Narcos

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 28, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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  1. SimboTheKing
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    just as good as the first time I watched it. Shows and media about druglords have been done to death so it takes something really special to cut through the muck. Narcos is that show. It has this air of authenticity that really makes it a fantastic watch. The acting from all of the main cast is amazing, I love the score and ultimately even smaller stuff like set design. It's paced so well,just as good as the first time I watched it. Shows and media about druglords have been done to death so it takes something really special to cut through the muck. Narcos is that show. It has this air of authenticity that really makes it a fantastic watch. The acting from all of the main cast is amazing, I love the score and ultimately even smaller stuff like set design. It's paced so well, I can never get bored with it. No doubt one of my favourite seasons of a crime drama ever.… Expand
  2. Diptanshu
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Great season!at start it was like hard to catch up with subtitles the language was reason i wasn't into it much at start but the way everything was at 1st episode the intro and characters and introduction to cockroach from that it was fully amazing ride.the Steve's narration and little little conversations was enough to settle the language and tone.the acting was amazing,Pablo's role wasGreat season!at start it was like hard to catch up with subtitles the language was reason i wasn't into it much at start but the way everything was at 1st episode the intro and characters and introduction to cockroach from that it was fully amazing ride.the Steve's narration and little little conversations was enough to settle the language and tone.the acting was amazing,Pablo's role was Great,love the bonding of Steve and Pena both were amazing as hell.visuals were amazing.Music and Intro was amazing the same Latin music was Great.the screenplay and as per biography story was amazing the narration and unique way of story was Great.1st episode was amazing the whole shootout and intro to characters the Pablo's intro was awesome as hell.the cockroach and the plan it was amazing.the Pablo's dream for president and whole politics then the terror and business and at last the prison with drama it was an amazing ride then the last episode at start it was surprising the kidnap and the vice president it was amazing end to season 1.the whole season overall is a Masterpiece & A-1 entertaining!… Expand
  3. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    7
    Well 'Narcos' first season is tough to rate, the storyline is ok, the adaptation of certain facts are correct, however, some actors accent are so wrong, some acting are weak, which affects the view.
  4. sgtfalcon
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Great TV series. Congratulations Netflix on the entire production. The style was perfect. The acting, character development, writing were all superb.
  5. Roko957
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    I don't like that Brazilian actor that plays Escobar. He don't look like Pablo.
  6. mpatts15
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best series I've ever watched ever. Amazing story line (fact and fictional), characters, acting, locations, even accompanying music. It's a series that can be easily binge watched. It's a fantastic series.
  7. PapaMcDeluxe
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. One of my favourite series. I´ve watched it four times and i don´t get tired of doing it
  8. PumpedupKicks
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    One of the best TV shows I've watched. It's fast paced, stays true to the actual happenings and doesn't bore you. The ruthlessness of the Drug Cartels is shocking to see, but that's how it was. Wagner Moura has done a brilliant job, so has Boyd Holbrook. Escobar spending time with his family is like a break from the bloodshed and violence and well timed and also well played out. The factOne of the best TV shows I've watched. It's fast paced, stays true to the actual happenings and doesn't bore you. The ruthlessness of the Drug Cartels is shocking to see, but that's how it was. Wagner Moura has done a brilliant job, so has Boyd Holbrook. Escobar spending time with his family is like a break from the bloodshed and violence and well timed and also well played out. The fact that the characters (apart from the US Government Agents) speaking Spanish feels well worked out and captures the real essence. In conclusion, Narcos has managed to re enact the troubled times of the late 80's in Columbia with good accuracy.… Expand
  9. paspi1123
    Oct 13, 2018
    7
    pór que pablo habla brasileño e intehntaron meter a los estadounidenses mucho en la historia
  10. CesarSa
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    Amazing actors, amazing story telling, empowered by the real images, and very well captured.
  11. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    This is for both Season 1 and 2 of Narcos.

    A remarkable telling of the life of Pablo Escobar by a great actor named Wagner Moura. Originally I thought the show as only about Pablo Escobar. Since Mr. Escobar died in the 90s I didn’t think the show itself would go more than two seasons so I would review at the end of the series, like I did Hand of God. Then he died and Netflix is    This is for both Season 1 and 2 of Narcos.

