However, Episode 7 has also drawn criticism from some quarters. A segment of viewers have expressed frustration with the episode’s reliance on what they perceive as coincidences or logical leaps. For instance, the fact that the police identify the exact car model from a blurry photograph of car keys requires a suspension of disbelief. Additionally, the episode introduces several subplots simultaneously, which some find overwhelming. One IMDb reviewer went so far as to call Episode 7 the weakest installment of the first part, citing issues with writing, directing, and character motivation.
Meanwhile, Berlin continues his reign of terror over the hostages. Taking a few women into a separate room, his behavior becomes increasingly predatory. A deep, dark secret regarding his health begins to surface, a secret that threatens the unity of the robbers. Inspector Raquel, allowed inside the Mint to verify the hostages are alive, uses the opportunity to sow discord among the gang, revealing that one of their members suffers from a grave illness.
: The Professor records a negotiation where the police agree to release only high-priority hostage Alison Parker instead of eight students. He leaks this to the media, successfully painting the police as elitist and turning public opinion in favor of the "resistance". money heist season 1 episode 7
What follows is one of the most nail-biting sequences in the entire first part of the series. For the first time, we see the Professor not as the omniscient puppet master but as a vulnerable human being. Forced to leave the safety of his warehouse, he ventures into the real world to destroy the evidence.
While the Professor plays chess on the outside, the situation inside the Royal Mint of Spain becomes increasingly volatile. However, Episode 7 has also drawn criticism from
The Professor records his negotiation with Raquel and leaks it to national radio stations. By doing so, he exposes the police's willingness to prioritize a VIP hostage (Alison) over ordinary citizens, inciting public backlash against the authorities. The Junkyard Crisis:
For more detailed episode guides and character deep-dives, you can check out the Money Heist Wiki or read fan reviews on Rotten Tomatoes . Taking a few women into a separate room,
The Professor beats the police to the junkyard by a slim margin. Posing as a homeless man, he sneaks onto the property. He destroys the forensic evidence inside the vehicle using strong chemicals. The Escape