Red Block 10:59pm – The show begins with Cherokee (Daniel Albaladejo) confronting Sara Oliver Gomez (Laia Manzanares) about the prison attack when Dr. Emilio Espada (Adolfo Fernandez) approaches. After greeting Espada, she tells Cherokee that the attackers were trying to stop Simon Lago (Luis Callejo) from meeting with the judge. Bastos (Xabier Deive) asks if there is a way for them to reach the police. She suggests the highest point to avoid the jammers. He demands she hand over her walkie-talkie.

Willy (Cesar Mateo) tells them Green Block is the highest point in the prison. Bastos asks what they will do if the plan fails. Willy says they still need to try.

Dr. Elisa Montero (Barbara Goenaga) asks Rey (Pablo Alama) where he left Alicia “Ali” Roca (Zoe Arnao) and Guillermo Roca (Ivan Renedo). He tells her in the bunker. When she voices concern for their safety, he assures her that the children are safe.

Cherokee tells Sara there is a way out if she would like to join them.

Taking Emma’s (Huichi Chiu) advice, Manuela Monoz (Cecilia Freire) whispers something in Cherokee’s ear. Bastos happens to see Cherokee attack Espada. While Bastos and Diego (Jean Cruz) pull their guns, Cherokee orders Manuela, Sara, and Carmelo (Jose Alias) to the laundry room. Armed inmates prevent the guards from stopping Cherokee who continues to hold Espada at gunpoint.

We see Sara’s parents lying on the floor dead and her sitting nearby. Sara and Cherokee play chess via a mobile phone. Cherokee tells Carmelo that Sara is being released.

Sara walks out of Baruca Hill Psychiatric Correctional Facility. Lennon (Jose Luis Garcia Perez) waits while she draws a symbol on a road sign.

Hugo Roca (Alberto Ammann) is tied to a post when Elisa approaches. After freeing him, she looks back to see an unresponsive Ruso (Roberto Alamo).

Simon is being held at gunpoint by Macarena Montes (Sabela Aran) when Hugo approaches. Hugo pleads with her talk before she gets Laura Roca (Maria Caballero) killed. She tells him that he has no control over what happens to Simon. He assures her everything is under control. When Simon quickly turns to face her, she threatens to kill him if he doesn’t keep moving.

Cherokee threatens to kill Espada if the guards unlock the door. Elisa informs Bastos of Montes’s plan to release Simon to Lennon. Bastos orders Willy and Diego to find Montes before telling Elisa to find a hiding place for the children.

Nuria (Lucia Diez) asks Pincho (Simon Ramos) if he knows anything about Cherokee’s plan. Pincho tells her that Cherokee has always seemed to respect Espada.

Espada is shocked by Manuela’s claims of his having sex with her in exchange for work release. She tells Cherokee that he threatened her if she told anyone. When Espada tries to deny the allegations, Cherokee draws his gun and pulls the trigger only to discover the clip is empty. After confiscating Carmelo’s gun, he holds it to Espada’s forehead. Elisa suggests he ask Manuela about Emma. Manuela tells him to kill Espada. Elisa asks if Emma is with her. Manuela nods while pointing to her left. Cherokee is confused when he doesn’t see Emma. Espada informs him that Manuela has an identity disorder.

Ruso warns the attackers will get him out one way or the other. Bastos asks what a group of cops want with Simon. Ruso says his full name and birthdate before telling him that he is divorced and the father of a boy. Bastos threatens to kill him if he mentions his son again. Ruso informs him that a member of the prison staff filed a report against him for assaulting inmates.

Richi (Fran Berenguer) informs Lennon of Ruso being held in Red Block. Lennon tells him that a guard has promised to release Simon soon. Hugo hears Montes tell Lennon that she still needs the keys. Lennon assures her that she is making the right choice. She admits to knowing they are cops. After saying her name, he says she was a former cop. Simon warns that a call must be made before 1am to keep Laura alive.

Hugo finds the keys on the floor, where Montes left them. He places them back in their proper slot to determine her direction.

