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Desperados (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 105 min · English
Echo score 48
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Directed by
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Starring
Anna Camp, Nasim Pedrad, Lamorne Morris, Bryan Safi, George Basil, Heather Graham

A woman's romantic life is thrown into turmoil when a damaging email surfaces. Determined to repair the situation, she travels to Mexico with a group of friends. Their journey becomes a hilarious and unpredictable adventure as they attempt to rectify her mistake and salvage her burgeoning relationship. The trip is filled with chaotic mishaps and unexpected challenges.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Desperados
  6. 6 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Desperados Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Desperados (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Interview Disaster

    Wesley Darya attends a job interview with Principal Judy. The encounter quickly turns awkward when Judy makes an inappropriate suggestion about sex education, leaving Wesley feeling frustrated and disheartened.

    Where
    School
  2. Ex's Engagement

    Wesley learns from her ex-boyfriend that he is engaged to a stunning European woman. This revelation darkens her mood as she grapples with feelings of envy and disappointment over her own romantic failures.

  3. Disastrous Blind Date

    Wesley reluctantly goes on a blind date with a man named Sean. The date goes horribly wrong as Sean abruptly leaves when Wesley discusses marriage and children, further adding to her romantic woes.

    Where
    Restaurant
  4. Meeting Jared

    After her disastrous date, Wesley meets Jared, a charming stranger, who assists her after a minor fall. Eager to impress him and desperate for connection, she hides her true self and interests.

    Where
    Park
  5. Intimacy with Jared

    Despite her initial deception, Wesley and Jared develop a romantic bond over the course of a month. Their relationship deepens as they overcome the complications of Jared's unresolved ties to his ex-fiancée, Lucy.

  6. Fear of Ghosting

    After an intimate encounter, Jared goes silent for five days, prompting Wesley to worry that he has ghosted her. This fear propels her and her friends to vent their frustrations through an impulsive email.

  7. Jared's Accident

    Just as Wesley sends her hurtful email, Jared calls to inform her he's been in a serious accident and is in a medically induced coma. This shocking news prompts Wesley to take action and travel to Mexico.

    Where
    Phone Call
  8. Chaos in Mexico

    Upon arriving in Mexico, Wesley unknowingly encounters Sean at the same resort where she's staying. She faces a series of embarrassing and humorous mishaps while trying to locate Jared's room.

    Where
    Resort in Mexico
  9. Resort Mishaps

    Wesley's efforts to redeem herself lead to a cascading series of misunderstandings that embarrass her in front of other guests. Her antics culminate in her being kicked out of the resort.

    Where
    Resort
  10. Friendship Strains

    Wesley's friends, Brooke and Kaylie, grow increasingly weary of her chaotic attempts to fix things with Jared. Kaylie seeks guidance from a spiritual guru, while Brooke explores an unexpected romantic connection.

    Where
    Resort
  11. Return from Mexico

    On her flight back, Wesley musters the courage to come clean about the email only to face rejection when Jared breaks up with her after learning its contents. Her friends also feel neglected and depart separately.

    Where
    Airport
  12. Job Offer

    In a twist of fate, Sean helps Wesley land a job as a guidance counselor. His assistance marks a turning point in her journey, as he had previously supported her application.

    Where
    Office
  13. Reunion with Sean

    Wesley and Sean reencounter each other at a local restaurant, where she expresses her true feelings for him. Initially hesitant due to past trauma, Sean eventually decides to pursue a romantic relationship with her.

    Where
    Restaurant
  14. Kiss in the Streets

    Their relationship solidifies when Sean chases after Wesley in the bustling streets and agrees to date her, culminating in a sweet moment where they share a kiss. This event signifies the start of a new chapter.

    Where
    City Street

Last updated: November 15, 2024 at 17:04

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Timeline questions answered

Desperados Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Desperados (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Jared stop responding to Wesley after they slept together?

Jared wasn't ghosting Wesley, he was actually in a serious accident abroad and fell into a medically induced coma. He had no way to contact her during those five days. When he finally woke up and called, that's when he revealed the truth about his accident.

  • jared
  • ghosted
  • coma
  • accident
  • mexico
Q2

Why did Jared break up with Wesley after she traveled to Mexico?

Jared broke up with Wesley because he finally read the scathing email she and her friends sent him while he was in his coma. The email was extremely hurtful and insulting, which caused him to end the relationship despite her efforts to fix things.

  • jared
  • breakup
  • email
  • mexico
  • rejection
Q3

What was in the email Wesley sent to Jared?

In a drunken state, Wesley and her friends Brooke and Kaylie wrote a scathing, angry email to Jared expressing their frustration over his sudden silence. The exact contents aren't shown, but it was harsh enough that Jared considered it unforgivable once he read it after waking from his coma.

