Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal (2012) User Reviews

The drug trafficking, the least of his crimes.

[ValerinAmberz · 8/10 · 28 February 2016]

I marathon-watched this vastly ambitious project, watching 3-4 episodes a day. Caracol television aired as many as 113 episodes, although Netflix cut it down to 74. I assume that it's the same amount of film, but without the commercial breaks they could make the episodes longer on Netflix. I hadn't planned to see the whole thing as fast as I did but the fact that I did can only add to the praise I have for it.

In spite of its flaws this is easily the biggest and best production ever from Colombia. It is not perfect, but I have no idea how a perfect show would deal with this material in a coherent and responsible way. These are real people we're talking about, how do you make it entertaining and pay respect to the victims at the same time?

There are several moments where you feel that the show idolizes Escobar, (a rare feeling since family members of his victims were involved in the production) but as his killings and terrorism escalates you feel that it somehow recovers in the end, and makes a more ethical portrayal of the events and the awful damage this monster made on Colombia.

While the show Narcos focuses on the DEA's participation in the manhunt, this show focuses mainly on the efforts of the Colombian Police and Military. But the truth is that this was Colombias ordeal much more than it was USA's. The terror and insecurity. Knowing that anybody who did the right thing, testified against the cartel or disagreed with their actions could easily be eliminated. And that no one could guarantee their safety.

In the end the DEA helped Colombia much more than they helped USA. They came to hunt down a drug-dealer when in reality the trafficking of drugs was the least of his crimes. Colombia was much more hurt by the terrorist, kidnapper and killer Escobar, than the drug trafficker.

Without the threat of extradition this man could've bought, threatened, forced and manipulated his way into becoming the nations leader. There is no way a prison in Colombia could keep this criminal behind bars and isolate him from the Colombian society.

I think the two shows Patron del mal and Narcos complete each other, even if "Patron" is infinitely better. Without the success of "el patron del mal" they probably wouldn't create "Narcos". And without the international success of "Narcos" to the English speaking audience, "el patron" wouldn't wake up curiosity and reach an audience outside Latin America.

I rate the show highly even if it has a telenovela-feel at times, many great actors, apart from Escobar himself, the portrayals of his family, crew and most known victims such as Galan and Cano.

The casting is excellent most of the time with actors who physically are mirror images of the real people. In the smaller roles and in the action sequences you can see the shows flaws, but it's forgivable.

The shows theme is catchy with tasteful lyrics, once again trying to pay tribute to the victims to compensate any moments of admiration it may have shown to this Criminal.

All in all the soundtrack is good but some songs too repetitive. This show was controversial in Colombia and rightfully so.

However it's highly watchable and recommended.

Way better than the Netflix Narcos version

[devinderbonding · 9/10 · 2 January 2021]

When compared with Narcos, the low budget is very visible in the production standards -- but the detailed script overrides the other flaws. Outstanding attempt.

Much better than "Narcos"

[alucinecinefago · 9/10 · 26 August 2020]

In my opinion, "El Patrón del mal" is much better than "Narcos". More realistic and accurate to real facts. If you are from a Spanish speaking country, or if you are familiar with this language, you will realize that, no doubt.

In "El Patrón..." all actors are Colombian; you feel like you are there with them, at the times and places the events are happening. The main actor, Andrés Parra, really looks like Pablo here, talks like him, moves like him... And this is also the case with most of the other main characters (even if the names are changed sometimes, for instance Carlos Lehder is here "Marcos Herber", and so on).

Some have critized that this series are like a "telenovela", but I don´t agree. Maybe the structure is similar, but the main thing in the plot are not the love stories and the romantic misunderstandings of the characters (like it is the case in telenovelas), but the recent Colombian history, seen from different perspectives: Pablo and the Medellín Cartel on one side, and the authorities fighting against crime on the other.

Some have critized that this series glorifies Escobar, but I do not agree with that either. One of the scriptwriters is actually Camilo Cano, a grandson of Guillermo Cano, the director of an important newspaper who was killed by Escobar. And the script is based on a book written by a former mayor of Medellín.

