The Pioneer(El Pionero)

“The Spanish Tony Soprano”, “the Donald Trump of Marbella,” “mafioso.” There’s no shortage of adjectives for Jesus Gil, a Spanish property tycoon, politician, and soccer mogul. Controversial for his exteme political views and shady business dealings, Gil served as mayor of the city of Marbella for 11 years. “El Pionero“, a non-fiction miniseries by HBO, tells his story.