    A remarkable telling of the life of Pablo Escobar by a great actor named Wagner Moura.

    Originally I thought the show as only about Pablo Escobar. Since Mr. Escobar died in the 90s I didn’t think the show itself would go more than two seasons so I would review at the end of the series, like I did Hand of God. Then he died and Netflix is moving on with the Cartels, so here is probably a good stopping point to review.

    Like all TV shows, it glamorized and filtered through the lens of Hollywood, even with that, I thought it was a decent three-dimensional view of Pablo Escobar. Of course, I don’t know him personally, but I have read about him and it felt like a fairer view, even with the glossy candy coating it got.

    I appreciated that it showed he was a human, not just a monster. Maybe this is because I came from a family (both blood and not blood) that was involved illegal activity when I was a child, but there is no “bad” only person. Society may not agree with a person, but it doesn’t mean that the dealer/killer/arsonist/etc. doesn’t love other people, want to help other people and that they don’t make human mistakes. I always hate the idea of an “all bad” villain, because it isn’t true. Like a show I used to watch said a lot, “Everyone is the hero of their own story”. No one thinks of themselves as evil.

    The part of the show I didn’t like was how his wife was handled. I don’t know personally of his relationship, but having grown up in a similar scene I don’t believe there is any way that his wife wasn’t fully aware and complicit, or at the very least aware and tolerant of it. Personal experience says there is no way that remains a secret, and in fact my experience most spouses work together.

    Other than that, I enjoyed the series, I liked how it showed both sides and I would recommend seeing it.

    Pros: The acting was great, the story tight and interesting the whole time.

    Cons: I was just sad to see Wagner Moura no longer in the show.

    I will definitely follow up with Season 3, I look forward to more stories    … Expand
  12. hallllloo
    Jan 13, 2018
    8
    Narcos Staffel 1 ist eine interessante Nacherzählung der Geschichte um Pablo Escobar. Man begleitet die beiden DEA Agenten Murphy und Pena auf der Jagd nach Escobar, welche gespickt ist mit Einblendungen von Geschehnissen aus dem realen Leben die clever mit in die Story mit eingebunden werden. Sie scheut sich nicht Gewalt zu zeigen, jedoch auch nicht Momente wo man denkt dass Escobar einerNarcos Staffel 1 ist eine interessante Nacherzählung der Geschichte um Pablo Escobar. Man begleitet die beiden DEA Agenten Murphy und Pena auf der Jagd nach Escobar, welche gespickt ist mit Einblendungen von Geschehnissen aus dem realen Leben die clever mit in die Story mit eingebunden werden. Sie scheut sich nicht Gewalt zu zeigen, jedoch auch nicht Momente wo man denkt dass Escobar einer von den Guten ist. Pablo Escobar wird brilliant von Wagner Moura verkörpert, doch auch Pedro Pascal (Javier Pena) und Boyd Holbrook (Steve Murphy) machen ein guten Job. Trotz des vielen Lobes hat Narcos ein paar unlogische bzw. schlecht erklärte Momente und manche Charaktere werden einfach so in die Hnadlung hineingeworfen. Auch gibt es recht große Zeitsprünge wodurch man nicht richtig einschätzen kann wieviel Zeit jetzt eigentlich vergangen ist. Zum Schluss kann man sagen dass Narcos Staffel 1 eine spannende, schön inszenierte Serie ist die für jeden der sich für die Geschichte rund um Pablo Escobar interessiert einen Blick wert ist.… Expand
  13. nj06
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Narcos, Season 3 is one of the most suspenseful show I have ever seen on TV. I enjoyed the first two seasons, and I was skeptical about the third installment, since it seemed unnecessary and artificial to continue the show after the closure in Season 2. Even though Season 3 started a bit slow and uneven, after a few episodes it evolved into a masterpiece of tension and anxiety. TheNarcos, Season 3 is one of the most suspenseful show I have ever seen on TV. I enjoyed the first two seasons, and I was skeptical about the third installment, since it seemed unnecessary and artificial to continue the show after the closure in Season 2. Even though Season 3 started a bit slow and uneven, after a few episodes it evolved into a masterpiece of tension and anxiety. The character of Jorge Salcedo is fantastic. It is impossible not to root for him. Warning to all: you will binge if you start watching.… Expand
  14. daviddelnorte23
    Oct 28, 2017
    6
    No me extenderé mucho en esta review pues una vez acabada las tres temporadas de esta serie tengo clara mi opinión.

