Herod's Law

In a small town in Mexico, a seemingly naive man named Juan Vargas is appointed as the mayor after the previous one is killed. Vargas, who initially dreamed of starting a political career, soon discovers the town's corrupt past and decides to take matters into his own hands. However, his quest for power and wealth gradually corrupts him, leading him down a dangerous path of manipulation, betrayal, and murder. As he becomes more ruthless, Vargas' sanity begins to unravel, and he ultimately faces the consequences of his actions. Will he be able to maintain his hold on power, or will his descent into madness prove to be his downfall? Find out in this gripping political thriller, "Herod's Law".

You can stream Herod's Law on: Netflix

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