Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord 2012
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What is Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord?
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord is a 2012 Colombian biographical television series produced and broadcast by Caracol TV. The series explores the life of the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, tracing his rise from a young criminal to the head of a powerful drug-trafficking empire.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 113
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- May 28, 2012
- Last aired
- Nov 19, 2012
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- CO
- Networks
- Caracol TV
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord is a 2012 Colombian biographical television series produced and broadcast by Caracol TV. The series explores the life of the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, tracing his rise from a young criminal to the head of a powerful drug-trafficking empire. It depicts his early involvement in cocaine trafficking, his periods in and out of jail, and his expansion of influence through political means as a Congressman. The show also highlights the conflict between his public political role and his clandestine activities as a drug kingpin. As his criminal empire grows, so does the scrutiny from both national and international forces, culminating in escalating conflict with the United States and authorities targeting the Medellin cartel. The series originally premiered in 2012 and consists of multiple episodes charting key moments in Escobar’s life. It stars Andrés Parra, Christian Tappan, Cecilia Navia, and Angie Cepeda. The show is also known by its Spanish title, Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal.
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Should you watch it?
“A rise-and-fall story of a cocaine kingpin who clashed with politics and power.”
Reasons to watch
- Detailed portrayal of Escobar's criminal ascent
- Insight into the intersection of politics and drug cartels
Keep in mind
- Violence may be disturbing
- Pacing can feel slow at times
You're drawn to biographical crime dramas with political intrigue.
Contains graphic violence and mature themes; not suitable for children.
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Cast
Andrés Parra
Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria
Christian Tappan
Gonzalo Gaviria
Cecilia Navia
Patricia de Escobar "Paty"
Angie Cepeda
Regina Parejo
Vicky Hernández
Doña Enelia de Escobar
Rodolfo Silva
Alberto Escobar Gaviria "Peluche"
Tommy Vásquez
Fabio Urrea
Toto Vega
Alonso Santorini
Nicolás Montero
Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento
Marcela Gallego
Gloria Pachón de Galán
Ernesto Benjumea
Rodrigo Lara Bonilla
Diana Hoyos
Nancy Restrepo de Lara
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Season 1 · 113 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Enelia gives her first advice to Pablo Mytharc May 28, 2012
- E2 Pablo begins to play with candela Core May 29, 2012
- E3 Pablo Escobar escapes from jail Core May 30, 2012
- E4 Pablo surrenders to the authorities Core May 31, 2012
- E5 Pablo and Gonzalo inaugurate the 'Napoles' farm Core Jun 1, 2012
- E6 A new armed force is born Core Jun 4, 2012
- E7 Pablo Escobar has his first encounter with politics Core Jun 5, 2012
- E8 Pablo Escobar wants to be a member of the Congress of the republic Core Jun 6, 2012
- E9 Paty almost discovered Pablo's adventures Core Jun 7, 2012
- E10 Escobar makes his foray into politics easier Core Jun 8, 2012
- E11 Regina Parejo appears in the life of Pablo Escobar Core Jun 12, 2012
- E12 Escobar is elected as 'honorable' representative to the House Core Jun 13, 2012
- E13 Escobar seeks to be the 'Creole Robin Hood' Core Jun 14, 2012
- E14 A tough debate puts Rodrigo Lara in check Core Jun 15, 2012
- E15 Galán asks Lara for an explanation Core Jun 19, 2012
- E16 The Minister surprises the country with his statements Core Jun 20, 2012
- E17 The Police dismantles Tranquilandia Core Jun 21, 2012
- E18 Pablo Escobar undertakes his revenge Core Jun 22, 2012
- E19 Attack ends the life of Rodrigo Lara Core Jun 25, 2012
- E20 The assassination of Lara causes a commotion in the country Core Jun 26, 2012
- E21 In the footsteps of criminals Core Jun 27, 2012
- E22 Pablo and Gonzalo arrive in Panama Core Jun 28, 2012
- E23 Escobar doesn't get away with it Core Jun 29, 2012
- E24 In search of 'protection' and allies Core Jul 3, 2012
- E25 Escobar's own men begin to betray him Core Jul 4, 2012
- E26 Prueba reina definiría la extradición Core Jul 5, 2012
- E27 The MR-2O executes the Taking of the Palace of Justice Core Jul 6, 2012
- E28 Wave of terror against judges Mytharc Jul 9, 2012
- E29 The Police, in the footsteps of Herber Core Jul 10, 2012
- E30 They assassinate Magistrate Zuluaga Core Jul 11, 2012
- E31 Jiménez protects himself against threats Core Jul 12, 2012
- E32 They declare the extradition unenforceable Core Jul 13, 2012
- E33 The extraditable 'seek a way to be tried in Colombia Core Jul 16, 2012
- E34 En busca de la prueba reina Core Jul 17, 2012
- E35 They attack the correspondent of El Espectador Core Jul 18, 2012
- E36 Colonel Jiménez is in danger Core Jul 19, 2012
- E37 Colonel Jiménez dies Core Jul 23, 2012
- E38 The country, horrified by the death of Colonel Jiménez Core Jul 24, 2012
