
Synopsis/Details
In the pilot episode of 'The Eagles,' set in 1979, viewers are introduced to Joshua, a Mexican immigrant and law student living in the United States. Joshua, along with his associates Christian and Antonio, operates a clandestine business selling international cigarettes at a lower price in UCLA. As Joshua's graduates, he faces challenges from local dealers at his city in Texas, this makes him navigate the dangerous underworld of organized crime. He reclutes his family members for a better organization and loyalty to him to create his own crime family organization. Along the way, Joshua falls in love with a woman, adding a personal dimension to his story. The episode sets the stage for Joshua's ambition and the beginning of challenges he will face.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Pursuit
Story Situation:
Ambition
Story Conclusion:
Ambiguous
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Illegality, Wrong
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Many
Special Effects:
Blood, Minor pyrotechnics, Other post processing effects, Other practical effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Bad boy
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Black/Dark, Crime & Gangster, Erotic, Gore, Sex
Subculture:
Hardline
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
College/University Life
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs, Legal Drugs
Time Period:
The Eighties (1980–1989)
Country:
Mexico, United States of America (USA)
Illness Topics:
Physical
Sport Topics:
Basketball
Relationship Topics:
Dating, Romance
Writer Style:
Oliver Stone, Paul Thomas Anderson, Quentin Tarantino