Matador
TV-142014•1h 0m•4.6/10
Action & AdventureCrime
Ratings
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4.6/10(14)
Matador chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony "Matador" Bravo, a popular soccer star who comes to be known as much for his playboy antics off the field as his dynamic moves on it. But what his fans and family don't realize is that it's all a cover—in truth, he is a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA. “Matador” has the kind of fame and notoriety that affords him access to powerful circles of corruption and villainy. But, in balancing the dueling roles in which he's been cast, he will be forced to confront the question of his true identity… and it is this mission which will prove to be his most dangerous.
Production
FactoryMade Ventures, K/O Paper Products, Rodriguez International Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 15, 2014
Last Aired
October 7, 2014
Networks
El Rey Network
Created By
Dan Dworkin, Roberto Orci, Jay Beattie, Andrew Orci
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Quid Go Pro
Air date: 2014-07-15
Tony Bravo, a DEA agent from Boyle Heights, is recruited by a little-known branch of the CIA for a top-secret mission: investigate the LA Riot—one of the greatest soccer teams in the world—by going undercover as one of their players. Tony will need the espionage skills to impress his handlers and some fast footwork to make the team, or The Beautiful Game could end in sudden death. Is Tony in for the win?
E2
The Naked and the Dead
Air date: 2014-07-22
The codes stolen from Gideon Khan’s tablet allow the team to track a hired assassin known as “The Apothecary” via Andrès Galan's satellite network. Tony must find a way to protect the target, while juggling his new teammates, his family, and most of all: the truth.
E3
Idol Worship
Air date: 2014-07-29
After gaining new intel regarding Margot, Tony accompanies her to an auction where she’s set to go head-to-head with Galan in a bidding war, allowing him and Galan to reach a new level of understanding. Meanwhile, persistent reporter Reyna Flores is one step closer to unraveling the mystery that is Tony Bravo.
E4
Code Red Card
Air date: 2014-08-05
A recurring dream from Tony’s past coincides with his debut on the LA Riot, which is quickly compromised when he needs to rescue Galan’s troublemaking daughter, Senna, from harm. As Tony races against time, both on the field and off, Annie and Noah realize something about Galan that could be a game changer.
E5
Enter the Worm
Air date: 2014-08-12
Whisked away on Galan’s private jet, Tony, Holester, and Caesar touchdown in Nicaragua, a world run by a drug cartel leader known as “The Worm,” where the stakes are high and the death rate is higher. Aided by an old DEA friend, Tony finds himself in a brutal futsal game where the prize is more than just walking away with your life.
E6
Misanthropology
Air date: 2014-08-19
Tony’s focus is shifted from soccer back to the mission when Galan entrusts him to deliver a package. But where Tony goes, Reyna follows. Elsewhere, the link between the auction and Nicaragua becomes clear when the CIA rescues an anthropology professor with insight into pre-Olmec civilizations.
E7
Mano a Mano
Air date: 2014-08-26
Guess who’s coming to Cristina’s quinceañera? Andrés Galan, meet the Sandovals. The same can’t be said for Tony, who is forced to bail and put the mission over his family when a member of the team gets taken by Samuel. Not even a Riot tie can soften the fallout from this joyous occasion.
E8
Everything Old Is New Again
Air date: 2014-09-02
The data seized from the mysterious medi-spa sends Tony and Annie on a manhunt to find the parties responsible for a devastating turn of events. While Galan becomes privy to the larger plan, Samuel dives deeper into Tony’s backstory, which leads him to the “wurst” kind of informant.
E9
The Anguish of Rosarito
Air date: 2014-09-09
Is there anything worse than horrible in-flight service? Just ask the passengers who landed in San Francisco. Samuel’s uncovering of Tony’s past leaves Matador and Galan at odds. Meanwhile, the CIA learns of Dr. Lucien Sayer’s secret to extending life.
E10
Night of the Whale
Air date: 2014-09-16
Tony and Galan reach common ground over a body in the trunk. Meanwhile, the CIA reach out to Sayer, hoping to thwart his plan.
E11
Riot 'Til I Die
Air date: 2014-09-23
Galan delivers a personal package to Sayer and Tony must make a dangerous decision.
E12
Dead Dreaming in Bagan
Air date: 2014-09-30
Tony ends up behind enemy lines and the locals must help uncover Sayer's plan. Meanwhile, Annie attempts to find Tony and Galan deals with the consequences of his confrontation with Reyna Flores.
E13
Mala Sangre
Air date: 2014-10-07
As Sayer's endgame is finally revealed, Tony's relationships with the CIA and his family will change forever.
Cast
Gabriel Luna
Tony Bravo
Nicky Whelan
Annie Mason
Neil Hopkins
Noah Peacott
Tanc Sade
Alec Holester
Alfred Molina
Andrés Galan
