---
title: "El marginal"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-marginal-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67166
imdb_id: "tt5820976"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 43
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 420
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# El marginal (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-marginal-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-cop assumes a false identity to infiltrate a prison and rescue a kidnapped teenager."

### Why Watch
- compelling undercover premise
- intense prison setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, intense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 43
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (16%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 36 (84%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sebastián Ortega, Adrián Caetano
- **Networks / Studios**: Televisión Pública Argentina, Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Martina Gusmán** as *Emma*
- **Claudio Rissi** as *Mario Borges*
- **Nicolás Furtado** as *Diosito*
- **Gerardo Romano** as *Antín*
- **Carlos Portaluppi** as *Morcilla*
- **Jorge Lorenzo** as *Capece*
- **Maite Lanata** as *Luna*
- **Juan Minujín** as *Miguel Palacios a.k.a. Pastor Peña*
- **Abel Ayala** as *César*
- **Esteban Lamothe** as *Patricio "Doc"*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
An ex-cop enters a prison under a false identity to rescue a kidnapped judge's daughter.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Sebastián Ortega and Israel Adrián Caetano.

### Q: What genre is El marginal?
It is an Argentine crime drama television series.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from 2016 to 2022.

### Q: Which channel produced the show?
It was produced for the channel Televisión Pública.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*