- E39 The Police inspect the Hacienda Napoles Core Jul 25, 2012
- E40 Cano's life is in danger Core Jul 26, 2012
- E41 Guillermo Cano is assassinated Core Jul 27, 2012
- E42 The country mourns the death of Cano Core Jul 30, 2012
- E43 The press rejects Cano's murder Core Jul 31, 2012
- E44 Escobar's evil crosses borders Core Aug 1, 2012
- E45 Escobar wants to assassinate Herber Core Aug 2, 2012
- E46 Escobar should have Herber alive Core Aug 3, 2012
- E47 Marcos Herber is captured by the Police Core Aug 6, 2012
- E48 Escobar mocks the authorities Core Aug 8, 2012
- E49 Escobar 'sells' his own men Core Aug 9, 2012
- E50 Mauricio, very close to discovering Pablo's betrayal Core Aug 10, 2012
- E51 Escobar delivers a 'false positive' to Pedregal Core Aug 13, 2012
- E52 Escobar announces a new war Core Aug 14, 2012
- E53 Firecrackers explode in Drugs El Rebajón Core Aug 15, 2012
- E54 Pedro Motoa is arrested Core Aug 16, 2012
- E55 The Cali Cartel prepares an attack against Escobar Core Aug 17, 2012
- E56 The 'Marino' murders Yesenia Core Aug 21, 2012
- E57 Motoa is released Core Aug 22, 2012
- E58 They attack Pablo Escobar and his family Core Aug 23, 2012
- E59 Escobar does not let his head have a price Core Aug 24, 2012
- E60 Andrés Pastrana kidnapped Core Aug 27, 2012
- E61 Escobar faces Pastrana Core Aug 28, 2012
- E62 The war escalates between the State and the drug traffickers Core Aug 29, 2012
- E63 Announced the murder of the Attorney General of the Nation Core Aug 30, 2012
- E64 The anger and jealousy, the worst enemies of Escobar Core Aug 31, 2012
- E65 Pablo Escobar unleashes its wrath Core Sep 3, 2012
- E66 The 'Mariachi' prepares a sinister plan Core Sep 4, 2012
- E67 New victims of the terror of Pablo Escobar Core Sep 5, 2012
- E68 Colonel Quintana has no output Core Sep 6, 2012
- E69 Colonel Quintana is killed Core Sep 7, 2012
- E70 Despite the warnings, decides to go to Soacha Galan Core Sep 10, 2012
- E71 The crime that the country reacted Core Sep 12, 2012
- E72 The country is shocked with the loss of this brave Core Sep 13, 2012
- E73 The Government is committed to the murderers Core Sep 14, 2012
- E74 Ana Maria Cano seeks security of The Espectador Core Sep 17, 2012
- E75 Attack on El Espectador Core Sep 18, 2012
- E76 The Espectador goes on Core Sep 19, 2012
- E77 The first member of Escobar's family falls Core Sep 20, 2012
- E78 Escobar orders two new attacks Core Sep 21, 2012
- E79 Peraza receives an envelope bomb Core Sep 24, 2012
- E80 A cruel and atrocious attack shocks Colombia Core Sep 25, 2012
- E81 Attack on the DAI building Core Sep 26, 2012
- E82 The 'narco-terrorism' will not triumph Core Sep 27, 2012
- E83 The elite group, in the footsteps of 'Mariachi' Core Sep 28, 2012
- E84 The Elite Group and the 'Mariachi' face Core Oct 1, 2012
- E85 The authorities dismiss the 'Mariachi' Core Oct 2, 2012
- E86 Escobar sends a message to the Government Core Oct 3, 2012
- E87 'The extraditable' accept the call for peace Core Oct 4, 2012
- E88 Peace negotiations canceled Core Oct 5, 2012
- E89 Escobar puts a price on the police Core Oct 8, 2012
- E90 Another presidential candidate falls Core Oct 9, 2012
- E91 Escobar starts war against Pabon Core Oct 10, 2012
- E92 They discover that Escobar Pineda is complicit Core Oct 11, 2012
- E93 Presidential candidate Diego Pizano falls Mytharc Oct 17, 2012
- E94 Pabon receives a 'juicy' proposal Core Oct 18, 2012
- E95 The 'Chili' falls, Escobar's right hand Core Oct 19, 2012
- E96 Authorities increasingly near Escobar Core Oct 22, 2012
- E97 Escobar falls ill with malaria Core Oct 23, 2012
- E98 Gonzalo Gaviria falls into confrontation with the elite Group Core Oct 24, 2012
- E99 Diana Turbay falls into the clutches of Pablo Escobar Core Oct 25, 2012
- E100 Turbay is kidnapped by order of Escobar Core Oct 26, 2012
- E101 Maruja and Berenice, victims 'pattern of evil' Core Oct 29, 2012
- E102 The Motoa are thinking delivered Core Oct 30, 2012
- E103 Diana Turbay dies in her rescue Mytharc Oct 31, 2012
- E104 A priest is an intermediary for peace Core Nov 1, 2012
- E105 Escobar plans to surrender Core Nov 2, 2012
- E106 Escobar surrenders to the authorities Core Nov 6, 2012
- E107 The Cali Cartel wants to 'negotiate' with Escobar Core Nov 7, 2012
- E108 Escobar continues to commit crimes from the Cathedral Core Nov 8, 2012
- E109 The Government authorizes the creation of a search unit Core Nov 9, 2012
- E110 Die 'Cain', another man of Pablo Escobar Core Nov 13, 2012
- E111 Little by little Pablo Escobar's men fall Mytharc Nov 15, 2012
- E112 'Los pepes' attack the Escobar family Mytharc Nov 16, 2012
- E113 The death of Pablo Escobar Mytharc Nov 19, 2012
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Frequently asked questions
Is this series historically accurate?
The show draws from real events but dramatizes many details for narrative purposes.
Does it show Escobar's personal life?
Yes, it explores his relationships and how they are affected by his criminal activities.
How does the series end?
It concludes with the escalation of conflict between Escobar and both national and international forces.
Is there a lot of violence?
Yes, the series depicts killings and brutal enforcement tactics typical of cartel activity.
Can I watch this with my family?
Due to its violent content and mature themes, it is best suited for adult audiences.
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