How many seasons and episodes does The Cartel have?

The Cartel has 2 seasons and 107 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on June 4, 2008 to November 17, 2010.

Is The Cartel renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Cartel has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.

How long does it take to binge watch The Cartel?

It takes 80h 15m (4815 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Cartel. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 41 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 80.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 41 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Cartel?

The Cartel is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Cartel?

The Cartel has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in The Cartel?

The primary ensemble cast includes Diego Cadavid as Pepe Cadena (age 47), Juan Pablo Raba as Pirulito (age 49), Sandra Reyes as Amparo Cadena (age 51), Sergio Borrero as Emilio Sarmiento (age 33).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Cartel?

2008 · 2 Seasons · 107 Episodes · Total Runtime: 80h 15m (4,815 mins)

Total Watch Time

80h 15m

4,815 minutes of non-stop content across all 107 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 80.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 41 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

41 days

Finish by approximately Nov 6, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 26, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

81 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 16, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

41 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 6, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

21 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 17, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

11 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 7, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 80h 15m 1.25× Speed: 64h 12m (saves 16.1h) 1.50× Speed: 53h 30m (saves 26.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	57 episodes	42h 45m (2,565 mins)	45 mins/ep	53.3%
Season 2 Shortest Season	50 episodes	37h 30m (2,250 mins)	45 mins/ep	46.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Cartel

Can I binge-watch The Cartel in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 80.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 41 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Cartel contains 80h 15m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Cartel at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 41 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 6, 2026.

Which season of The Cartel is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 42h 45m across 57 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Cartel?

The series consists of 107 episodes across 2 seasons, totaling 80h 15m (4,815 minutes) of screen time.