Narcos: Mexico (2018)
The uncut story of Mexico's first cartel — a gripping Netflix crime drama tracing the brutal rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in 1980s Mexico.
Narcos: Mexico - Series Information
- Original Title: Narcos: Mexico
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- First Air Date: November 16, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), November 16, 2018 (United Kingdom - 18), November 16, 2018 (Germany - 18), November 16, 2018 (Australia - MA15+), November 16, 2018 (Brazil - 16), November 16, 2018 (Mexico - C), November 16, 2018 (Italy - VM18), November 16, 2018 (Spain - 18), November 16, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: Narcos: Μεξικό (GR), 나르코스 멕시코 (KR), Барыги: Мексика (RU), Narcos: Meksika (TR)
- Production Companies: Gaumont, Gaumont International Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
Narcos: Mexico - Plot
See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.
Narcos: Mexico - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a taste of the cartel's ruthless ascent:
The uncut story of Mexico's first cartel.
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Narcos: Mexico - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Doug Miro
- Carlo Bernard
- Chris Brancato
Main Cast
- José María Yázpik
- Alejandro Edda
- Scoot McNairy
- Manuel Masalva
- Diego Luna
- Matt Letscher
- Fernanda Urrejola
- Gorka Lasaosa
- Alfonso Dosal
- Mayra Hermosillo
Writers
- Clayton Trussell
- Alec Ziff
- Isaac Gómez
- Carlo Bernard
- Doug Miro
Executive Producers
- Eric Newman
- Doug Miro
- Sidonie Dumas
- Carlo Bernard
- José Padilha
Narcos: Mexico - FAQs
Where can you stream Narcos: Mexico?
Narcos: Mexico is available exclusively on Netflix, both on the standard subscription plan and the Netflix Standard with Ads tier. All three seasons and 30 episodes are available to stream. Check JustWatch for up-to-date regional availability in your country.
Is Narcos: Mexico based on a true story?
Yes, Narcos: Mexico is based on true events. It dramatizes the real-life rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in 1980s Mexico, depicting actual figures including Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, and DEA operations along the US-Mexico border.
Who plays El Chapo in Narcos: Mexico?
Alejandro Edda portrays Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán in Narcos: Mexico. His portrayal of the infamous drug lord across all three seasons was widely praised by critics and audiences for its nuance and authenticity.
Who are the main actors in Narcos: Mexico?
The main cast includes Diego Luna as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, Scoot McNairy as DEA agent Walt Breslin, José María Yázpik as Amado Carrillo Fuentes, Alejandro Edda as El Chapo, Manuel Masalva as Ramón Arellano Felix, and Fernanda Urrejola as María Elvira.
How many seasons does Narcos: Mexico have?
Narcos: Mexico ran for 3 seasons with 10 episodes each, totalling 30 episodes. Season 1 aired in 2018, Season 2 in 2020, and Season 3 in 2021. Netflix confirmed the series ended with Season 3 and will not be renewed.
What is Narcos: Mexico about?
Narcos: Mexico chronicles the origins and expansion of the Guadalajara Cartel in 1980s Mexico, following drug lord Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo's rise to power and the DEA's perilous efforts to dismantle his empire. Critics praised it as a gripping, fact-based crime saga.
Is Narcos: Mexico cancelled or renewed?
Narcos: Mexico has ended. Netflix cancelled the series after its third and final season in 2021. The show concluded its run with 30 episodes across three seasons, fully resolving the story of Mexico's first major drug cartel.
What is the content rating for Narcos: Mexico?
Narcos: Mexico is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong violence, drug use, and adult language. International ratings include 18 in the UK and Germany, and MA15+ in Australia.
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