Narcos: Mexico 2018
“The uncut story of Mexico's first cartel.”
What is Narcos: Mexico?
Narcos: Mexico is an American Netflix original web television series centered on the Mexican drug trade. Created by Carlo Bernard and Doug Miro, the show serves as a companion to the original Narcos series, which initially explored the rise and fall of Colombian drug cartels.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Nov 16, 2018
- Last aired
- Nov 5, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Narcos: Mexico is an American Netflix original web television series centered on the Mexican drug trade. Created by Carlo Bernard and Doug Miro, the show serves as a companion to the original Narcos series, which initially explored the rise and fall of Colombian drug cartels. The narrative of Narcos: Mexico focuses on the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel. The plot follows an American DEA agent who learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico. The series consists of three seasons in total. The first season became available worldwide on November 16, 2018. The second season premiered on February 13, 2020, and the third and final season premiered on November 5, 2021. While the original Narcos series was set and filmed in Colombia and focused on figures such as Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, this production shifts the focus to the history of drug trafficking within Mexico. The show is categorized as a crime drama television series available for streaming on the Netflix platform.
Should you watch it?
“Witness the origins of the Guadalajara Cartel and the peril faced by a DEA agent in Mexico.”
- engaging crime drama
- historical context
- intense violence
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas based on real events.
This series contains intense depictions of violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Camelot Nov 16, 2018
- E2 The Plaza System Nov 16, 2018
- E3 El Padrino Nov 16, 2018
- E4 Rafa, Rafa, Rafa! Nov 16, 2018
- E5 The Colombian Connection Nov 16, 2018
- E6 La Última Frontera Nov 16, 2018
- E7 Jefe de Jefes Nov 16, 2018
- E8 Just Say No Nov 16, 2018
- E9 881 Lope de Vega Nov 16, 2018
- E10 Leyenda Nov 16, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Salva El Tigre Feb 13, 2020
- E2 Alea lacta Est Feb 13, 2020
- E3 Ruben Zuno Arce Feb 13, 2020
- E4 The Big Dig Feb 13, 2020
- E5 AFO Feb 13, 2020
- E6 El Dedazo Feb 13, 2020
- E7 Truth and Reconciliation Feb 13, 2020
- E8 Se Cayó El Sistema Feb 13, 2020
- E9 Growth, Prosperity, and Liberation Feb 13, 2020
- E10 Free Trade Feb 13, 2020
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 12 Steps Nov 5, 2021
- E2 Como La Flor Nov 5, 2021
- E3 Los Juniors Nov 5, 2021
- E4 GDL Nov 5, 2021
- E5 Boots on the Ground Nov 5, 2021
- E6 La Jefa Nov 5, 2021
- E7 La Voz Nov 5, 2021
- E8 Last Dance Nov 5, 2021
- E9 The Reckoning Nov 5, 2021
- E10 Life in Wartime Nov 5, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is Narcos: Mexico about?
It follows the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel and the efforts of a DEA agent to track them.
When is the series set?
The story takes place in 1980s Mexico.
Is it based on a true story?
The series is a chronicled look at the criminal exploits of drug cartels.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro.
Where can I watch it?
The series is available on the Netflix streaming platform.