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Once - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Season 1, Episode 1
The first episode establishes the entire premise of the series. We are introduced to Gabo in his hometown of Álamo Seco, witness his incredible soccer skills, and see him receive the life-changing scholarship to the IAD from Francisco, the Hawks' coach. His arrival at the IAD immediately sets up the central conflict with Lorenzo Guevara.
This episode is the catalyst for the entire series. It sets up Gabo's primary goal, introduces the main characters and the core rivalries, and establishes the key themes of dreams, ambition, and the challenge of adapting to a new world.
Season 1, Episode 80
The season one finale features the dramatic final of the Intercup tournament. The episode is packed with high-stakes soccer action and emotional turning points for the characters. Gabo must lead the team, and Lorenzo has to make a critical choice between his ego and the team's success. The season ends with the Hawks winning the championship.
This episode marks the culmination of the first season's arc. The Hawks' victory validates Gabo's team-oriented philosophy and forces Lorenzo to begin his transformation. It solidifies the team's bond and sets the stage for the greater challenges of the second season.
Season 2, Episode 40
This mid-season episode often features a pivotal match in the Continental tournament, a step up in competition from the first season. It also contains a major revelation in Gabo's search for his father, creating significant emotional turmoil that he must overcome to perform on the field.
It represents a key turning point where Gabo's personal life and professional career intensely intersect. The episode raises the stakes for the team in the tournament and for Gabo's personal journey, forcing him to mature and compartmentalize his emotions.
Season 3, Episode 20
As the Hawks advance toward the World Cup, this episode features a crucial and challenging match. It showcases the fully evolved dynamic between Gabo and Lorenzo, who now play together as a formidable duo, demonstrating their complete character arcs. The personal relationship between them as brothers is also solidified.
This episode highlights the peak of the team's synergy and the resolution of the series' central rivalry. It shows how far the characters have come since the first season, now working as a cohesive unit and a family, ready to face their ultimate challenge.
Season 3, Episode 60
The final episode of the original series run. It depicts the culmination of the Hawks' journey in the World Cup and resolves the main characters' arcs. Gabo and Lorenzo achieve their dreams of becoming professional players, signing with major European clubs. The episode provides a sense of closure while celebrating the friendships and lessons learned at the IAD.
This episode serves as the grand finale of the characters' formative years. It fulfills the promise of the series by showing the protagonists achieving their ultimate dreams, not just as individuals but as people who have grown together. It's a triumphant and emotional conclusion to their journey at the IAD.