Felix Navarro

Lore & Background

Omar Navarro is the leader of the Mexican drug cartel that Marty Byrde began laundering money for in 2007. He first appears as a recurring character in season 3, then becomes a main character in season 4. His nephew, Javier "Javi" Elizondro, is introduced in season 4 as Navarro's hot-headed nephew and presumptive heir of his cartel. The Byrdes' casino business is investigated by FBI forensic accountant Maya Miller, who looks into their operations on behalf of the government. Navarro's attorney is Helen Pierce, a Chicago-based lawyer who represents the Navarro cartel throughout season 3 and recurring in season 2.

In Their Own Story

Omar Navarro's presence looms over the Byrdes' operation from the moment they begin laundering money for his cartel. As the series progresses, his demands become more direct and dangerous. In season 3, his attorney Helen Pierce serves as his primary intermediary with the Byrdes. By season 4, Navarro himself becomes a main character, dealing with the fallout of his nephew Javi's impulsive violence and the increasing scrutiny from FBI agent Maya Miller, who is investigating the Byrdes' casino business. The power dynamics within his organization shift as Javi, his presumptive heir, grows more aggressive and unpredictable.

Reader's Guide

The criminal organization led by Omar Navarro operates with a strict hierarchy. Marty and Wendy Byrde serve as money launderers, moving cartel funds through legitimate businesses in the Lake of the Ozarks region. The cartel's enforcer, Del Rio, appears only in season 1 as a lieutenant. After Del's death, Helen Pierce becomes the cartel's legal representative. The Byrdes' proposal to build a casino represents an expansion of their laundering operation, which brings them into direct contact with local criminals like the Snell family, who run a heroin business in the area. FBI agent Maya Miller's investigation of the casino threatens to expose the entire operation, forcing Navarro to make increasingly desperate decisions to protect his empire.

Did You Know?

• Felix Solis portrays Omar Navarro, who appears as a recurring character in season 3 and becomes a main character in season 4.
• Navarro's nephew Javier "Javi" Elizondro is introduced in season 4 as the presumptive heir of his cartel.
• The Byrdes began laundering money for Navarro's cartel in 2007, years before the events of the series.
• Helen Pierce serves as Navarro's Chicago-based attorney, representing the cartel in seasons 2 and 3.
• FBI forensic accountant Maya Miller investigates the Byrdes' casino business, which operates under Navarro's cartel.