The Cleaning Lady Season 4 Episode 1 Recap [My Way]: The Cleaning Lady finally came back for its long-awaited fourth season after a 10-month break. The premiere quickly changed things. Lisa Weil played Agent Katherine Russo and in the first few minutes, fans had to say goodbye to her. She was killed brutally by the Sin Cara cartel. When she was killed by a firebomb, it shocked everyone and set the stage for a season full of danger, tension, and tough decisions for Thony De La Rosa (Elodie Yung).
The death of Russo was shocking, but it was also a turning point for Thony. She could have run away or fought, but she chose to stay in Las Vegas and face the cartel head-on. Thony sets out on a dangerous journey that will test her strength like never before. Old enemies are keeping an eye on her every move and new allies are joining forces with them.
A New Beginning? The Visa Interviews
Fiona (Martha Millan), Chris (Sean Lew), and Luca (Khalen Roman Sanchez) are being interviewed for S visas at a U.S. immigration office at the start of the episode. The mood is upbeat because Agent Russo promised to back them after Thony helped catch Ramona Sanchez (Kate Del Castillo) last season.
Chris tells the immigration officer that he wants to move to Los Angeles for his girlfriend Camilla, and Thony says she wants to go back to school to become a doctor. Fiona is just thankful that she can legally stay in the United States.
But when Thony is asked if she has done anything illegal, she isn’t sure what to say. This moment takes us back to two days ago, setting up a dramatic turn of events.
Agent Russo’s Death
Agent Russo, on the other hand, is on her way to finish sponsoring the visa and doesn’t know she is being followed. As soon as she gets outside the immigration office, two cars suddenly block hers. A man in a mask (Brian Norris) and a cowboy hat throws a Molotov cocktail into her car before she can do anything. The car is on fire, and Russo is trapped inside. Within seconds, the car explodes, killing everyone inside.
When Thony sees the horrifying scene, he stops moving. It’s a shock to realize that Russo’s death puts their visas at risk and, even worse, shows that Ramona’s power is still strong, even from jail.
Fight or Flight? Thony’s Choice
Thony starts packing right away because he is so scared and wants to leave the country with Luca. She thinks Ramona killed Russo and is afraid she will be the next person killed.
Fiona tries to make her see sense. Thony is determined to leave even though it means he will never be able to come back to the U.S. Before going to the airport, she and Luca said sad goodbye to Fiona, Chris, and JD (Ryan Sands).
Thuny stops in her tracks when Luca talks to her at the ticket counter. He tells her to fight back and asks if she’s being picked on. Thony’s mood changes at this point—she is tired of running. She decides to stay and take care of Ramona instead of leaving.
Facing Ramona in Prison
Thony goes to see Ramona in prison because he wants to take charge. Even though Ramona is in jail. she has already shown that she is dominant by killing another prisoner. Anthony knows right away that Ramona still has a plan.
Ramona says that her nephew Jorge Sanchez (Santiago Cabrera) hasn’t come to see her since she was arrested. She tells Thony that Jorge isn’t strong enough to run the cartel by himself and that his life could be in danger. Ramona is willing to help Thony get Jorge to meet her if he can get her family visas. Thony is in a tough spot because she needs Ramona’s help but doesn’t want to owe her anything.
Chris’s Costly Mistake
While Thony is negotiating with the cartel, Chris does something stupid. He takes Fiona’s pricey jewelry to a pawn shop while she’s not there. But the jeweler starts to think something is wrong and reports the sale. Later, the police show up at Fiona’s house and tell her that the stolen jewelry is connected to a well-known theft from three years ago at the MGM Grand.
Fiona avoids being caught by saying that the jewelry was a gift from Nadia (Eva De Dominici). Chris now knows, though, that he put the whole family in danger.
Jorge’s Struggles and the Cartel’s Divide
Jorge, the new leader of Sin Cara, has a hard time getting his team to trust him. He has a big idea: he wants to mine rare earths on land in the Nevada desert, which could bring in billions of dollars.
But El Don (Danny Pardo) and the others aren’t sure. They still think that Ramona is in charge and want Jorge to talk to her before making any choices.
At the same time, Thony goes up to Jorge and asks how Ramona can still have so much power while she is in jail. A sniper fires through the window, cutting them off from their conversation.
Jorge’s Near-Death Experience
Things get dangerous, so Thony and Jorge hide. Jorge’s bodyguards fight back with gunfire, but the attackers don’t give up.
One of the killers is shot by Jorge, who then asks who sent them. Before the killer can say anything, someone else with a gun shows up and shoots Jorge in the stomach. The first killer then dies.
As Jorge starts to bleed, Thony takes over. To stop the bleeding, she presses her thumb against his wound. She wants to keep him alive until help arrives. Eventually, a cartel doctor shows up but Thony quickly figures out that he is not qualified to do the job. She steps in and saves Jorge’s life by doing emergency surgery herself.
Thony’s New Role in the Cartel
Thony does something brave when she realizes that her medical skills are now her best quality. She tells Jorge that she wants to be the new doctor for the cartel.
She didn’t want to work with Sin Cara at first, but now she sees it as the best way to protect her family. But Jorge warns her that she will always owe Ramona money if she asks for help.
In the last scene, Thony calls Ramona to let her know she agrees to the deal. Before, the woman was scared and only wanted to keep her family safe. Now, she is deeply involved in cartel politics.
Ramona smiles because she knows she has won. But Thony’s face can’t be read as she hangs up the phone. She’s no longer scared. She’s ready to fight.
What’s Next?
Season 4 has set up an exciting new chapter. Russo is gone, Jorge is hurt, and Thony is becoming more involved with the cartel life. Can Thony protect her family and trick Ramona? Or is she too far in?
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