Episode 1 of "Berlin" kicks off with Berlin bidding a poignant farewell to his third wife, amidst the soul-wrenching realities of their divorce. A note of melancholy pervades his voice as he narrates that only two things possess the power to transform a dreary day into a splendid one: the essence of love or the thrill of a grand heist. As his narrative unfolds, a car pulls up beside him, beckoning him to embark on a new journey. Inside, he introduces his meticulously curated crew—each a distinctive thread in the tapestry of their endeavors.
There's Keila, a mastermind in electronic engineering cloaked in a shell of pathological shyness. Next, Roi, a street-smart thief with a prowess for cracking locks and Berlin's protege, whose presence underscores the mentoring dynamic within the team. Then, Damián, a double life persona—a professor during daylight hours and a criminal genius under the veil of night. Lastly, Bruce, the Swiss Army knife of their operation, proficient in an array of skills.
The quintet boldly infiltrated an opulent dinner party held in a grand mansion, posing as policemen with audacious daring. Berlin, acting with calculated precision, pinpointed the host and presented him with a meticulously crafted search warrant, pretending to conduct an investigation into illicit antique trafficking. Enthralled by Berlin's deceptive charade, the host, driven by a cocktail of fear and a sense of duty, ushered him towards the fortified vault concealed within his abode.
Inside the vault, Berlin's eyes narrowed like a laser, scanning the impressive collection with intense focus. His gaze eventually settled on a particular chalice, intricately designed and standing out amidst the other treasures. With the chalice firmly in his grasp, Berlin dramatically turned the tables, pulling the rug out from under the astonished host by unmasking his true identity. In an instant, the charade was revealed in all its breathtaking boldness and audacity.
Amidst the chaos, a guest attempts to don the mantle of heroism, but Berlin swiftly disarms his bravado. With a chilling advice about the folly of dying over misplaced romantic notions, Berlin warns the man against proving his worth to his mistress through bravado. The sight of Berlin's gun changes the guest's tune instantly, reducing him to groveling apologies as he begs for his life. This sequence serves as a telling glimpse into Berlin's profound emotional turmoil, struggling to cope with the aftershock of his divorce.
Next, the gang embarks on a journey to Paris, securing accommodations in an elegant hotel. Berlin introduces Cameron, a newcomer to their ranks, whose past is fraught with trials and who has recently been discharged from a mental institution. As Roi casts his gaze upon Cameron, his admiration is palpable. Berlin, perceiving this, issues a cautionary note to the young man, advising him to keep their relationship strictly platonic and assigning Roi the duty of ensuring Cameron's well-being.
The team dives into their mission, huddling to devise their next daring heist. The motive behind their theft of the fourth-century chalice, valued at approximately 40,000 euros, becomes clear: they intend to use it as a decoy to gain access to a priest's church, where they plan to excavate a treasure trove of 63 jewels worth a staggering 44 million euros. These priceless gems are destined for the grand auction house in Paris, located directly opposite the church, providing them with the perfect opportunity for infiltration. The church's crypt lies mere meters—five, to be precise—from the auction house, necessitating their navigation of ancient, subterranean tunnels.
On the ensuing day, they visit the unsuspecting priest, masquerading as an excavation team from the prestigious Polytechnic University of Salamanca. Keila's meticulous online campaign, planting 650 references to their fictional team, has convinced the priest of their legitimacy. He harbors hopes that their work might validate his church as Paris's oldest.
The team presents a fabrication, claiming possession of evidence suggesting the presence of buried treasure beneath the church's foundation. The priest, eager to uncover potential historical proof, invites them with enthusiasm to explore the crypt and commence their excavations. Elsewhere, the team executes a covert operation, infiltrating a private residence and installing surveillance cameras with stealth and precision.
François, the enigmatic individual, holds the sole key to unlocking the mystery of the jewels' arrival date. The strategy devised by the group revolves around uncovering the timing of the final shipment to orchestrate their move. Their hotel, positioned directly opposite François's abode, serves as the perfect vantage point for their clandestine surveillance operations.
Having covertly infiltrated François's abode and slyly installed a concealed surveillance camera, the team members retreated to their hotel, where they waited anxiously with bated breath. Roi made an attempt to engage Cameron, but to his dismay, he realized that in her eyes, he was merely Berlin's shadow, failing to garner her favor or attention.
Meanwhile, Bruce and Keila cunningly ensconced the chalice within the sacred confines of the church, orchestrating an elaborate scenario that gave the illusion of having unearthed an ancient relic beneath its hallowed floors. Their conversation inadvertently unveiled Bruce's promiscuous disposition, which Keila found deeply offensive and repelling to her senses.