Willy tells Diego that they could wait until Montes releases Simon to Lennon before going for help. Diego reminds him of the order Hugo gave them. Willy suggests Hugo is telling a lie because his kids are there with them. Diego says they will find Montes.

Hugo alerts the others that Montes is heading to the roof.

Bastos asks Ruso who filed the report against him. Ruso promises the report will disappear if he is released.

Hugo yells for Montes as they head to the roof. After turning to face her, Simon suggests they have both killed. She claims it was for her job. He warns that she will die within the next 15 minutes. Hugo pleads with her to prevent his daughter from dying. When Lennon asks Montes if she is on the roof, Hugo says he can’t release Simon. Montes informs him of Laura being held hostage. Lennon offers to help save Laura. Simon assures her that only he can save her.

Ruso tells Bastos the report will go away if he is released. Bastos informs him that the guards have Sara. He demands she be brought to him. Bastos says it won’t happen.

Rey informs Sara that the attackers framed him for a murderer. She asks what he wants. He asks if she will help make them pay for what they did to him.

Carmelo tells Cherokee to release Espada. Cherokee questions if Manuela is telling the truth. Cherokee escorts Manuela out of the room. Espada pleads with Carmela to free him before asking for Elisa’s opinion. Elisa admits she believes he is telling the truth.

Cherokee asks Manuela if she is telling the truth. She acknowledges her story is true. He asks what she would like him to do with Espada.

Richi reminds Lennon that Ruso is one of them. Lennon assures him that Sara is one of them too. Richi asks if he is sure before showing him Sara’s unlocked tablet. After seeing her images, he orders Richi to put men on every corner.

Sara boasts that she has Lennon and his boss by the balls. He reminds her of what she said about them being dangerous. She assures him that she is just as dangerous. They agree to help each other.

Javi (David Solans) asks Nuria if Espada ever tried anything on her. She assures him that she will cut off his balls. Lupe (Laura Baena) admits she believes Manuela.

Espada offers to work on Carmela’s release if he lets him go when Cherokee returns. He tells Carmela that Manuela is being truthful before ordering Espada to talk. Espada admits his guilt.

As Montes starts to unlock the roof, Hugo orders her to stop. A shootout ensues. When Hugo runs out of bullets, Simon grabs Montes around the neck with his handcuffs. She elbows him several times until he lets go. Hugo disappears. She unlocks the roof.

Manuela tells Espada that she wants to hear it from his mouth. He admits touching her. Elisa promises Espada will go before the judge for what he did. Manuela orders Cherokee to kill him while Elisa pleads with him to stop. Cherokee kills him.

Bastos removes the cover from the surveillance camera. Ruso tells him to get Sara.

Montes forces Simon to his knees when they reach the room. After laying down her gun, she prepares to hoist him down to the ground.

Bastos asks Willy if they have reached Montes.

After shoving Montes off the roof, Hugo has a flashback of Laura getting sick in the pool.

Rosa (Elisa Matilla) becomes upset when Laura asks how she would feel if her daughter was kidnapped. Laura asks if she knows about Simon. Rosa asks Andres (Angel Pardo) how long they have before Simon contacts them.

Simon warns Hugo that the call must be made within the next 30 minutes as the episode comes to an end.

 

The Longest Night Review

One of the best episodes of the season. We find out that Sara spent time in Baruca for murdering her parents. She is familiar with Carmela and Cherokee who she played chess over the phone. This is my first time being introduced to Laia Manzanares. Her performance has been splendid from the start.

I am still taken aback by Luis Callejo’s performance. He reminds me of Anthony Hopkins when he played Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs.” I look forward to seeing him in future roles.

Lennon now knows that Sara has been collecting pictures of him and his men. What did she have in mind?

My biggest complaint is the poor cinematography. The color, camera movement and shots are off by a long shot. Some of the scenes are worse than others. If you can overlook the cinematography discrepancies, you may find yourself enjoying the show.

The episode deserves a 6.5. Get more of The Longest Night recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link to learn more.