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Narcos

Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama
Premiered
28 August, 2015
Narcos

Narcos is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro. Set and filmed in Colombia, seasons 1 and 2 are based on the story of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine. The series also focuses on Escobar's interactions with drug lords, Drug Enforcement Administration agents, and various opposition entities. Season 3 picks up after the fall of Escobar and continues to follow the DEA as they try to shut down the rise of the infamous Cali Cartel. Season 1, comprising 10 episodes, originally aired on August 28, 2015, as a Netflix exclusive. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 2, 2016, with 10 episodes. On September 6, 2016, Netflix renewed the series for its third and fourth seasons.

Genre Crime drama, Biographical
Created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro
Starring Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, Joanna Christie, Maurice Compte, André Mattos, Roberto Urbina, Diego Cataño, Jorge A. Jimenez, Paulina Gaitán, Paulina García, Stephanie Sigman, Bruno Bichir, Raúl Méndez, Manolo Cardona, Cristina Umaña, Eric Lange, Florencia Lozano, Damián Alcázar, Alberto Ammann, Francisco Denis, Pêpê Rapazote, Matias Varela, Javier Cámara, Arturo Castro, Andrea Londo, Kerry Bishé, Michael Stahl-David, Matt Whelan, José María Yazpik
Narrated by Boyd Holbrook (seasons 1–2), Pedro Pascal (season 3)
Theme music composer Rodrigo Amarante
Opening theme "Tuyo"
Composer(s) Pedro Bromfman
Country of origin United States, Colombia
Original language(s) English, Spanish
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 30
Executive producer(s) Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Katie O'Connell, Eric Newman, José Padilha, Elisa Todd Ellis
Producer(s) Christophe Riandee, Jason George, Tim King, José Luis Escolar, Paul Eckstein
Location(s) Colombia, United States
Cinematography Mauricio Vidal
Running time 43–60 minutes
Production company(s) Gaumont International Television
Distributor Netflix
Original network Netflix
Picture format 1080p, 4K (16:9 HDTV)
Followed by '
Netflix ID 80025172

About Narcos

This show chronicles the life and times of drug lord Pablo Escobar and the men trying to capture him. The show was created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro.

Achievement of Narcos

Wagner Moura left the show after the second season. The series was nominated for its first two Golden Globe Awards in 2016. 

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Latest information about Narcos updated on July 28 2021.