
Narcos
A determined DEA operative races to dismantle Colombia’s unstoppable drug empire, confronting a ruthless kingpin whose violent grip threatens to engulf an entire nation.
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A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 110 episodes · premiered Aug 28, 2015
- 1.01DescensoAug 28, 2015Rate

A Chilean drug chemist named Cockroach delivers his product to Colombian drug trafficker Pablo Escobar. Meanwhile, DEA agent Steve Murphy becomes involved in the drug war in Bogotá.
- 1.02The Sword of Simón BolívarAug 28, 2015Rate

A communist radical group known as M-19 takes action against the drug cartels, while Murphy receives training in Colombian law enforcement from his new partner, Peña.
- 1.03The Men of AlwaysAug 28, 2015Rate

Murphy confronts the extent of government corruption as he and Peña attempt to stop Escobar's political rise by demonstrating his ties to the drug trade.
- 1.04The Palace in FlamesAug 28, 2015Rate

Despite the implementation of a new extradition treaty, the United States increases its financial commitment to combating communism, presenting new obstacles for Murphy and Peña in their pursuit of Pablo.
- 1.05There Will Be a FutureAug 28, 2015Rate

Pablo's extreme methods bring the narcos to the brink of war with Carillo and the government. Peña attempts to protect his witness, Elisa.
- 1.06ExplosivosAug 28, 2015Rate

Peña and Carillo move closer to Gacha, while Murphy attempts to shield pro-extradition candidate Gaviria from a notorious assassin linked to Pablo.
- 1.07You Will Cry Tears of BloodAug 28, 2015Rate

Pablo goes into hiding as the political tide turns against him, but he finds a way to strike back. Murphy and Peña finally get the CIA to help them.
- 1.08La Gran MentiraAug 28, 2015Rate

A tragic mistake compels the government to alter its approach in the battle against Pablo. Meanwhile, Pablo confronts greater dangers emerging from within his own organization.
- 1.09La CatedralAug 28, 2015Rate

The hunt for Pablo appears to be concluded after he reaches a deal with the government, but Murphy and Peña—along with the Cali Cartel—have alternative plans.
- 1.10DespegueAug 28, 2015Rate
Pablo's actions within the prison lead the government to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, Murphy and Peña find themselves dealing with a challenge of their own.
Season 210 episodes · premiered Sep 2, 2016
- 2.01Free at LastSep 2, 2016Rate

Following a large-scale military operation to capture Pablo, the family comes back together as their enemies grow increasingly concerned. Steve and Connie argue over the issue of safety.
- 2.02CambalacheSep 2, 2016Rate

Tata grows restless with the life of constantly being on the run. In response to President Gaviria's reward offer, Pablo takes action. Meanwhile, Steve and Javier meet their new boss.
- 2.03Our Man in MadridSep 2, 2016Rate

President Gaviria offers a new position to an old colleague. The Search Bloc's new tactics disrupt Pablo, while also causing concern for Steve and Javier.
- 2.04The Good, The Bad, and The DeadSep 2, 2016Rate

The Cali cartel considers expanding into Pablo's territory. Limón presents a strategy to Maritza. Tata acquires a gun for personal safety.
- 2.05The Enemies of My EnemySep 2, 2016Rate

The Search Bloc appoints a new leader. Javier begins to lose faith in the system. Pablo arranges for Tata's brother, Carlos, to come down from Miami in an effort to cheer her up.
- 2.06Los PepesSep 2, 2016Rate

The newly formed Los Pepes aims to dismantle Pablo and his criminal empire. Tata's brother urges her to leave and find safety with her children.
- 2.07Deutschland 93Sep 2, 2016Rate

As the threat escalates for the Escobars, Pablo sends his family to a different country. Gaviria considers the possibility of using them as leverage.
- 2.08Exit El PatrónSep 2, 2016Rate

Colombia begins to shift against Escobar following his most recent terrorist attack. Tata receives assistance from an unexpected ally. Quica becomes increasingly anxious.
- 2.09Nuestra FincaSep 2, 2016Rate

Pablo is reunited with an estranged family member. Judy Moncada's life is put in danger. The DEA and CIA clash over how to handle Los Pepes.
- 2.10Al Fin Cayó!Sep 2, 2016Rate
Javier grapples with the consequences of Judy's interview. Tata attempts to persuade Pablo to surrender for the well-being of his children.
Season 310 episodes · premiered Sep 1, 2017
- 3.01The Kingpin StrategySep 1, 2017Rate

The Gentlemen of Cali meet with their allies to make a significant announcement about the future of their operations.
- 3.02The Cali KGBSep 1, 2017Rate