By the way, there´s a book out there about this series written by a fan, it is a guide for the episodes of the series. As far as I know it is only in Spanish for now, but if you speak this language, love this series and/or are interested in the story of Pablo and the Medellín Cartel it could be interesting for you. The book´s name is "Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal (Guía de todos los episodios)" and you can find it in Amazon (ebook and paperback).

Unromanticized epic

[jollyjumpup · 10/10 · 8 March 2020]

As a fan of all the Narcos series I was happy to see this turn up on my stream, hungry for more of the intrigue and shoot em up action. But I soon realized this take on Escobar was a far cry from those glamorous romanticized versions with their Sopranos-like anti-heros - the main character of this show is an unrepentant scumbag, with more revolting warts than endearing dimples.

The early episodes had me questioning the casting of the lead. The character was a dumpy schlub, too stupid and crass to emerge as a powerful leader. But as the series unfolded the actor proved a superb choice, evolving seamlessly into a canny take-charge capo and eventually a cold-blooded sociopathic tyrant. It's a brilliant performance, of a character with very little charm who nevertheless commands your attention.

While there's plenty of violence throughout, it's rarely the exciting give-and-take gun battles of the Narcos shows, but rather savage murders and bombings aimed at defenseless politicians and journalists and other declared enemies of the Medellin cartel. And there's no clever adversary playing cat and mouse games with Escobar - the personal thorn in his side is his wife, a strong-willed character every bit as conflicted as Carmella Soprano, torn between her conscience and her lifestyle.

At times the series dips a toe into telenovela territory, with maudlin montages as characters reflect on memories of their recently assassinated loved ones, but these are few and far between (and easily zipped through on fast forward, without losing any of the story.)

There is also real news footage, generally of the aftermaths of bombings or assassinations, which is noticeable but works well in the context of the show.

Another big difference from the Narcos shows is the depiction of the Colombian law enforcement and political establishments, with much less focus on the corrupt officials in Escobar's pocket and more on the heroic idealists who opposed him. (Understandable, since some of the producers had personal ties to those opponents.)

Overall, the production values, like the casting, is excellent. The settings and costumes are somewhat more realistic and down-to-earth than those of the Narcos shows, reflecting Escober's lower class tastes.

Warning though, if you get hooked: with several dozen episodes, this will keep you binging for weeks.

Colossal Colombian Cartharsis

[skepticskeptical · 8/10 · 13 January 2020]

Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal is an ambitious and largely successful undertaking to portray the man who held the country of Colombia in his tyrannical grip (by the proverbial cojones) for more than a decade. The epic series (73 episodes on Netflix) details the damage and heartbreak this man left in his wake. The story of Pablo Escobar is nothing if not unbelievable, and this expansive production manages to explain the seemingly inexplicable, how a single person could essentially take over a country, corrupting countless individuals through the imposition of a ruthless ¨plata o plomo¨ (money or bullets) ultimatum at every stratum of his society.

The series is not perfect--the jarringly repetitive music riffs preceding every single pursuit scene, the sometimes bizarrely abrupt casting changes from one episode to another (the radical transformations of the wife, Paty, and the son, Emilio, were especially puzzling), and the excessive, overwrought sentimentality in the aftermath of some of the atrocities can all be criticized with good reason.

That said, the overall production is a success because the acting is very, very good, and the writers and director accomplished what they set out to do: to tell a story which needed to be told, and to do so convincingly, complete with historical film clips inserted where available to document that this is not a tale of fantasy. The series was so gripping that I watched six episodes a night continuously until I finished, exhausted by the ordeal.

I was especially impressed by the ability of the lead actor (Andrés Parra) to portray how it was that Escobar was both loved and feared to such an extent. His rise, fall and ultimate unraveling were very well paced, and the acting was perfect. Other standout performances were those of El Chile, El Topo, Fabio, Marino, Pedro Motoa, El Mariachi, Marcos Herbert, Gonzalo, Cain, Kiki... the list goes on and on.

I highly recommend this series to anyone with an interest in the history of Colombia, the cocaine trade, or organized crime more generally. All of the dialogue is in very clearly articulated Spanish, so it is linguistically worthwhile for anyone who speaks Spanish as a second language. (There are subtitles in various languages, too, so the production is accessible to non-Spanish speakers as well.) Anyone who is interested in the nature of corruption should not miss this series.

