Narcos: Mexico

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Narcos: Mexico
Genre
Created by
Starring
Narrated by
Theme music composerRodrigo Amarante
Opening theme"Tuyo"
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Mexico
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Production locations
  • Mexico
  • United States
Running time55–69 minutes
Production companyGaumont International Television
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 16, 2018 –
present

Narcos: Mexico is an American crime drama web television series created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro that premiered on Netflix on November 16, 2018. It was originally intended to be the fourth season of the Netflix series Narcos, but it was ultimately developed as a companion series. It focuses on the illegal drug trade in Mexico, whereas the parent series centered on the illegal drug trade in Colombia. On December 5, 2018, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.[1]

Premise

Narcos: Mexico explores the origin of the modern war on drugs, beginning at the time when Mexican traffickers were a loose and disorganized confederation of small-time independent cannabis growers and dealers. The series dramatizes the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s as Félix Gallardo (Diego Luna) unifies the traffickers in order to build an empire. DEA agent Kiki Camarena (Michael Peña) moves his wife and young son from California to Guadalajara to take on a new post, and he quickly learns that his assignment will be more challenging than he ever could have imagined.[2]

Cast and characters

Michael Peña and Diego Luna play the lead roles in Narcos: Mexico.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Camelot"Josef Kubota WladykaEric Newman & Clayton TrussellNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
2"The Plaza System"Josef Kubota WladykaCarlo Bernard & Doug MiroNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
3"El Padrino"Andrés BaizAshley Lyle & Bart NickersonNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
4"Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!"Andrés BaizScott TeemsNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
5"The Colombian Connection"Amat EscalanteAndy BlackNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
6"La Última Frontera"Amat EscalanteJessie Nickson-Lopez & Clayton TrussellNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
7"Jefe de Jefes"Alonzo RuizspalaciosStory by : Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson and Clayton Trussell
Teleplay by : Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson		November 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
8"Just Say No"Alonzo RuizspalaciosDoug MiroNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
9"881 Lope de Vega"Andrés BaizClayton TrussellNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
10"Leyenda"Andrés BaizCarlo BernardNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)

Production

Development

Netflix renewed Narcos for two more seasons on September 6, 2016, a few days after the release of the second season.[3] Production on the fourth season began in Mexico in late 2017, following the release of the third season. On July 18, 2018, Netflix announced that the fourth season would instead "reset" with almost an entirely new cast as a new Netflix original series titled Narcos: Mexico.[2]

The first season was released on November 16, 2018,[4] and Netflix renewed it for a second season on December 5, 2018.[5]

Cast and crew

In December 2017, Michael Peña and Diego Luna were announced to star in the upcoming series.[6] A few days later, Matt Letscher joined the cast in a regular role.[7] Other key cast members revealed by showrunner Eric Newman include Tenoch Huerta, Joaquín Cosío, Teresa Ruiz, Alyssa Diaz, and José María Yazpik (reprising his role from the third season of Narcos).[8]

Newly enlisted Mexicans Amat Escalante and Alonso Ruizpalacios directed episodes for the upcoming series, while Colombian Andi Baiz, director of several episodes for the first three seasons of Narcos, also directed for Narcos: Mexico.[8]

Murder of location scout

Carlos Muñoz Portal was one of the show’s location scouts, but he was found murdered with multiple gunshot wounds on September 15, 2017 in central Mexico near the town of Temascalapa.[9][10] A spokesman for the attorney general in Mexico said that there were no witnesses due to the remote location, but the authorities would continue to investigate.[11] Authorities are considering the possibility of narco gang involvement,[12] but the murder has not been solved.[8]

Factual differences

Although many of the events and characters are based on true history, some liberties were taken to streamline the story of the Mexican drug war into a cohesive narrative. Unlike in the television series, Mexican police say that Félix Gallardo personally ordered the capture of Kiki Camarena. The murders of John Clay Walker and Albert Radelat were real, however it's reportedly stated that they were tortured and interrogated beforehand. The character of Sofia Conesa, portrayed as the love interest of Rafael Caro Quintero, was named Sara Cosio in real life.[13]

Critical reception

The first season of Narcos: Mexico has a score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 35 reviews with an average rating of 7.43/10, with the critics consensus stating "Dangerous, thrilling, and highly addictive, Narcos: Mexico's first season expertly expands the franchise by exploring new territory in the drug war's grim history and showcasing electric performances from Diego Luna and Michael Peña."[14] On Metacritic, season one holds a weighted average score of 80 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2019 9th Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Diego Luna Nominated
6th Platino Awards Best Ibero-American Miniseries or TV series Narcos: Mexico Pending
Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV series Diego Luna Pending

References

  1. ^ "#NarcosMexico has been renewed for Season 2". Twitter. December 5, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Strause, Jackie (July 18, 2018). "Netflix Releases First Look at Reset 'Narcos: Mexico'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Hibberd, James (September 6, 2016). "Narcos Renewed for Two More Seasons". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  4. ^ Russell, Scott (September 6, 2018). "A New Empire Rises in First Teaser for Narcos: Mexico, Coming to Netflix in November". Paste. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Ramon, Dino-Ray (December 5, 2018). "'Narcos: Mexico' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (December 19, 2017). "'Narcos' Season 4 to Star Michael Peña, Diego Luna". Variety. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 3, 2018). "'Narcos': Matt Letscher Joins Netflix Drama As Series Regular For Season 4". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  8. ^ a b c De la Fuente, Anna Marie (May 17, 2018). "'Narcos' Showrunner Reveals Key Cast Members Joining Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "La violencia en México supera a la ficción". El País. September 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "Narcos filmmaker shot dead scouting for locations in rural Mexico". The Telegraph. September 17, 2017.
  11. ^ Collins, Pádraig (September 17, 2017). "Netflix scout for Narcos TV show found shot dead in Mexico". The Guardian. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  12. ^ "Narcos location scout shot dead in Mexico". BBC News. September 17, 2017.
  13. ^ "Two Bodies Unearthed in Mexico Forest". Los Angeles Times. United Press International. June 18, 1985. Retrieved November 21, 2018. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ "Narcos: Mexico: Season 1 (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
  15. ^ "Narcos: Mexico : Season 1 (2018)". Metacritic. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

External links

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