Raquel Murillo
From inspector to outlaw, she chose love over the law.
Raquel Murillo ([raˈkel muˈɾi.ʝo], later adopting the codename "Lisbon") is a fictional character in the Netflix series Money Heist and Berlin, portrayed by Itziar Ituño. She was an inspector for the National Police Corps who was put in charge of the investigation before she was forced to resign for failing to stop the robbery at the Royal Mint. Later she joined the group of robbers to rob the Bank of Spain.
- Character Name
- Raquel Murillo
- Role
- Police Inspector
- Affiliation
- National Police Corps
- Key Relationship
- The Professor
Lore & Background
Raquel Murillo begins as an inspector for the National Police Corps, tasked with negotiating with the robbers in parts 1 and 2. During the negotiations, she meets the Professor, who introduces himself to her in a bar under the name Salvador Martín, and embarks on a relationship with him. She falls in love with him to the point of choosing to follow him instead of arresting him, spurred on when she is embarrassed and shunned by her colleagues for bad decisions she made while in charge of the investigation. A year after releasing the professor, she follows him to the Philippines and becomes a member of the gang. Like the rest of the gang members, she takes the name of a city (Lisbon) to hide her identity.
In Their Own Story
Raquel Murillo was an inspector for the National Police Corps, put in charge of the investigation into the robbery at the Royal Mint. During parts 1 and 2, she negotiated with the robbers while unknowingly beginning a relationship with the Professor, who introduced himself as Salvador Martín in a bar. She fell in love with him, and after being embarrassed and shunned by her colleagues for bad decisions made during the investigation, she chose to follow him instead of arresting him. A year after releasing the Professor, she followed him to the Philippines and joined the gang, adopting the codename "Lisbon" to hide her identity. Later, she participated in the robbery of the Bank of Spain.
Reader's Guide
Raquel Murillo is an inspector for the National Police Corps who is put in charge of the investigation into the Royal Mint robbery in parts 1 and 2. During the negotiations, she meets the Professor in a bar under the alias Salvador Martín and begins a relationship with him. She falls in love with him, and after being embarrassed and shunned by her colleagues for bad decisions she made while leading the investigation, she chooses to follow him instead of arresting him. A year after releasing the Professor, she follows him to the Philippines and becomes a member of the gang, taking the codename "Lisbon" like the other robbers. She later joins the group to rob the Bank of Spain.
Did You Know?
- Raquel Murillo later adopts the codename "Lisbon" to hide her identity, like other gang members who take city names.
- She was forced to resign from the National Police Corps for failing to stop the robbery at the Royal Mint.
- The Professor introduces himself to Raquel in a bar under the name Salvador Martín.
- A year after releasing the Professor, Raquel follows him to the Philippines and joins the gang.
- Creator Álex Pina saw Raquel's story as a formerly abused wife falling in love with the Professor as 'very powerful, very romantic.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Raquel Murillo?
She serves as a Police Inspector within the Spanish National Police Corps during the Mint heist saga. Originally tasked with capturing the robbers, her role evolves significantly throughout the series.
What is Raquel Murillo's primary function in the story?
Raquel leads the task force assigned to dismantle The Professor and his crew inside the National Mint of Spain. Her investigation uncovers hidden truths that eventually complicate her loyalty to the law.
How does Raquel Murillo's relationship with The Professor change?
They begin as adversaries, but she develops a secret romantic bond with Sergio Marquina over time. This connection transforms her from a hunter into a protector who aids his plans.
Is Raquel Murillo alive at the end of the series?
According to the final narrative status, she survives the conflict and remains alive after the heist concludes. Her survival allows her to maintain a connection with The Professor beyond the law.
Why is Raquel Murillo important to the Money Heist lore?
Her character arc bridges the gap between law enforcement and rebellion, adding emotional depth to the conflict. She represents the moral complexity faced when duty clashes with personal love.
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