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Narcos: Mexico

2018 – 2021Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic806.7Rotten Tomatoes90%66%

A nerve-racking, brutally violent drama series about crime and history, with standout performances and world-building.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E10 "Leyenda" 9.0

Episodes

8.4
8.2
7.9

Story

The uncut story of Mexico's first cartel.

See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Narcopolitics
  • Historical True Crime
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Visceral Violence
  • Corrupt Systems
  • Character-Driven Tragedy
  • Immersive Period Piece
  • Cat-and-Mouse Thriller

Cast

24 of 129 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrés Baiz, Amat Escalante, Wagner Moura
Written by
Clayton Trussell, Alec Ziff, Isaac Gómez
Produced by
Tim King, Nick Laws, Ashley Lyle
Music by
Gustavo Santaolalla, Kevin Kiner

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Facts

November 16, 2018 · November 5, 2021 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2018
Last aired
November 5, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Cop Killer, Evil Power Vacuum, Hate Sink +9

  • Cop Killer
  • Evil Power Vacuum
  • Hate Sink
  • Noodle Incident
  • By-the-Book Cop
  • To Be Lawful or Good
  • Disappointed in You
  • Drugs Are Bad
  • Military Brat
  • Self-Made Man
  • Silent Credits
  • Disappeared Dad

12 of 393 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Narcos: Mexico?"

Questions about Narcos: Mexico

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Narcos: Mexico?

Netflix

In the United States, Narcos: Mexico streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Narcos: Mexico worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Which season of Narcos: Mexico is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Leyenda (season 1, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is Como La Flor (season 3, episode 2) at 7.4.

Will I feel good after watching Narcos: Mexico?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Narcos: Mexico scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Narcos: Mexico use?

Cop KillerEvil Power VacuumHate SinkNoodle IncidentBy-the-Book CopTo Be Lawful or GoodDisappointed in YouDrugs Are BadMilitary BratSelf-Made ManSilent CreditsDisappeared Dadand 381 more

TV Tropes lists 393 tropes for it, including Cop Killer, Evil Power Vacuum, and Hate Sink.