    Esta temporada me parece que está bien, pero personalmente no me gusta casi nada, Escobar me parece un pesado y se me hace muy pesado también el principio de como monta su imperio de la droga. Tiene algunos buenos momentos como el de el avión y cuando van a por el que    No me extenderé mucho en esta review pues una vez acabada las tres temporadas de esta serie tengo clara mi opinión.

    Esta temporada me parece que está bien, pero personalmente no me gusta casi nada, Escobar me parece un pesado y se me hace muy pesado también el principio de como monta su imperio de la droga. Tiene algunos buenos momentos como el de el avión y cuando van a por el que "suministra las armas" que están guays pero el resto de la temporada me gusta regular. Primera temporada sobrevalorada para mí en cuanto a repercusión social.    … Expand
  15. Sneaks
    Oct 24, 2017
    4
    The show starts off on the wrong foot: it places Brazilian, Mexican and Puerto Rican actors to play the roles of Colombians. Those who speak Spanish can tell this major mistake and the show loses credibility instantly. Then there is the construction of Murphy and Peña, the DEA agents who are the main characters of the show. Other than being extremely bland and lame, they are portrayed in aThe show starts off on the wrong foot: it places Brazilian, Mexican and Puerto Rican actors to play the roles of Colombians. Those who speak Spanish can tell this major mistake and the show loses credibility instantly. Then there is the construction of Murphy and Peña, the DEA agents who are the main characters of the show. Other than being extremely bland and lame, they are portrayed in a Rambo-esque scheme by travelling around Colombia wielding guns in the slums of Medellin or in the middle of Bogota, which is pure American fantasy (and extremely corny). In conclusion, the first season contains too many fallacies and historical errors which makes it nearly impossible to watch.… Expand
  16. chunjurrinchhen
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    This is TV at its best. I was rooting for so many characters. Be it cartels or the DEA, i cared for each character because the writers and directors did a fantastic job. Loved the performance of pablo escorbar and also pascal pedro in season 3 was really good. this a must watch for netflix fans
  17. imthenoob
    Sep 24, 2017
    8
    The cast did a great job portraying their real life counterparts. The show itself does a great job at re-telling the history behind Pablo and his rise to power. It was very entertaining to watch and I quickly grind watch it just to get to season 2.
  18. timal3000
    May 8, 2017
    9
    plata or plomo, i eat the series from the beginning to the end. take in affection a murderer
    the acting was astonishing fun to see Pablo young to old in th duration of the 2 season.
    Alexis fun to watch a series based on real event, passionate series with emotion, violence and high tension, a must see ... choose wisely.... plata or plommo
  19. Broyax
    Jan 24, 2017
    9
    Excellente surprise que cette série sur Escobar qui fait passer Scarface pour un pauvre amateur... On apprend beaucoup sur ce sinistre personnage mais également sur la Colombie, les auteurs s'étant abondamment documentés sur le sujet. Comme toujours, la réalité dépasse la fiction et on suit les rebondissements incroyables de cette affaire qui aura fait couler beaucoup d'encre mais surtoutExcellente surprise que cette série sur Escobar qui fait passer Scarface pour un pauvre amateur... On apprend beaucoup sur ce sinistre personnage mais également sur la Colombie, les auteurs s'étant abondamment documentés sur le sujet. Comme toujours, la réalité dépasse la fiction et on suit les rebondissements incroyables de cette affaire qui aura fait couler beaucoup d'encre mais surtout beaucoup de sang.

    Je citais Scarface mais Narcos en est très éloigné : le réalisme est à l'honneur ici (ça fait penser à Sur écoute), à tel point qu'on voit parfois des images d'archives comme pour nous confirmer que tout cela n'est pas sorti de l'imaginaire dérangé d'un scénariste alcoolique. La sobriété est de mise également, ce qui n'en fait pas un documentaire barbant pour autant.

