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El marginal 2016

Status: Ended
First Aired: June 2, 2016
Last Aired: May 4, 2022
Format: 5 seasons · 43 eps
Total Runtime: ~43 hours (60 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode: S1E3 "Chapter 3" (★ 10/10)
Created By: Sebastián Ortega, Adrián Caetano
Networks: Televisión Pública Argentina, Netflix
Where to Stream: Netflix

★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 420 votes TV-MA CrimeDrama 5 seasons · 43 eps Ended

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★ 8.2/10

Created by Sebastián Ortega, Adrián Caetano

Where to watch: Netflix

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What is El marginal?

"El marginal" is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around a former law enforcement officer who enters a prison under a false identity.

Type: TV series
Year: 2016
Status: Ended
Episodes: 43
Runtime: 60 minutes
First aired: Jun 2, 2016
Last aired: May 4, 2022
Original language: ES
Origin: AR
Networks: Televisión Pública Argentina, Netflix
Genres: Crime, Drama
Updated: Jul 23, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 420 votes
Format: 5 seasons · 43 episodes
Episode runtime: ~60 minutes
Status: Ended
Networks: Televisión Pública Argentina, Netflix
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"El marginal" is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around a former law enforcement officer who enters a prison under a false identity. This individual's goal is to infiltrate a group of prisoners who have taken a significant action. The prisoners have targeted the teenage daughter of a high-ranking national judge. The ex-cop's mission is to gather information and possibly take action against the group. The series explores the complexities of the situation and the characters involved.

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“An ex-cop assumes a false identity to infiltrate a prison and rescue a kidnapped teenager.”

#crime #drama #intense #gritty

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compelling undercover premise
intense prison setting

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contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes crime dramas set within the prison system.

The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.

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Cast

Martina Gusmán Emma

Claudio Rissi Mario Borges

Nicolás Furtado Diosito

Gerardo Romano Antín

Carlos Portaluppi Morcilla

Jorge Lorenzo Capece

Maite Lanata Luna

Juan Minujín Miguel Palacios a.k.a. Pastor Peña

Abel Ayala César

Esteban Lamothe Patricio "Doc"

Paula Cancio Carla

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Ignacio Sureda Pantera

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What is the premise of the show?

An ex-cop enters a prison under a false identity to rescue a kidnapped judge's daughter.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Sebastián Ortega and Israel Adrián Caetano.

What genre is El marginal?

It is an Argentine crime drama television series.

When did the series air?

The series aired from 2016 to 2022.

Which channel produced the show?

It was produced for the channel Televisión Pública.

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