Series synopsis
The Snitch Cartel: Origins, also known as El cartel de los sapos: El origen is a crime drama television series that premiered on Caracol TV on June 14, 2022. It was created by Andrés López López. It stars Juan Pablo Urrego, Sebastián Osorio, Gustavo Angarita Jr. and Carlos-Manuel Vesga.
Over four decades, two brothers in Cali juggle family duties, multiple romances and illicit businesses, transforming from poor kids to cocaine kingpins.
Premise
Over four decades, two brothers in Cali juggle family duties, multiple romances and illicit businesses, transforming from poor kids to cocaine kingpins.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Juan Pablo Urrego as Emmanuel Villegas (Joven)
- Sebastián Osorio as Leonardo Villegas (Joven)
- Gustavo Angarita Jr. as Emmanuel Villegas (Adulto)
- Carlos-Manuel Vesga as Leonardo Villegas (Adulto)
- Patricia Tamayo as Marlén Ulloa
- Estefania Piñeres as Fabiola Montes
- Verónica Velásquez as Nora Villegas
- Laura Rodríguez as Raquel Villegas
Supporting cast
- José Julián Gaviria as Felipe Villegas
- Jesús de los Ríos as Fabián Villegas
- David Prada as Wilmer Villegas
- Helena Mallarino as Marlén Ulloa (Adulta)
- Adriana Silva as Nora Villegas (Adulta)
- Mila Villamizar as Adelaida Villegas
- Angélica Blandón as Fabiola Montes (Adulta)
- Margarita Reyes as Mayerly Salcedo
- Juan Manuel Lenis as Hugo de la Cruz
- Laura Londoño
- Eileen Roca Torralvo
- Ernesto Benjumea as Coronel Mauricio Tirado
Guest cast
- Andrés Echavarría as Agente Allen
- Paula Barreto as Mónica
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 60 | June 14, 2022 | September 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In 1978, the Villegas family gather for Christmas at their lavish home. But a flashback to 1955 reveals their humble beginnings and early struggles. |
June 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Alirio is punished for talking to the police. Nacho sees Alonso kissing Nora. While visiting Dayana, Emanuel finds a police sketch in her father's desk. |
June 15, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Col. Tirado investigates Nora, who confides in her sister-in-law. Leonardo works on setting up a front to cover his illegal business activities. |
June 16, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Caracol TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 14, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2022 |
| Status | continue |