The best adaptation I have seen!

[lcarterf34 · 10/10 · 3 August 2016]

This was an interestingly informative series. Unlike the new Narcos show, this show gave us a complete insight of how Pablo became the terror he was.

In my opinion Narcos has to get better with their storyline, as it is not as thorough as the Pablo el Patron series. Maybe because they telling it from the Narcs perspective and even though it is a good show, I feel like it is still lacking some pertinent information.

Pablo el Patron took me by surprise and held me tight until the very end of the series and now I feel like I need more but the story came to an end in the right way. LOVED IT!!!!!!! I hate it took me 4 years to see it.

Best Latin American Series Ever

[maximilianohansen · 10/10 · 14 February 2016]

Superb. I haven't enjoyed a TV show this much since Breaking Bad. If you speak Spanish, you will enjoy Colombian from different provinces which is a delight. Escobar role is phenomenal. The sicarios are so believable and scary but hilarious at the same time! Angie Cepeda is a bonus. She is so hot is not even funny (or it may be I can't get the image of her naked in "Pantaleon y sus visitadoras".

If I have to criticize something: 50 episodes would have been more than enough.

Another great thing about this series is that you get to see a lot of Colombia. Especially Medellin and Bogota and the beautiful Colombians which are a pleasure to listen to. Spanish is my native tongue (I am Argentinean) and I believe Colombians have the most beautiful and richest Spanish. .

Amazing! I highly recommend it.

Andres Parra is My New Favorite Actor!

[beatlesjunky · 10/10 · 26 October 2015]

I loved Narcos but I am over the moon for Escobar, El patron del Mal & I simply adore Andrés Parra! 😍(I also love all of Pablo's sidekicks, namely, Marino, Pedro Motoa, Mariachi, Chile, Fabio, Pablo's mother, Cousin Gonzalo, Paluche & Pablo's wife, Paty!) But, Andrés is my new favorite actor! I've searched Tivo, Netflix, Amazon & Hulu to find any show or movie that he might be in, no matter how small a role! I'm now on my second viewing of Escobar, El patron del Mal! I have absolutely no problem with the subtitles & my high school Spanish has improved tenfold! The best acting I've ever seen in my life was when Pablo discovered that his family was in the Monaco building when it was bombed! Andrés' acting was as good as anything I've seen in the Godfather or any other all time great movie, bar none!

The real

[troydg84 · 10/10 · 26 January 2019]

I really didn't expect this series to be as good as it is. It was one of those shows you find on Netflix hoping to like but fully expecting to turn off ten minutes in. I was thoroughly surprised to enjoy it as much as I did and found myself sinking into the deepest of binge holes. From what I understand this show was made in Colombia and created by individuals who's lives were personally impacted by Pablo Escobar. Because of that they must have felt a responsibility to make it true to life while trying to represent their country in the storytelling. This show has heart. There are times when it seems a little melancholy after something awful happens but these terrible things happened to them and they deeply traumatized the country. As an American I see this in anything that portrays the terrorist attacks of 9/11 so as a viewer I understand they're trying to reflect the sorrow the nation felt. The acting is just excellent. After the first episode they switch some characters around and at first that bumped me but after seeing more I can't imagine the story being told with any other actors. I don't imagine they had a huge budget and some of the explosions aren't shown but the production value is tremendous. On par with most current television shows. If you are fascinated with the Pablo Escobar story and wish to get an angle that isn't quite as glossy or glamorized then check this out. There are enough episodes to scratch that itch while telling a complete story that never gets old or feels tiresome.

Informative but not thrilling - and too long

[AntonTh · 6/10 · 7 October 2016]

Narcos made me curious about the 'real' Escobar story. So I sat through all 74 episodes of El Patrón del Mal. From a Colombian perspective, the production might be acceptable and the story-line fascinating. Now I'm just a movie watcher so without disrespect to the victims I review this series as such.

1. It's far too long. Too much time is spent on victims and their funerals, on journalists, on mourning family members. (My mam recently died so the impact of a death is still fresh in my memory. How unbearable it may be, filming crying people doesn't make for a good TV-show. No disrespect intended.)

