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Narcos 2015

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★ 8.1/10 · 3,348 votes TV-MA CrimeDrama 3 seasons · 30 eps Ended
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What is Narcos?

Narcos is an American crime drama television series that provides a gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels. The series was created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro, and it is set and filmed in Colombia.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
30
First aired
Aug 28, 2015
Last aired
Sep 1, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Netflix
Genres
Crime, Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
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Narcos is an American crime drama television series that provides a gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels. The series was created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro, and it is set and filmed in Colombia. Seasons 1 and 2 of the series focus on Colombian narcoterrorist and drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was the leader of the Medellín Cartel and a billionaire through cocaine production and distribution. The show features a cast including Pedro Pascal, Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, and Alberto Ammann. The series initially ran from August 2015 until September 2017, and it was later followed by a reset series called Narcos: Mexico. The show has been praised for its sharp and propulsive storytelling, and it remains a highly regarded series in Netflix's crime catalog.

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“A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.”

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  • strong character portrayals
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  • depicts intense violence

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas based on real historical events.

The series contains significant depictions of violence and criminal activity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Narcos about?

It is a series about the rise and fall of drug cartels in Colombia.

Who is the main figure in the early seasons?

The show focuses on the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Where was the show filmed?

The series was set and filmed in Colombia.

Is the show based on a true story?

Yes, it is a dramatization of the true story of Colombian drug cartels.

Where can I watch the series?

The series is available to stream on Netflix.

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