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)
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: 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 .