2. Did the journalists help writing the script? They emphasize their own role in a way that's hard to believe. Their meetings are lengthy, boring and hold up the progression of the story-line. Even their home situations and discussions at the dinner table are shown... Admittedly at some point I started skipping the journalists conversations and I never missed a bit of information because of it.

3. Many, many dialogues are simply illustrations of what we already know. People worrying, politicians worrying, journalists worrying, possible victims worrying, before a murder, after a murder, yes, at a certain point we got that the situation was bad. Some of these sidelines, like zooming in on murdered politicians and their families, consume up entire episodes.

4. The music is badly chosen and sounds like some free stock sound-samples used over and over again. CGI (explosions) aren't state-of-the-art either, to put it friendly, but somehow I find that easy to forgive.

5. Location indicators: before seeing a scene, we're informed where it takes place by a panorama picture of the city. The same picture of Medellin (or Bogota) with the same clouds in the air, over and over again. OK, sometimes the night shot is used.

6. What really puzzled me was the casting of Escobar. Looking at this series, Escobar was a fatso, walking around like a Teletubby, so insecure that he never looks anybody in the eye when speaking. His voice has a robotic, mechanic intonation, like he's summing up his lines. It's amazing that such a loser could ever become the worlds biggest drug-lord.

Escobar's character doesn't fit the impression that I got from real footage and pictures: a charismatic guy, gesturing, leading the pack, looking straight in the camera.

But then, everyone says this series is quite authentic so I'll have to accept this disturbing fact as being close to the truth. It spoiled my watching experience to some extent. If they only could have given Escobar some charisma.

I don't regret watching all episodes though. The series was not only informative about Escobar but also gives a peek into a world where lives don't count.

Not made for the Hollywood/action fans

[mauro_ca · 10/10 · 23 June 2020]

As a Colombian, this is one of the best adaptations of the events during that dark time in Colombia, according to Popeye ( one of Escobar's hitman) Andres Parra ( the actor who plays Escobar) was so convincing that he said that it sounds, walk and acted like the real Escobar. This series is meant to show the pain of the victims, their suffering, the widows, orphans and all the people that suffered the insanity of one individual, unlike other Hollywood like productions where the glorify these criminals and made them look like they were heros or something cool to look up to. This might be the reason why some ignorant people might find it boring and not "enough action' If you really want to know the details and dark consequences of Escobar, his associates and rivals this is the right series for you

Ok not great

[kirchuchannel · 5/10 · 6 January 2020]

At the outset I will tell that I am huge fan of Narcos and started watching this series after reading the reviews of Narcos where many people have complained about Narcos while praising this series. For me , Narcos is professional quality while El Parton is very,very amateurish. The production quality is very low which is obviously due to the budget. The main problem is , this series unnecessarily stretched.

El Chili - my favourite!

[drsathish · 10/10 · 24 July 2021]

It is a great series! Love the casting. All the actors have done a great job! El Chili grows up on you- my favourite!

Gripping but requires patience and humour

[steveinozjm · 10/10 · 6 February 2016]

This is a l..o..n..g series but one you can't stop watching once you've started. A low by blow, almost day by day account it feels like, of Pablo Escobar's life, his friendships, marriage and family life, his psychopathy, complex narcissistic personality, the sheer brutality of him and his gang. Dismissing massive bombings of suburbs, passenger plane and indiscriminate massacres of thousands of innocent Columbians as a way to fight the government, contrasts with being a man who cries when his murderous friends and gang members are killed by the government forces.

This is the first Colombian film series I've ever watched. You need to get used to its style. Part documentary, part drama, in parts it feels like part-soap, with sentimental segments (when Pablo's gang kills someone important) accompanied by heart-rending music. And a bit of rocky music in minor chords played in every tense scene leading to some action. But despite these quirks, you get used to this and it kinda grows on you.

Oh and the subtitles. Another source of entertainment. Whoever did the subtitles kinda knows how to translate into English. Probably learned in school. They are a constant source of some confusion and a lot of laughter, never being quite on the mark. But again, you get used to it and it all adds to being a fantastic piece of entertainment and education about this brutal part of modern Colombian history.

