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See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.

3 Seasons
30 Episodes
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Drama Crime
Cast & Characters
episode image Leyenda
9.0/10 (3005 votes)

#1 Leyenda

S1:E10

As pressure mounts, Félix returns to Sinaloa. An enraged Jaime and Mika seek justice and answers.

episode image Free Trade
9.0/10 (2547 votes)

#2 Free Trade

S2:E10

After meeting with Pacho, Félix presents the plaza bosses with a new business plan. Walt receives a surprising invitation.

episode image The Colombian Connection
8.9/10 (3267 votes)

#3 The Colombian Connection

S1:E5

A threat leaves Mika shaken. Félix envisions a different kind of future for the Guadalajara cartel.

episode image 881 Lope de Vega
8.9/10 (2732 votes)

#4 881 Lope de Vega

S1:E9

A desperate Jaime is stymied by bureaucratic paperwork. Mika worries about her husband. Félix urges Rafa to disappear.

episode image Growth, Prosperity, and Liberation
8.7/10 (2186 votes)

#5 Growth, Prosperity, and Liberation

S2:E9

Félix stakes the future of his entire cartel on the delivery of 70 tons of cocaine as Walt and the DEA plan to topple the kingpin's empire.

episode image Se Cayó El Sistema
8.6/10 (2135 votes)

#6 Se Cayó El Sistema

S2:E8

Mexican authorities, the FBI and Félix all seek out Acosta after a newspaper publishes an interview with him. The presidential election begins.

episode image Los Juniors
8.5/10 (1964 votes)

#7 Los Juniors

S3:E3

After a disappointing conversation with the Arellanos about purchasing land, the Sinaloa cartel reacts. Andréa continues investigating the narcojuniors.

episode image La Última Frontera
8.4/10 (2628 votes)

#8 La Última Frontera

S1:E6

A violent power struggle erupts between Falcón and Rafa. As Félix finds a footing in the cocaine business, the DEA tries to lure him into the U.S.

episode image Just Say No
8.3/10 (2514 votes)

#9 Just Say No

S1:E8

After the DEA closes in on Rafa's enormous pot field, Félix tries to stop his associates from retaliating. Kiki and Jaime meet with investigators.

episode image AFO
8.3/10 (2036 votes)

#10 AFO

S2:E5

Calderoni briefs Walt on the tension between the plazas as Chapo continues construction of his tunnel. Félix's meeting with Pacho takes a turn.

episode image The Plaza System
8.2/10 (2875 votes)

#11 The Plaza System

S1:E2

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.

episode image Jefe de Jefes
8.2/10 (2567 votes)

#12 Jefe de Jefes

S1:E7

María implores Félix to move back to Sinaloa. Kiki gathers evidence of the Guadalajara cartel’s pot fields. Neto mourns.

episode image GDL
8.2/10 (1785 votes)

#13 GDL

S3:E4

With the Tijuana and Sinaloa cartels at war, everyone wonders where Juárez stands, but Amado has other plans in Cuba. Ramón seeks revenge against Chapo.

episode image El Padrino
8.1/10 (2700 votes)

#14 El Padrino

S1:E3

Kiki flies solo on a risky undercover operation. Félix turns to his mentor for advice as conflict between the cops and the traffickers escalates.

episode image Salva El Tigre
8.1/10 (2374 votes)

#15 Salva El Tigre

S2:E1

While celebrating his 40th birthday, Félix worries about his associates' loyalty and confronts Pacho. Walt and his team plan retaliatory kidnappings.

episode image The Reckoning
8.1/10 (1689 votes)

#16 The Reckoning

S3:E9

Andrea uncovers a startling connection, instigating a cascade of events. With Alex's help, Walt closes in on Benjamín. Hank threatens Amado.

episode image Camelot
8.0/10 (3275 votes)

#17 Camelot

S1:E1

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.

episode image Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!
8.0/10 (2649 votes)

#18 Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!

S1:E4

After months of frustration, Kiki seizes an opportunity. Rafa runs afoul of powerful government officials, putting Félix in a difficult position.

episode image Truth and Reconciliation
8.0/10 (2025 votes)

#19 Truth and Reconciliation

S2:E7

Félix proposes a new plan to help the PRI win the election and defeat Cárdenas. Promised intel on Félix, Walt takes an unexpected meeting in Ojinaga.

episode image La Jefa
8.0/10 (1713 votes)

#20 La Jefa

S3:E6

Victor is shaken by a murder and takes action. Violence escalates in Tijuana. New boss Enedina develops a plan to challenge her cartel's rivals.

episode image The Big Dig
7.9/10 (2019 votes)

#21 The Big Dig

S2:E4

Zuno testifies in front of a grand jury. Isabella tries to broker a deal with Enedina. Félix makes a daring offer to a U.S. contact.

episode image Life in Wartime
7.9/10 (1827 votes)

#22 Life in Wartime

S3:E10

Mexican and US authorities search in earnest for Amado. While in prison, Chapo makes moves to show he's the boss. Enedina sends Ramón on a mission.

episode image Alea lacta Est
7.8/10 (2128 votes)