    L'approche intelligente choisie consiste à s'appuyer sur les faits et les évènements, leurs enjeux et leurs intervenants -des deux côtés de la barrière- et à nous les balancer au visage, le tout avec l'aide d'une voix off tantôt désabusée, tantôt ironique, celle de l'agent de la DEA. Un choix judicieux que cette voix off, car il se passe beaucoup de choses dans Narcos et ce fil conducteur est le bienvenu.

    Les acteurs sont convaincants et la mise en scène s'avère de bon aloi y compris dans les scènes d'action, ce qui reste rare dans les séries. Le seul reproche concerne le non-doublage des Colombiens : je pige pas trop l'espagnol et les séances de lecture des sous-titres me les brisent. En tout cas, vivement la suite pour le fin mot de l'histoire et la fin de ce bâtard d'Escobar. Pauvre Colombie, si Christophe avait su...    … Expand
  20. sjulti
    Dec 30, 2016
    8
    This is a really good show it gets boring at times but the first season was great a lot of good chatacters and it really shows a lot of old footage of the actual events i wouldint say its amazing yet but its getting their overall a solid start for this show and i cant wait to start season 2 on netflix
  21. holeemc
    Dec 20, 2016
    9
    Outstanding. I'm only two episodes in but I'm blown away with this. The only thing I'm not quite sure about is the voiceover but the performance by Wagner Moura is one of best, if not the best on TV or film over the last few years. absolutely electrifying.
  22. ZiddersRoofurry
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    If you're interested in drug crime docudrama's even when they play fast and loose with real life events you won't find many as good as this. Wagner Moura is brilliant in his role as Pablo Escobar and the fellows who play agents Murphy and Pena are great as well. The very last episode of season 2 makes the previous 19 episodes more than worth it. There's one scene in particular thatIf you're interested in drug crime docudrama's even when they play fast and loose with real life events you won't find many as good as this. Wagner Moura is brilliant in his role as Pablo Escobar and the fellows who play agents Murphy and Pena are great as well. The very last episode of season 2 makes the previous 19 episodes more than worth it. There's one scene in particular that everything before it leads up to that is one of the most amazing uses of magical reality in a film I've ever seen. Definitely check out Narcos.… Expand
  23. TiagoAngeloTV
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Narcos is another great Netflix's original series and I could say that is as good as House of Cards. Great characters + great techniques + some dramatic licenses brings us one of the most interesting tv series nowadays. If you want to see some techniques and references used in the show (no spoilers), check it out: www.youtube.com/c/tiagoangelotv
  24. adverb
    Sep 15, 2016
    8
    The quality of the show is excellent and the writing is out of this world. However, I am a few episodes into Season 2 and the story line is starting to feel repetitive. I'll watch it all the way through because I have somehow managed not to know how the story ended and I'm heavily invested in the characters. Just be prepared to watch the Colombian army, the Colombian police, the DEA,The quality of the show is excellent and the writing is out of this world. However, I am a few episodes into Season 2 and the story line is starting to feel repetitive. I'll watch it all the way through because I have somehow managed not to know how the story ended and I'm heavily invested in the characters. Just be prepared to watch the Colombian army, the Colombian police, the DEA, and the CIA all imitating the Keystone Kops.… Expand
  25. nikkinolan82
    Sep 7, 2016
    8
    The show “Narcos”, now in its second season on Netflix is a prime example of new media’s ability to generate content that is not beholden to the advertising driven content creation of yesteryear. While employing many mundane story telling devices such as voiceover and smash cuts for dramatic effect, it also offers the viewer a rare cultural emersion through lenses focused on the lushThe show “Narcos”, now in its second season on Netflix is a prime example of new media’s ability to generate content that is not beholden to the advertising driven content creation of yesteryear. While employing many mundane story telling devices such as voiceover and smash cuts for dramatic effect, it also offers the viewer a rare cultural emersion through lenses focused on the lush jungles that surround Medellin and the cityscapes of Bogota and more importantly, the shows bilingual dialogue. Often times, having to read subtitles reminds this viewer that she is watching something foreign and thereby limits the willing suspension of disbelief, however, the easy back and forth between Spanish and English in “Narcos” allows for a viewing experience that doesn’t let cultural disparity get in the way. This is not to say that the show is without its flaws; in the HBO series “Entourage”, an ill-fated attempt to chronicle the life of Pablo Escobar drew ridicule for its awful make-up… the producers of “Narcos” should have taken a lesson from that fictional farce. All in all, I have to say that this show is one worth watching/reading. Not only does it tell in great and historically accurate detail the story of the sophistication of US illicit drug import, it also promises a future of original programming that includes accessible characters outside what up until now, have been the norm.… Expand