Addictive

[prakrutipandya · 10/10 · 31 August 2018]

It just caught my attention recently and now I am addicted to it. Though I have to read the sub-titles, still no complaints. It shows in depth details of life of a foolish man, building wrong karma throughout. All characters look and act so naturally that I feel I am watching them live. A must watch for crime thriller lovers..

Excellent with just minor flaws

[Watcher120 · 9/10 · 24 January 2016]

This is a superb accounting of the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar Gaviria, probably the most lethal criminal ever to live. The acting, especially by Parra, but also by those around him, is excellent. The pacing is very deliberate and you have to be patient as this is a very detailed exposition on Escobar and his times. Well worth the time and effort.

My gripes are several, though minor: the program could have used a bigger budget, and paid a little more attention to historical accuracy when it came to weapons, helicopters, and the money used (the dollar bills, for example, are of an issue that was not around in the 1980's and 90's). I speak fluent Spanish so the sub-titles did not bother me, but they were often wildly inaccurate. The depiction of the Americans is a bit ham-handed, and does not accurately reflect the tremendous assistance that the DEA and the CIA gave Colombia's anti-drug forces. There, of course, was no Dept. of Homeland Security back then, yet the US Embassy seems to be run by that Department.

My biggest gripe was that the producers changed the names of well-known figures. I guess this was so that certain scenes could be fictionalized, but I don't know.

All in all, a great show.

Picture of the Man as He Was

[progressiveactionnh · 8/10 · 25 May 2021]

While the production seems a bit cheezie on some levels (the seventies teevee serials music for example) it is easy to learn to ignore that and get sucked in hard with the exceptional acting and real-life drama.

The complexity of the criminal characters in this drama illustrate how easy it is for people to trust and become loyal to such psychopaths in real life.

The portrayal of Pablo -- an average looking and in mid-life overweight man who does not fit into any of the stereotypical movie portrayals of the gangster/bad guy is honest and fantastic. Same with the actors who portray his wife and others -- one reviewer commented that his wife could have more attractive for the show. C'mon! She was average, just like all the rest. Its when actresses and actors are chosen for their looks that exceed that of any people in real life that a show or movie becomes unbelievable and bad.

The cold, calculated way in which Pablo uses others to do his dirty work most of the time, and how its not for sadistic pleasure but more for simply power and like a any narcissistic psychopath, people are just to be used and disposed of when in the way - save for his family and yet he controls everyone, even his family tightly and masterfully because that is the all encompassing focus of a typical narcissistic psychopath.

The show is well done and binge watching should be expected as it is nearly impossible to predict what will happen next as none of this follows a writer's script, but instead, the intense and irrational machinations of a madman and his lackeys.

No doubt Columbia is still recovering from the near complete hijacking of their country and the brutal assassinations of innocents, but the US would do well to take heed to the lessons of how the rich and powerful can and will usurp democracy when it serves their interests.

Cultural Conflict?

[marshreed · 5/10 · 6 September 2016]

After watching 15 episodes of "Pablo Escobar: El Patron Del Mal," I'm done. I've had enough. No mas.

However, I'm not writing this review to wholly condemn the series. I'll admit, no one forced me to sit through 15 episodes. Also, I recently watched the series "Narcos" as well as a documentary on the subject so I've simply had my fill of Pablo Escobar. Had this been my first exposure to Escobar, I'd probably still be watching.

Unfortunately, the series suffers from flaws which would have turned me off regardless of my knowledge of the subject matter. The most notable problem is the casting of Andres Parra as the lead. Parra constantly looks awkward and embarrassed. Pablo Escobar must be rolling in his grave; never in a million years could he have risen to power had he carried himself like Parra. Parra's version of Escobar also conflicts with the portrayal of Escobar as a young man. The actor who played the younger Escobar was charming, confident and reasonably handsome. It's difficult to believe that Parra and his younger counterpart--who can't be separated by more than seven or eight years--are the same character. Parra also speaks in a monotone as if he is too focused on the cue cards. Escobar was driven by his emotions. Parra's acting is devoid of emotion. It's just a terrible, terrible fit.

