In the fifth episode of Netflix's "1992," titled "Those Were Different Times," the layers of mystery surrounding the 1992 Seville Expo continue to unravel as the characters confront the dark secrets of their past. The episode begins with Richi and Amparo in Le Cartuja, desperately searching for Robledo and the killer. Their exploration leads them to a chilling discovery: Robledo's lifeless body in a latex bathtub. The killer, lurking in the shadows, pushes a rack on Richi, and Amparo engages in a brief struggle before the killer escapes. The duo is left to give their statements at the police station, where Richi urges Amparo to drop the case, a request she refuses.
Meanwhile, Carmen, the lead investigation officer, is asked to drop Robledo's case but overhears Richi and Amparo's conversation, sparking her interest in the mystery. Amparo, determined to uncover more about the killer, decides to visit Rosa's house, despite Richi's reluctance to accompany her. Richi, grappling with his own demons, turns to alcohol to numb the guilt he feels over the death of his wife and child in a drunk driving accident.
Amparo's visit to Rosa's neighborhood is fraught with danger, as she enlists the help of a strange man to sneak into Rosa's house. When more men arrive, she locks herself in the bathroom, only to find crucial clues that link Rosa to the Expo. Carmen comes to her rescue, and together they leave the area, with Carmen offering to help Amparo find the killer.
The investigation leads them to a storage facility where they discover tapes containing information about the Expo. They secretly make copies, and through a video and a picture from Rosa's house, they learn that Rosa was a sex worker. This revelation prompts them to visit Ramiro's club, where they attempt to speak with him about the Expo and the girls. Carmen uses a Taser to escape when Ramiro's guards try to remove them.
Outside the club, they meet Azucena, who reveals that she, Rosa, and Margarita were brought from Colombia to work as sex workers. Margarita often brought her son Victor to the club, where Rosa and Azucena would care for him. The truth about Margarita's death is revealed when they learn that she was accidentally killed by Esteban during a sexual encounter. The Expo members, wearing Curro masks to hide their identities, called for sex workers, and Margarita's death was covered up by Jose, who demanded money for his silence.
The episode delves deeper into the tragic events that unfolded during the Expo. When the government refused to pay Jose after the sabotage of the ship, the team planned to commit arson in the main Expo building. However, Jose went further and burned down the building with Margarita's body inside. Victor, who had tried to save his mother, was severely burned in the process.
Esteban, now haunted by a video of him killing Margarita, faces the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, the killer is revealed to be on his way to kill Ramiro, adding another layer of tension to the already complex plot. The episode concludes with Amparo and Carmen piecing together the puzzle, while Richi continues his search for answers, driven by his guilt and determination to bring justice to those affected by the Expo's dark secrets.
"Those Were Different Times" is a poignant exploration of the past's impact on the present, revealing the tragic consequences of the Expo's corruption and deceit. The episode masterfully weaves together the characters' personal stories with the larger mystery, creating a gripping narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. As Amparo, Richi, and Carmen delve deeper into the shadows of the past, the truth becomes increasingly complex, and the stakes grow higher.