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Summary The companion series to Narcos focuses on the rise of Guadalajara Cartel as Félix Gallardo (Diego Luna) takes charge while newly posted DEA agent Kiki Camarena (Michael Pena) begins uncovering information about Felix's plans.
Created By: Carlo Bernard, Chris Brancato, Doug Miro
Narcos: Mexico
Season 1 Premiere: Nov 16, 2018
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Summary The companion series to Narcos focuses on the rise of Guadalajara Cartel as Félix Gallardo (Diego Luna) takes charge while newly posted DEA agent Kiki Camarena (Michael Pena) begins uncovering information about Felix's plans.
Created By: Carlo Bernard, Chris Brancato, Doug Miro
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
80
100% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Nov 15, 2018
Sweeping in scope, the series remains as addictive as ever in chronicling the bleak history of the drug war, delivering a drama so crisp and smartly executed as to provide its own kind of high.
Feb 10, 2020
Though it wanders in its middle episodes, Narcos: Mexico remains a finely written drama that loves to wow us with facts and maps even more than twists born from violent turns (which are, nevertheless, exceptionally effective). It’s smart, dense, and has a flare for the dramatic that keeps each episode interesting (and will have you, once again, running to Wikipedia to compare characters and events to their real-life counterparts).
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 263 User Ratings
6.7
73% Positive
191 Ratings
191 Ratings
7% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
21% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 263 User Ratings
6.7
73% Positive
191 Ratings
191 Ratings
7% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
21% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
Jul 1, 2025
Far better than the original Narcos in my opinion though the first season pales in comparison to the first of the original but has much better pacing this time around
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Nov 26, 2018
It hard to "just say no" to this absorbing series. [26 Nov - 9 Dec 2018, p.9]
Nov 14, 2018
The result is a season that, through its first five episodes, makes enough of its fresh faces and characters to avoid boredom and yet is still resolutely and successfully Narcos in its DNA.
Nov 1, 2018
Ultimately, though the episodes are lengthy (each lasting at least a full hour), the pacing is taught; historically we may know the outcome, but there is enough charm and uncertainty to the way Narcos: Mexico crafts its story to keep things consistently interesting and compelling.
Nov 14, 2018
Narcos: Mexico will keep you guessing--and watching. With his fierce dark eyes and focused intensity, Pena is an excellent choice to play the intrepid Kiki, whose trajectory kicks off the modern-day drug war between Mexico and the US. As Gallardo, the slightly built Mexican actor Diego Luna has an entirely different vibe than the imposing Moura.
Nov 16, 2018
Both Peña (crisp, lean, and authoritative), and Luna are fine actors, of course. But the Narcos formula hems them both in here, leaving them playing men either too one-note in the perpetually pissed-off Kiki’s case, or wanly inconsistent in Félix’s. ... As ever, the narration fills in the gaps and drops klutzy exposition with seen-it-all, wiseass gringo perspective. It helps that, in Narcos: Mexico, it’s the effortlessly charismatic Scoot McNairy.
Feb 20, 2020
Continues where Narcos Columbia left off and just keeps rolling. Amazing cast and acting from Diego Luna makes you feel like you are right in this world with them. Incredibly detailed show that really makes you feel like you are spoiled to be able to experience it. Only negative like the original and most Netflix productions a little bloated and too long to keep you 100% engaged at all times
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Dec 28, 2021
Niezły... nawet to wszystko kupy i dupy sie trzyma... ciekawe czy będzie kolejna rozbudowa serialu o historię el mayo tym razem.
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Nov 1, 2025
For english below...
„Narcos: Mexico“ war für mich mit Abstand das Langweiligste, was mir Netflix bisher empfohlen hat – und leider auch das Langweiligste, was ich je komplett angesehen habe. Dass ich überhaupt durchgehalten habe, lag vor allem an den schönen Menschen, den eleganten Autos und der wirklich hochwertigen Bild- und Tonqualität der **** Serie wirkt über weite Strecken zerstörerisch und extrem gewaltgeladen. Wenn auch nur ein Hauch davon authentisch ist, überfordert mich diese ständige Brutalität. Dazu kommen Unmengen an Zigaretten und Alkohol, was mit der Zeit ebenfalls anstrengend wird.Technisch ist die BluRay jedoch erstklassig: ein hervorragendes 17:9-Bildformat, glasklarer DTS-HD-MA-Ton, keine sichtbaren Helligkeits- oder Farbgradienten und wirklich beeindruckende Kameraaufnahmen. Leider funktionieren die Kapitelmarken nicht gut, und ein „Vorspann überspringen“-Feature wäre dringend **** Titelmelodie wirkt abgenutzt und unpassend. Etwas Neues im gleichen Stil wäre wünschenswerter gewesen. Auch die Untertitel tragen nicht zum Seherlebnis bei: Sie sind nicht 1:1 zum gesprochenen Text und teilweise unfreiwillig witzig („schnieker Kram“ u. ä.). Es ist außerdem einfach viel zu viel zu lesen. Ich habe mich mehrfach dabei ertappt, wie ich lieber die Schauspieler beobachtete, Autos betrachtete oder sogar in die Küche gegangen bin, statt dem Text zu folgen. Manchmal war die darstellerische Leistung spannender als das **** Folgen sind deutlich zu lang, die zweite Staffel sogar noch langweiliger als die erste – trotz weiterhin guter Kameraarbeit.
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For me, “Narcos: Mexico” was by far the most boring thing Netflix has ever recommended to me and unfortunately also the most boring thing I've ever watched in its entirety. The only reason I stuck with it was because of the beautiful people, the elegant cars, and the truly high-quality picture and sound quality of the **** series comes across as destructive and extremely violent for long stretches. Even if only a hint of it is authentic, this constant brutality overwhelms me. Added to this are vast quantities of cigarettes and alcohol, which also become tiresome over time.Technically, however, the BluRay is first-class: an excellent 17:9 aspect ratio, crystal-clear DTS-HD-MA sound, no visible brightness or color gradients, and truly impressive camera work. Unfortunately, the chapter markers don't work well, and a “skip opening credits” feature is sorely **** theme song seems worn out and inappropriate. Something new in the same style would have been preferable. The subtitles also do not contribute to the viewing experience: they are not 1:1 with the spoken text and are sometimes unintentionally funny (“schnieker Kram” [cool stuff] and the like). There is also simply too much to read. I caught myself several times preferring to watch the actors, look at cars, or even go to the kitchen instead of following the text. Sometimes the acting was more exciting than what was being **** episodes are clearly too long, and the second season is even more boring than the first—despite the continued good camera work.
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Production Company:
- Gaumont International Television
Initial Release Date: Nov 16, 2018
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
Imagen Foundation Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
The Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Critics Choice Awards
• 2 Nominations