  • email
  • jared
  • breakup
  • drunk
Q4

Why did Brooke and Kaylie leave Wesley at the airport?

Brooke and Kaylie felt neglected and unimportant throughout Wesley's obsessive quest to fix things with Jared. They were tired of being put last while she focused entirely on repairing her romantic situation, so they decided to part ways with her at the airport.

  • brooke
  • kaylie
  • friendship
  • airport
  • conflict
Q5

How did Wesley end up with Sean instead of Jared?

After Jared broke up with her, Wesley remained friends with Sean, during who had helped her the Mexico trip. Sean eventually helped her land a job as a guidance counselor. When they reunited at a restaurant, Wesley confessed her true feelings for him, and despite his initial hesitation due to past relationship trauma, he chased after her and they agreed to date.

  • sean
  • wesley
  • relationship
  • job
  • counselor
Q6

Why did Wesley lie to Jared about liking bubble soccer?

Wesley was desperate to impress Jared and feel wanted, so she pretended to enjoy bubble soccer and even claimed to hate her favorite food, donuts topped with hot dogs. She was hiding her true self, which ultimately created problems in their relationship when the truth came out.

  • bubble soccer
  • donuts
  • pretending
  • deception
Q7

What was the deal with Jared's ex-fiancée Lucy?

Jared mentioned to Wesley that his ex-fiancée Lucy had developed psychological issues, which is why he was still tied to her. This explanation allowed their relationship to progress despite his unresolved past, though it remained a complicating factor throughout their dating.

  • jared
  • lucy
  • ex
  • fiancee
Q8

Why was Wesley kicked out of the Mexican resort?

Wesley's frantic attempts to locate Jared's room and delete the email led to a series of embarrassing misunderstandings. These chaotic mishaps, including getting caught in a mix-up at a neighboring casita, embarrassed her in front of other guests, causing the resort management to kick her out.

  • resort
  • mexico
  • kicked out
  • mishaps
Q9

What happened between Brooke, Kaylie, and Angel de la Paz?

While Wesley focused on fixing things with Jared, Kaylie sought guidance from the spiritual guru Angel de la Paz, exploring themes of motherhood and self-discovery. Meanwhile, Brooke unexpectedly formed a romantic connection with Angel, creating an interesting subplot during their Mexico trip.

  • angel
  • brooke
  • kaylie
  • spiritual
  • guru
Q10

How did Wesley get the job as a guidance counselor?

Sean helped Wesley land the guidance counselor job. He had previously put in a good word for her application, and when the position became available, he advocated for her. This job offer came after her breakup with Jared and marked a positive turning point in her life.

  • job
  • counselor
  • sean
  • guidance

Movie threads

More Movies Like Desperados, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Desperados tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Chaotic Romantic Travel Adventures like Desperados

Romantic blunders send friends on a hilarious, unpredictable journey abroad. If you enjoyed the frantic, friendship-fueled trip to Mexico in Desperados, you'll love these movies. This thread features romantic comedies where characters travel abroad to fix a mistake, leading to hilarious, unpredictable adventures and heartfelt self-discovery.

  • hilarious
  • chaotic
  • romantic
  • adventurous
  • unpredictable
  • friendship
  • Tone: light, hilarious
  • Pacing: fast, chaotic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative typically begins with a protagonist's romantic life falling apart due to a single, often public, error. Spurred by desperation and aided by loyal friends, they embark on a trip with a clear goal, but the journey is quickly derailed by a cascade of humorous obstacles and local color, forcing the characters to grow closer and the protagonist to gain new perspective.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared core premise: a travel-centric plot driven by a romantic crisis. They consistently feature a fast pace, light tone, and a mix of high-stakes (for a comedy) emotional desperation with situational humor, set against vibrant, unfamiliar backdrops.

Lighthearted Journeys of Self-Discovery like Desperados

Comedic stories where characters find themselves through chaotic, uplifting misadventures. Fans of Desperados will enjoy these uplifting comedies about finding yourself. These movies feature characters who, through a series of funny and chaotic events, embark on a path of self-realization, leading to a positive and satisfying conclusion about life and love.

  • uplifting
  • lighthearted
  • self-discovery
  • comedic
  • friendship
  • hopeful
  • Tone: lighthearted, uplifting
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The story follows a character who is initially misguided or living inauthentically. A comedic crisis forces them into action, and the subsequent journey—filled with supportive friends and humorous setbacks—serves as a mirror. The protagonist's original goal becomes secondary to the deeper realization of their own needs and strengths, culminating in a happy ending that is about more than just romance.

Why they belong together: This thread connects films that prioritize a light, comedic tone while exploring themes of self-discovery. The emotional arc is positive and growth-oriented, using laughter and adventure rather than angst to drive character development, resulting in an consistently uplifting and breezy viewing experience.

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