--- title: "To Catch a Smuggler" year: 2015 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/to-catch-a-smuggler-2015" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 101129 imdb_id: "tt5099222" status: "Returning Series" seasons_count: 11 episodes_count: 101 runtime_minutes: 44 community_rating: 7.7 vote_count: 105 content_rating: "TV-14" --- # To Catch a Smuggler (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/to-catch-a-smuggler-2015 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning To Catch a Smuggler is a television series first released in 2015. Catalogued under Documentary, Reality, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by National Geographic, National Geographic: Latinoamérica. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 11 seasons and 101 tracked episodes. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "Follow airport police in Latin America and Europe in their fight against crime." ### Why Watch - Offers a real-world look at airport security operations - Covers operations across multiple international locations ### Caveats & Content Note - Brief overview synopsis leaves specific details unspecified - Tone & Suitability: The series deals with crime-fighting themes in airport settings. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, investigative, documentary ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None | | **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None | | **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1: Colombia (6 Episodes) To Catch a Smuggler is a documentary television series that focuses on the efforts of law enforcement agencies at airports in Latin America and Europe to combat crime. The series provides an in-depth look at the operations and challenges faced by these agencies in maintaining airport security. The series is set at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, which is the third busiest airport in Latin America. The program showcases the work of the police and other authorities as they strive to prevent and investigate smuggling and other crimes. ### Season 2: Colombia (9 Episodes) To Catch a Smuggler is a documentary television series that focuses on airport security. The show is set at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, which is the third busiest airport in Latin America. The series provides an in-depth look at the measures taken to ensure the safety of the airport. The show follows the efforts of law enforcement officials as they work to prevent and investigate crimes, including smuggling. The series cast is comprised of police officers from airports in Latin America and Europe. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**: - Behind the scenes at Bogota's El Dorado International Airport and take a closer look at what goes into keeping the third busiest airport in Latin America safe. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 3: Peru (16 Episodes) To Catch a Smuggler season 3 is a documentary television series that focuses on the efforts of law enforcement agencies at Latinoamerica and Europe airports to combat crime. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work of these agencies, highlighting their efforts to prevent and investigate smuggling activities. The exact details of the season's content are not specified in the provided information. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**: - Behind the scenes at Peru's largest airport. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 4: Madrid (8 Episodes) To Catch a Smuggler is a documentary television series that follows the efforts of law enforcement agencies at airports in Latin America and Europe to combat crime. The series focuses on the challenges and strategies employed by these agencies in their fight against smuggling and other illicit activities. Season 4 of the series features an episode that takes place at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport, where the police work to prevent and investigate smuggling operations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work of airport police and their efforts to protect the public and prevent the smuggling of goods and people. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S4)**: - Crosses the Atlantic Ocean for a look at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ### Season 5: Brazil (4 Episodes) To Catch a Smuggler is a documentary television series that focuses on the efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime at airports in Latin America and Europe. The series primarily takes place at the Sao Paolo International Airport in Brazil, which is the busiest airport in South America. The Federal Police work around the clock to prevent and investigate various forms of illegal activity, including the use of forged documents and the trafficking of cocaine. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the work of these law enforcement agencies as they strive to maintain security and prevent crime at these airports. **Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S5)**: - Sao Paolo International Airport, Guarulhos, Brazil, South America's busiest. - Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes. - Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons. - Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 43 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (16%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 36 (84%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: What is To Catch a Smuggler about? It follows the police of Latin America and Europe airports in and their fight against crime. ### Q: When was To Catch a Smuggler released? The series premiered in 2015. ### Q: What genres does the show fall under? It includes documentary, reality, crime, and drama elements. ### Q: Where does the series take place? It takes place in airports located in Latin America and Europe. ### Q: Who is featured in the series? The series features airport police forces. ## Grounded Source Citations - [To Catch a Smuggler — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/101129) --- *Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*