  26. Chaylero
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    This show is honestly just the best show in the world. I binged the first season countless times that I lost count. When season 2 came out I watched literally the second it came out and all I can say is...WOW. This combines drama, sex, suspense, and action, a great combination for a great show. I'd rate this show 100 out of 100!
  27. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 4, 2016
    7
    Narcos overcomes a rocky start to deliver a compelling documentary-drama on the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar with its interesting recreation of real life people and a gripping story.
  28. MEFzelder
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    “Narcos” es el drama biográfico de Pablo Escobar Gaviria, una importante producción que sobresale por su accesible narrativa y las explícitas escenas de violencia.
    La serie describe los primeros pasos de Escobar (Wagner Moura), desde le presentan la cocaína y su negocio, hasta el inicio y auge de su imperio de tráfico global. La historia es narrada por Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook), Agente    “Narcos” es el drama biográfico de Pablo Escobar Gaviria, una importante producción que sobresale por su accesible narrativa y las explícitas escenas de violencia.
    La serie describe los primeros pasos de Escobar (Wagner Moura), desde le presentan la cocaína y su negocio, hasta el inicio y auge de su imperio de tráfico global. La historia es narrada por Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook), Agente de la DEA, quien interfiere cuando la crisis del narcotráfico sobrepasa Miami.
    Los personajes están bien logrados, más que nada el elenco principal. Wagner Moura es muy expresivo y domina muy bien el discurso de Escobar. Holbrook y Pedro Pascal, quien interpreta al detective Javier Peña, tienen roles que requieren de más emociones, y en ambos casos la representación es muy creíble.
    Para los papeles secundarios hay palmas y errores, entre actores muy buenos como Luis Guzmán (José Rodríguez Gacha) o Manolo Cardona (Eduardo Sandoval) hay otros que no tienen buena presencia en pantalla como Paulina Gaitán (Tata Escobar) o Jorge Jiménez (Poison).
    El gran fuerte de “Narcos” es su forma de presentar el contenido, entre escenas elaboradas y material de archivo, presenta una visión más occidental sobre Pablo Escobar, y habiendo tantas adaptaciones acerca del colombiano esta tira es fresca y entretenida.    … Expand
  29. Eyenotalent
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    Next to the Sopranos this is the finest mini series I've ever seen. Wow...Even more my wife is from Medellin...and knows many of the players..it's like a history lesson.
  30. geedup
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    Interesting. Everybody knows the name and the violence that came with it. Almost too unbelievable when you get to watching it, "Did this really happen?" The lead actor as Pablo is ATROCIOUS in my opinion, but the events that surround this story kept me going back. Particularly watching the effect the US had in this all as most of this was before my time. The only thing I do not like,Interesting. Everybody knows the name and the violence that came with it. Almost too unbelievable when you get to watching it, "Did this really happen?" The lead actor as Pablo is ATROCIOUS in my opinion, but the events that surround this story kept me going back. Particularly watching the effect the US had in this all as most of this was before my time. The only thing I do not like, although keeping with the consistency of the show, is the constant Spanish reading of subtitles.… Expand
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: James Hibberd
    Aug 31, 2017
    83
    The show could do better with its shallow portrayal of its female characters, but fans of mob dramas should otherwise find everything they want. The narrative picks up its pace as the season progresses into a final run of episodes that feature the most suspenseful sequences Narcos has ever had.
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  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Aug 31, 2015
    83
    Moura as Escobar doesn’t bring the overall manic and sometimes comic intensity of Al Pacino’s Tony Montana in Scarface. He’s never dull, though, giving Narcos a thoroughly sinister presence who’s capable of anything and will stop at nothing.
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  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Aug 31, 2015
    100
    Intense, enlightening, brilliant, unnerving, and addictive, Narcos is high-concept drama at its finest.
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