In Season 1, Episode 5 of the Spanish crime drama Wrong Side of the Tracks (titled Perro viejo no perrea ), the tension in Entrevías reaches a boiling point. Tirso Abantos, the former soldier turned hardware store owner, continues his personal crusade against the local drug trade after his granddaughter Irene’s traumatic encounter. Key Plot Points

Corrupt police officer Ezequiel continues to manipulate the situation, hoping the increasing violence from Sandro will force Tirso to officially join forces with him. Series Context

To infiltrate the club and verify his suspicions, Tirso enlists the help of Gladys, Nelson’s mother.

The series, originally titled Entrevías , explores the grit and decay of a Madrid neighborhood through the eyes of a "fed-up war veteran". Critics at Decider describe it as a mix between Gran Torino and The Chi , focusing on generational trauma and systemic corruption.

Struggling with the aftermath of her assault, Irene begins turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms to numb her emotional and physical pain.

Tirso suspects that Sandro, the neighborhood’s primary drug dealer, is using a nightclub as a front for his narcotics supply.

💡 English subtitles for this episode are typically included in the global Netflix release, where it is often categorized as a "Netflix Original" outside of Spain. How this episode's events lead into the Season 1 finale ? Where to find fan reviews for this specific chapter? Wrong Side of the Tracks Season 1 Episodes - TV Guide