024
Reeling with guilt over the consequences of his actions, Andy struggles to keep his life together at a family event. Meanwhile, Sixto helps Esteban come to a revelation about the origin of his visions…
1-06 Last Minute Trip--10/09/2024
Andy and Irasema follow Esteban as he drags the children back to where it all began: his hometown. When dark secrets are uncovered, the threat of Otras Personas looms larger than ever.