A potential gas crisis threatens a key agreement between Cali and the government, leading Jorge to intervene in an effort to provide assistance, while Peña faces unresolved connections to his past involving Los Pepes.
- 3.03Follow the MoneySep 1, 2017Rate

The Rodriguez brothers take refuge while peace negotiations take place. At the same time, Pacho meets with a prominent cartel leader in Mexico, and Peña's new DEA team goes to Cali to continue their investigation.
- 3.04CheckmateSep 1, 2017Rate

Peña develops a plan to capture Gilberto Rodríguez, the leader of the Cali drug cartel. At the same time, Amado makes a business proposal to Pacho.
- 3.05MROSep 1, 2017Rate

Miguel implements tighter security in response to worries about potential leaks of information. Meanwhile, Pacho evaluates his options concerning a new proposal, and Peña works on cultivating a crucial witness.
- 3.06Best Laid PlansSep 1, 2017Rate

Jorge takes a high-risk gamble that could lead to serious repercussions. At the same time, an incident in New York puts Chepe at risk of being discovered. Peña travels to Curaçao in an effort to detain a potential witness.
- 3.07Sin SalidaSep 1, 2017Rate

Peña begins a covert operation to take down a key figure in the Cali cartel, but he encounters mounting challenges as time becomes an essential element in the success of his investigation.
- 3.08ConvivirSep 1, 2017Rate

David sets out to exact revenge on those he holds responsible for his father's death, unintentionally placing Enrique in danger. At the same time, Peña seeks help from Don Berna to conduct a high-risk rescue mission.
- 3.09Todos Los Hombres del PresidenteSep 1, 2017Rate

