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The Dandy 2015

★ 8.1/10 · 79 votes DramaCrime 1 seasons · 70 eps Ended
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What is The Dandy?

Inspired by the 1997 American drama Donnie Brasco, El Dandy tells the story of a law professor who has been hired by the Attorney General, to participate in a program of special operations, where you must infiltrate one of the most notorious drug cartels of Mexico City. Under the false name Daniel "El Dandy" Bracho, begins the task of identifying all the members of this clandestine network.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
70
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Oct 26, 2015
Last aired
Mar 9, 2016
Original language
ES
Origin
CO
Networks
Sony Channel
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Inspired by the 1997 American drama Donnie Brasco, El Dandy tells the story of a law professor who has been hired by the Attorney General, to participate in a program of special operations, where you must infiltrate one of the most notorious drug cartels of Mexico City. Under the false name Daniel "El Dandy" Bracho, begins the task of identifying all the members of this clandestine network. However, he quickly finds that his acute ability to police work is only comparable with the exciting sense of danger that experiences living life to the fullest. Along the way, it avails itself of the help of a criminal's petty, loyal, even corrupt, called El Chueco, who quickly befriends Bracho and comes dangerously close to discover his true identity. Much deeper Bracho is involved in the mafia, more work tells him to get out, and the professor once incorruptible has to choose between returning to a normal life as a respectable citizen or fully embrace his criminal life.

Should you watch it?

“A law professor infiltrates a notorious Mexican drug cartel under the guise of an undercover operative.”

Reasons to watch
  • tense infiltration narrative
  • high-stakes character development
Keep in mind
  • intense themes
  • complex moral dilemmas

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas inspired by undercover law enforcement operations.

The series contains themes of crime and dangerous undercover work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A law professor is hired by the Attorney General to infiltrate a drug cartel.

When was the series released?

The series was released in 2015.

What is the protagonist's undercover name?

He operates under the name Daniel El Dandy Bracho.

What inspired the show?

The series was inspired by the 1997 American drama Donnie Brasco.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set in Mexico City.