#23 Alea lacta Est

S2:E2

Verdin taunts the DEA agents torturing him. Félix offers opium dealer Guerra a partnership deal. Benjamín's sister Enedina poses a new business idea.

episode image Ruben Zuno Arce
7.8/10 (2104 votes)

#24 Ruben Zuno Arce

S2:E3

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.

episode image Boots on the Ground
7.8/10 (1716 votes)

#25 Boots on the Ground

S3:E5

Walt joins a Mexican task force led by Gen. Rebollo aimed at catching those responsible for the Guadalajara massacre and Cardinal Posada's death.

episode image El Dedazo
7.7/10 (1968 votes)

#26 El Dedazo

S2:E6

Félix meets with a political leader. Benjamín takes a stand when the Sinaloa and Tijuana rivalry intensifies. Walt's team turns its attention to planes.

episode image La Voz
7.7/10 (1650 votes)

#27 La Voz

S3:E7

La Voz is targeted following its reporting on Colosio's assassins. Mayo and Chapo form an alliance against the Tijuana cartel. Victor asks questions.

episode image 12 Steps
7.6/10 (2047 votes)

#28 12 Steps

S3:E1

Walt's undercover mission takes a turn. Amado is released following three months in prison. Juárez police officer Victor looks for a missing girl.

episode image Last Dance
7.5/10 (1656 votes)

#29 Last Dance

S3:E8

When torturing Alex doesn't work, Walt switches tactics. Andrea sifts through financial records tied to Hank and the PRI. Amado plans for the future.

episode image Como La Flor
7.4/10 (1843 votes)

#30 Como La Flor

S3:E2

Tijuana journalist Andréa takes an interest in the teen guests at the wedding between Enedina Arellano and a prominent attorney. Walt considers a move.

Cast & Chracters

character image Walt Breslin

Walt Breslin

Actor: Scoot McNairy
character image Amado Carrillo Fuentes

Amado Carrillo Fuentes

Actor: José María Yázpik
character image Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán

Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán

Actor: Alejandro Edda
character image Victor Tapia

Victor Tapia

Actor: Luis Gerardo Méndez
character image James 'Jaime' Kuykendall

James 'Jaime' Kuykendall

Actor: Matt Letscher
character image Héctor Luis Palma Salazar

Héctor Luis Palma Salazar

Actor: Gorka Lasaosa
character image Benjamín Arellano Felix

Benjamín Arellano Felix

Actor: Alfonso Dosal
character image Enedina Arellano Felix

Enedina Arellano Felix

Actor: Mayra Hermosillo
character image Andrea Nuñez

Andrea Nuñez

Actor: Luisa Rubino
character image Ramón Arellano Felix

Ramón Arellano Felix

Actor: Manuel Masalva
character image Dani

Dani

Actor: Kristen Lee Gutoskie
character image David Barron

David Barron

Actor: Bobby Soto
character image Alex Hodoyan

Alex Hodoyan

Actor: Lorenzo Ferro
character image General Jesús Gutiérrez Rebollo

General Jesús Gutiérrez Rebollo

Actor: José Zúñiga

Ramon Salgado

Actor: Alejandro Furth
character image Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada

Actor: Alberto Guerra

The highest rated episode of Narcos: Mexico is "Leyenda" (S1E10) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 3,005 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Como La Flor" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 1,843 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Leyenda" (S1E10) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 3,005 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Camelot" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 3,275 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Free Trade" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 2,547 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "El Dedazo" (S2E6) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 1,968 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Los Juniors" (S3E3) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 1,964 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Como La Flor" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 1,843 votes.

Name Department Job
Salvador Parra Art Production Design
Malena de la Riva Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Nina Chávez Góngora Crew Security Coordinator
Leonardo D'Antoni Directing Second Unit Director
Alexandra Hunter Production Executive Producer
Andrés Baiz Production Executive Producer
Andrew J. Ceperley Production Associate Producer
Carla Hool Production Casting
Carlo Bernard Production Executive Producer
Christophe Riandée Production Executive Producer
Clayton Trussell Production Co-Executive Producer
Doug Miro Production Executive Producer
Eric Newman Production Executive Producer
Gene Stein Production Executive Producer
Iturri Sosa Production Supervising Producer
Jake Rose Production Executive In Charge Of Production
Jesse Rose Moore Production Co-Executive Producer
José Padilha Production Executive Producer
Katie O'Connell Marsh Production Executive Producer
Maggie Cohn Production Co-Executive Producer
Nick Laws Production Co-Executive Producer
Nicolas Atlan Production Executive Producer
Rafael Cuervo Production Producer
Sidonie Dumas Production Executive Producer
Stacy Perskie Production Co-Executive Producer
Tanner King Production Associate Producer
Tim King Production Producer
Wes Taylor Production Producer
Gustavo Santaolalla Sound Original Music Composer
Kevin Kiner Sound Original Music Composer
Mauricio López Sound ADR Recordist
Rodrigo Amarante Sound Main Title Theme Composer
Alec Ziff Writing Staff Writer
Isaac Gómez Writing Staff Writer

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