Series synopsis
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ is a drama crime television series that premiered on Caracol TV on February 8, 2017. It ended on May 12, 2017. It was created by John Jairo Velásquez. It stars Juan Pablo Urrego, Toto Vega, Ramsés Ramos and Nicole Santamaría.
As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.
Premise
As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.
Premise: The story behind bars
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Juan Pablo Urrego as Jhon Velásquez "Alias J.J."
- Toto Vega as Iván Darío Urrego
- Ramsés Ramos as Tulio Galeno
- Nicole Santamaría as Alexandra Restrepo de Velásquez
- Natasha Klauss as Ana María Solozábal
- Amparo Grisales as Mónica Machado (abogada de JJ)
- Luis Mesa as Clemente Díaz (Director de la Cárcel)
- Roberto Mateos as Dixon
Supporting cast
- Lina Castrillón as Victoria de Mahecha
- Felipe Muñoz Carmona as alias "Piojo"
- Mario Bolaños as Carlos Castañeda
- Frank Beltrán as Leonidas Caicedo alias "Zurcido"
- Juan Pablo Obregon as Manuel Serrano
- Elkin Díaz as Abel Mahecha
- Pacho Rueda as Pedro “El Potro” Rentería
- Adrián Jiménez as Duván
- Ulises Gonzalez as «gordo Robledo»
- Victoria Hernández as Rosa Restrepo Jaramillo
- Salvador Puentes as Alias "3H"
- Manuela Valdés Ruiz as Nena Ximena Escobar
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 69 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 69 | February 8, 2017 | May 12, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After committing countless murders, JJ turns himself in to serve time in prison, but an unexpected twist leaves him vulnerable and exposed. |
February 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The lives of JJ's wife and mother-in-law are threatened as Escobar's associates start being murdered. |
February 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 JJ discovers Mahecha's plan to help 3H escape prison. Alexandra is anxious to escape police custody with her mother. |
February 10, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Caracol TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2017 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 22:00:00 |