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: Reveals he was working for CIA contractor Devon Finch to protect Teresa . Although the crew is wary, James proves his loyalty to King George during a shootout with the kill squad .

In the season premiere, Teresa moves her operations to New York to legitimize her empire but finds herself haunted by the person she has become .

: Seeks to expand into New York by acquiring waterfront property to facilitate larger shipments. When the Russians (Kostya) refuse an immediate deal, she pivots to a competitor, Polanco, which later turns out to be a trap set by the Russians .

The fifth and final season of concludes Teresa Mendoza's rise to power with a condensed 10-episode arc that aired in 2021 . The season begins immediately following the cliffhanger return of James Valdez, who warns Teresa of an impending threat from a CIA-backed kill squad . Season 5 Episode 1: "Fantasmas" (Ghosts)