Enemigo íntimo

Two siblings survive a mass murder when their parents fall to a cartel's violence in Mexico. The act leaves a scar that threads through every decision they make, shaping friendships, loyalties, and their sense of safety. Twenty five years later, the older brother Alejandro Ferrer has risen to lead a federal police unit charged with dismantling the narcos, tackling corruption and danger with a relentless focus. His sister, who was kidnapped as a child, remains a ghostly presence in his life and a constant reminder of what the war costs. The series follows the clash between professional duty and personal pain as the drug war tests alliances, trust, and the limits of vengeance, without softening the stakes.

Created by Lina Uribe and Dario Vanegas, Enemigo íntimo first aired in 2018. The series centers on a tense dynamic between Matías Novoa and Fernanda Castillo and features Raúl Méndez as the determined federal police captain Alejandro Ferrer.

Audience reception is solid with a 7.6/10 average from 432 votes. The show digs into how violence reshapes loyalties, questions authority, and tests the line between justice and revenge in a Mexico shaped by fear and corruption. Its pacing and performances add an extra edge that keeps viewers hooked.

It stands out for its intense performances and a no compromise view of the drug war. Fernanda Castillo and Raúl Méndez anchor the story with taut, character driven scenes that linger beyond the action, sparking conversations about power, loyalty, and the human cost of crime and discussions about policing ethics.