M.I.A. is a crime drama that follows the story of ‘Etta Tiger Jonze’. A young woman seeking to avenge her family’s murder. The series focuses on themes of revenge, grief, and cartel violence. It shows how, after ‘Etta’s’ family has been murdered by a cartel, she finds a way to avenge them. However, it leads her to the path of violence as well, turning her into one of the most powerful crime queenpins in South Florida.
Not only that, but M.I.A. also explores themes such as immigration, human trafficking, betrayal, and the emotional cost of revenge, making it feel more realistic. So, as we wait to see what the series has to offer, let’s take a quick look at the story of M.I.A. and how it ends. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Why does the cartel murder ‘Etta Tiger Jonze’s’ family?
The series opens with ‘Etta Tiger Jonze’ sharing her story of how she became a ruthless killer. She reflected on the painful events that changed her forever and revealed that she had once worked as a river tour guide, living a normal life in South Florida. However, a secret soon changed everything. As it turns out, her parents, ‘Daniel’ and ‘Leah’, secretly smuggle drugs for a cartel run by a man named ‘Isaac’. Nonetheless, once he stepped down, his sons, ‘Samuel’ and ‘Mateo’, took control and soon started dabbling in human trafficking, given that it made more money than just selling drugs.
