The essential episodes of Narcos
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Narcos — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A Chilean drugsproducer, the chemist Cockroach, brings his product to the Colombian smuggler Pablo Escobar. DEA-Agent Steve Murphy is fighting drugs in Bogota.
- 02
Pablo's extreme methods is almost leading to a war between drug lords, Carillo and the government. Peña tries to protect his witness Elisa.
- 03
Gacha was almost caught by Peña and Carillo. Murphy tries to protect candidate Gaviria against assassins with ties to Pablo as she is in favour for extradition.
- 04
Pablo went to hiding as political tides are turning against him, but he finds a way to beat back. The CIA is finally offering their help to Peña and Murphy.
- 05
A tragic mistake forces the government to change strategies to fight Pablo, but Pablo has bigger issues as there is danger from within his empire.
- 06
The hunt for Pablo seems to be over once he signs a deal with the government, but Murphy, Peña and the Calicartel have different thoughts about that.
- 07
Pablo's activities in prison forces the government to use extreme actions. Murphy and Peña have to deal with a problematic situation.
- 08
The Good, the Bad, and the Dead
The Cali cartel discusses moving in on Pablo's territory. Limon proposes a plan to Maritza. Tata gets a gun for protection.
- 09
The newly-formed Los Pepes want to destroy Pablo and his empire. Tata's brother urges her to leave and seek safety with her children.
- 10
As the danger intensifies for the Escobars, Pablo sends his family to another country. Gaviria weighs the opportunity to use them as leverage.
- 11
Javier deals with the repercussions from Judy's interview. Tata tries to convince Pablo to surrender for the sake of his children.
- 12
Peña hatches a plan to try to capture Cali leader Gilberto Rodriguez. Amado proposes a business idea to Pacho.
- 13
Peña plans another covert operation to take down a key Cali cartel member, but he risks running out of time during his search.
- 14
Todos Los Hombres del Presidente
David follows his suspicions. Peña is shocked to discover the depth of corruption in the Colombian government. Miguel is sought after once again.
- 15
David and Peña are in a race against each other to find Pallomari. Peña makes a serious decision about the future of his career.
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