El Profesor's Plan
A blueprint for chaos where every variable is controlled by a single mind.
El Profesor's Plan refers to the intricate master strategy devised by Sergio Marquina to execute two of Spain's most ambitious robberies. The Professor, real name Sergio, is the mastermind of the heist who assembled the group, as well as Berlin's long lost brother. He leads the gang, and is the one who carefully plans and organises the heist in the Royal Mint and the Bank of Spain. The idea of the first heist is to avenge his father, whose idea it originally was. He controlled the heist through a hiding outside the Royal Mint. The Professor spent years of his life meticulously planning the heist, and covered aspects that most people wouldn’t think of. His tactic was to lead the police to several dead ends to buy more time for the money to be printed and the team to escape.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Sergio Marquina
- Primary targets
- Royal Mint of Spain; Bank of Spain
Lore & Background
The foundation of the strategy was built on rigorous preparation and an understanding of human behavior. The Professor, real name Sergio, was born in San Sebastián and mostly grew up in hospitals due to being a sick child. His grandfather had fought against the fascists in Italy. He was the mastermind behind the plans of the two heists. The Professor falls in love with Raquel Murillo, a police investigator leading the case against the heist. Under the false identity of Salvador "Salva" Martín, he was able to get closer to the lead inspector assigned to the Royal Mint robbery, Raquel Murillo, and the pair eventually fell in love. Raquel then joins the gang by the name "Lisbon". He sleeps with her and when her mother finds out about his involvement with the heist, he attempts to poison her but pulls out at the last second, opting to take advantage of her poor memory and deleting the voicemail, which contained crucial information that would expose him.
Reader's Guide
The Plan operates as a living document, constantly adapting to police movements and internal team dynamics. It relies on strict compartmentalization; only El Profesor holds the complete timeline. Execution requires precise synchronization between inside operatives and outside coordinators. Communication is maintained through encrypted channels, ensuring no single point of failure compromises the entire operation. Contingencies are layered deeply within the strategy. If a hostage situation escalates or a team member falls, alternative routes activate immediately without hesitation. Psychological warfare is central to its function. The Professor manipulates law enforcement expectations, forcing them into reactive positions while the crew maintains control of the narrative. The success of the operation hinges on exploiting human error within the security apparatus rather than brute force technology. Ultimately, this strategy demands absolute discipline from every participant. Trust in the blueprint is as vital as the physical tools used during the robbery itself.
Did You Know?
- The Professor's real name is Sergio, and he was born in San Sebastián, mostly growing up in hospitals due to being a sick child.
- The Professor's fascination with origami was proposed by actor Álvaro Morte.
- The Professor's anger about Berlin's death spawned the character's motivation for part 3, and was an idea Morte gave the producers.
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