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Kingpin

2003·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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A , crime series: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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7.8

About

Kingpin is an American crime drama television series which debuted on the NBC network in the U.S. and CTV in Canada on February 2, 2003 and lasted 6 episodes. NBC's answer to The Sopranos and also influenced by The Godfather, Macbeth and Traffik, the story was about a Mexican drug trafficker named Miguel Cadena and his family life. It was to be followed by a television series, but low ratings canceled those plans. Commercials for the mini-series on NBC featured the song "Más" by the Mexican band Kinky.
Gritty Crime DramaFamily SagaDrug Cartel UnderworldMoral CompromisePower DynamicsIntense & ViolentBleak RealismCharacter-Driven ConflictShort-Lived Series

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Where can I stream Kingpin?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kingpin worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Kingpin okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Kingpin?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Will I feel good after watching Kingpin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.