David continues to investigate his growing suspicions about the situation. Peña is shocked by the depth of corruption within the Colombian government. Miguel once again becomes a sought-after figure.
- 3.10Going Back to CaliSep 1, 2017Rate
David and Peña vie to find the planet Pallomari, each motivated by personal reasons. As their search escalates, Peña is confronted with a crucial decision that may alter the course of his career.
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Cast & Crew
65 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Pedro Pascal
as Javier Peña
Wagner Moura
as Pablo Escobar
Alberto Ammann
as Pacho Herrera (21 Episodes)
Boyd Holbrook
as Steve Murphy
Paulina Gaitan
as Tata Escobar
Joanna Christie
as Connie Murphy (20 Episodes)
Juan Murcia
as Juan Pablo Escobar
Jorge Monterrosa
as Trujillo
Paulina Garcia
as Hermilda Gaviria (15 Episodes)
Damian Alcazar
as Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela
Matias Varela
as Jorge Salcedo (10 Episodes)
Francisco Denis
as Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela
Supporting cast
49Raul Mendez
as César Gaviria
Maurice Compte
as Horacio Carrillo (10 Episodes)
Stephanie Sigman
as Valeria Velez (10 Episodes)
Pepe Rapazote
as Chepe Santacruz Londoño (10 Episodes)
Arturo Castro
as David Rodriguez (10 Episodes)
Michael Stahl David
as Chris Feistl (10 Episodes)
Matt Whelan
as Daniel Van Ness (10 Episodes)
Diego Catano
as La Quica (10 Episodes)
Jorge A Jimenez
as Poison (10 Episodes)
Juan Pablo Raba
as Gustavo Gaviria (10 Episodes)
Bruno Bichir
as Fernando Duque (10 Episodes)
Luis Guzman
as José Rodríguez Gacha (10 Episodes)
Martina Garcia
as Maritza (10 Episodes)
Brett Cullen
as Arthur Crosby (10 Episodes)
Andrea Londo
as Maria Salazar (10 Episodes)
Manolo Cardona
as Eduardo Sandoval (10 Episodes)
Natalia Jerez
as Aura (10 Episodes)
Eric Lange
as Bill Stechner (9 Episodes)
Sebastian Vega
as Hugo Martinez Jr. (6 Episodes)
Javier Camara
as Guillermo Pallomari (6 Episodes)
Ana De La Reguera
as Elisa Alvaro (5 Episodes)
Raymond Ablack
as Stoddard (5 Episodes)
Vera Mercado
as Ana Gaviria (5 Episodes)
Jose Maria Yazpik
as Amado Carrillo Fuentes (4 Episodes)
Gabriela De La Garza
as Diana Turbay (3 Episodes)
Lux Pascal
as Elias (2 Episodes)
Pablo Escobar
as Self (archive footage) (2 Episodes)
Carolina Acevedo
as Gabriela (2 Episodes)
Andre Mattos
as Jorge Luis Ochoa (1 Episode)
Roberto Urbina
as Fabio Ochoa (1 Episode)
Juan Riedinger
as Carlos Lehder (1 Episode)
Richard T Jones
as Agent DEA (1 Episode)
A J Buckley
as Kevin Brady (1 Episode)
Luis Gnecco
as La Cucaracha (1 Episode)
Jon Ecker
as The Lion (1 Episode)
Ariel Sierra
as Sure Shot (1 Episode)
Julian Diaz
as El Negro (1 Episode)
Carolina Gaitan
as Marta Ochoa (1 Episode)
Alfredo Castro
as Abel Escobar (1 Episode)
Konstantin Melikhov
as Edward Jacoby (1 Episode)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage) (1 Episode)
Nancy Reagan
as Self (archive footage) (1 Episode)
Adria Arjona
as Helena (1 Episode)
Laura Perico
as Marina Ochoa (1 Episode)
Cristina Umana
as Judy Moncada (1 Episode)
Adriana Silva
as — (1 Episode)
Oscar Mauricio Rodriguez
as Guardia de Prisión / Prison Guard (1 Episode)
Sebastian Moya
as Soldado de la FARC (1 Episode)
Sebastian Gutierrez
as Julian Michel Galán (1 Episode)
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4Awards & Nominations
1 nominationBritish Academy Television Award
- Nom2016Best International Programme
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medium confidencesource-verifiedNarcos ran for 3 seasons (30 episodes total, 2015–2017) and is a completed series. All 30 episode titles confirmed from Wikipedia's episode list. All ★★★ events now have at least two independent Tier 1–3 sources. Revised confidence is 'medium' rather than 'high' because: (1) S3E9 [Miguel's arrest] remains ~ without a dedicated episode article fetch; (2) S1E10's specific escape description is sourced from one season-level page only; (3) S2~ Gilberto debut remains unconfirmed at episode level. The guide is substantially accurate after corrections — the five errors found and fixed were real but not catastrophic (three are tag/attribution adjustments, one is a removed unverified detail, one is a corrected causal direction).
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Key: ★ notable · ★★ major · ★★★ series-defining · ✓ confirmed · ~ estimated · ⚠️ limited sources
Major events
Characters
Steve Murphy · Boyd Holbrook · debut [S1E1✓]
A DEA agent from Miami who arrives in Colombia and becomes the show's narrator. Murphy serves as the moral conscience of the series, struggling with the personal cost of the drug war. He is central to Seasons 1 and 2 and exits after Escobar's death.
Javier Peña · Pedro Pascal · debut [S1E1✓]
A Texas-born DEA agent who partners with Murphy in Seasons 1–2 and becomes the sole DEA protagonist in Season 3 against the Cali Cartel. More aggressive and morally ambiguous than Murphy, Peña makes unauthorized alliances and ultimately blows the whistle on government corruption before resigning.
Pablo Escobar · Wagner Moura · debut [S1E1✓]
The central figure of Seasons 1–2. Escobar rises from a small-time smuggler to the world's most powerful drug lord before his empire collapses under the weight of enemies on every side — government, rival cartels, and vigilante groups. His journey ends in death on a Medellín rooftop in Season 2.
Colonel Horacio Carrillo · Maurice Compte · debut [S1~]
The Search Bloc's most relentless commander. Carrillo employs extrajudicial violence in his pursuit of Escobar and becomes the narco's most feared law-enforcement antagonist. His death in Season 2 is a major turning point that forces the hunt to change tactics.
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela · Damián Alcázar · debut [S2~]
The eldest and most diplomatic of the Cali Cartel's four godfathers. Known as 'The Chess Player,' Gilberto engineers a managed surrender plan intended to keep him out of U.S. hands. His premature arrest by Peña unravels the plan.
Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela · Francisco Denis · debut [S3E1✓]
The more volatile of the two Rodriguez brothers, Miguel becomes the de facto cartel leader after Gilberto's arrest. His paranoia about informants — justified, as it turns out — drives much of Season 3's tension.
Jorge Salcedo · Matías Varela · debut [S3E2✓]
The Cali Cartel's head of security who becomes the DEA's most valuable inside source. A family man who rationalizes his cartel work as professional, Jorge's moral unraveling drives the emotional core of Season 3. His defection makes the cartel's downfall possible.
Pacho Herrera · Alberto Ammann · debut [S3E1✓]
One of the four Cali godfathers and the most volatile. Responsible for brutal enforcement, including the cold opening execution in Season 3. Pacho's fate — murdered in prison by old rivals — is one of the finale's darkest beats.
Chepe Santacruz · Pepe Rapazote · debut [S3E1✓]
The Cali Cartel's New York-based godfather, responsible for North American distribution. His exposure and eventual assassination mark one of Season 3's closing chapters.
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