Series synopsis
Narcos: Mexico is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Netflix on November 16, 2018. It ended on November 5, 2021. It was created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro. It stars Diego Luna, José María Yázpik, Michael Peña and Alejandro Edda.
See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.
Premise
See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.
Premise: The uncut story of Mexico's first cartel.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Diego Luna as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo
- José María Yázpik as Amado Carrillo Fuentes
- Michael Peña as Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena
- Alejandro Edda as Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán
- Fernanda Urrejola as María Elvira
- Luis Gerardo Méndez as Victor Tapia
- Matt Letscher as James 'Jaime' Kuykendall
- Gorka Lasaosa as Héctor Luis Palma Salazar
Supporting cast
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Rafael Caro Quintero
- Alfonso Dosal as Benjamín Arellano Felix
- Mayra Hermosillo as Enedina Arellano Felix
- Miguel Rodarte as Danilo Garza
- Alyssa Diaz as Mika Camarena
- Jesse Garcia as Sal Orozco
- Matt Biedel as Daryl Petsky
- Jero Medina as Ossie Mejía
- Luisa Rubino as Andrea Nuñez
- Alberto Zeni as Amat Palacios
- Julio Cesar Cedillo as Guillermo González Calderoni
- Andres Londono as Enrique Clavel
Guest cast
- Scoot McNairy as Walt Breslin
- Joaquín Cosío as Ernesto 'Don Neto' Fonseca Carrillo
- Wagner Moura as Pablo Escobar
- Juan Sebastián Calero as Navegante
- Fermín Martínez as El Azul
- Andrés Almeida as Cochiloco
- Milton Cortés as Rubén Zuno Arce
- Emilio Guerrero as Doctor Delgado
- Vladimir Cruz as Juan Matta Ballesteros
- Pedro Giunti as Sergio Verdín
- Clark Freeman as Ed Heath
- Julián Arango as Orlando Henao
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 30 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 16, 2018 | November 16, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 13, 2020 | February 13, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 5, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Camelot When the army pillages Sinaloa, an ambitious pot farmer pitches a plan to build a drug empire in Guadalajara. A young DEA agent transfers to Mexico. |
November 16, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Plaza System Félix tries to unite all of the plazas while Rafa searches for water for his seedless weed. Police corruption and the DEA’s complacency frustrate Kiki. |
November 16, 2018 |
| 3 |
El Padrino Kiki flies solo on a risky undercover operation. Félix turns to his mentor for advice as conflict between the cops and the traffickers escalates. |
November 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Salva El Tigre While celebrating his 40th birthday, Félix worries about his associates' loyalty and confronts Pacho. Walt and his team plan retaliatory kidnappings. |
February 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Alea lacta Est Verdin taunts the DEA agents torturing him. Félix offers opium dealer Guerra a partnership deal. Benjamín's sister Enedina poses a new business idea. |
February 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Ruben Zuno Arce Multiple advisers counsel Félix to go into hiding as the Americans close in on the men involved in Kiki's murder. Amado helps Acosta resolve a feud. |
February 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
12 Steps Walt's undercover mission takes a turn. Amado is released following three months in prison. Juárez police officer Victor looks for a missing girl. |
November 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Como La Flor Tijuana journalist Andréa takes an interest in the teen guests at the wedding between Enedina Arellano and a prominent attorney. Walt considers a move. |
November 5, 2021 |
| 3 |
Los Juniors After a disappointing conversation with the Arellanos about purchasing land, the Sinaloa cartel reacts. Andréa continues investigating the narcojuniors. |
November 5, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 16, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 5, 2021 |
| Status | Ended |