Ep 6 - The Tailspin Down

This episode of Cocaine Air, "The Tale Spin Town," continues the story of TJ Dominguez, a former cocaine smuggler. Despite federal agents surrounding his house, TJ believes they are after a fugitive across the street. The episode explores TJ's past, including his early smuggling days, his attempt to revive his father's sugar mill in Haiti, and his rise to wealth. It also delves into his relationship with Jack, who taught him how to fly but later became a liability due to his excessive partying and drug use. Ultimately, Jack's actions lead to TJ's downfall, as he becomes an informant for the government. Facing arrest, TJ contemplates fleeing but decides to stay for his family. After his arrest and imprisonment, TJ plans an elaborate escape, which is foiled by another inmate. He is then sentenced to solitary confinement. Despite his circumstances, TJ maintains an optimistic outlook and even influences a prison guard to change his life. The episode concludes with TJ cutting a deal with prosecutors, agreeing to educate them on his smuggling methods in exchange for a reduced sentence.