The Parra debacle aside, my other complaints are more trifling. At times, the filmmakers spent too much time on fairly insignificant matters. For example, the fallout from Escobar's execution of a prominent public figure is the subject of two entire episodes. Much of that focus was on the widow, who wasn't even a public figure in her own right. Perhaps there is some cultural conflict here. Perhaps the deceased public figure is so beloved in Columbia that two entire episodes were warranted. As an American, I perceived it as overkill.

Lastly, the music/score is cheesy and awful.

"Pablo Escobar: El Patron Del Mal" is informative and fairly compelling and the acting (exclusive of Parra) is pretty good. It's worth a shot if you want a comprehensive narrative on the life of Pablo Escobar and if you're not a picky cinemaphile like me.

One of the best series made in Latin America.

[renaxroca · 9/10 · 8 April 2021]

All episodes are a work of art. None has no fillers, it always follows the story of the most dangerous and clever drug dealer in the world. Pablo Escobar is an excellent series with a very good humor and I recommend it. 9/10.

Greatest cartel series ive ever watched

[gsweiss-09769 · 10/10 · 29 July 2023]

This is by far the greatest cartel series in history. The actors down to the plot with the variety of stories... nothing gets better then this. Straight up this is the next for cinema i dont think anything will come close to this for decades to come. I binge watched this everyday and never once was i bored i really want to watch it again it was so good lol. I wish these actors would go and make another one i fell in love with each character these guys really put the pedal to the medal and showed us what the criminal side of life was about when it came to Colombians and different organizations.

Lesson: Making Drugs Illegal Causes More Harm Than the Actual Drugs

[RodolfoLasparri · 8/10 · 9 July 2020]

1st, if you've not seen Narcos and Narcos Mexico, suggest giving those a watch first. If not a Netflix subscriber, it's worth a one or two month subscription for these two programs alone.

If Narcos and Narcos Mexico are 9s, Pablo Escobar: El Patron del Mal is a solid 8, or 7 at worst.

Once in a awhile, it gets a tad corny with the Latin sad soap opera music at a funeral,etc...but, that's part of the charm too.

This program doesn't glorify Escobar in any way. Rather, it pants a complex character of a genius Sociopath. His mother comes off as a Machiavellian with "pragmatic & flexible morals", who cares more about her son, than for the world, her country, and others.

Side note: Would have been nice if they picked at least a marginally attractive actress to play Mrs. Escobar. She might have "inner beauty", but damn, she's rough on the eyes. Fine job on the initial actress who played the teen Mrs. Escobar.

Also, as a non-Spanish speaker who wants to learn some basic Spanish, via osmosis, hearing Colombian Spanish with English sub-titles really helps to pick up more and more conversation in real life here in South Florida, New York, etc.

Great series

[parvana-37590 · 10/10 · 15 September 2018]

I thought this series was great. Im not one for series, or watching 74 episodes of a season but it was great. Great acting, had me going each time. It was very, entertaining.It was sad, funny, all at same time. The acting was hands down great!!!!

Outstanding entertainment...the most interesting aspects in depth

[jbh50-834-643673 · 9/10 · 1 October 2016]

This is a fantastic exploration of the entirety of Escobar's rise and fall. The focus is on the relationships in his life, the cartel members, politics, terrorism, sicarios, Columbian government, National Police incompetence and corruption and his family issues many of which are darkly comedic. The acting talent is first rate and casting of many characters for appearance to to the actual individuals is spot on. There are a limited number of key events that intersperse news footage with the episodes that puts this on display. Many excellent performances including Anderson Ballesteros as "Chile" a cool and efficient chief of security and Tommy Vasquez as "Fabio" the brother of Pablo's wife who is a smoking volcano on screen. Fabio's position in the family permits him a unique role in standing up to the excesses of Pablo and these dramatic moments are some of the best in the story. The lead role is mastered by Andres Parra, mastered. His command of both the subtle and extreme changes to Escobars psyche creates a magnetism that keeps the viewer intrigued and invested, while not quite able to root for Pablo. The series fleshes out in great detail the arc from humble beginnings to megalomanical psychopath. There are so many fine performances in this series and I cannot name one role that doesn't hold to that high standard. The series is 1 season of 114, 40 min episodes yet never becomes a labor. Netflix only offers the first 73 and then delivers the finale. This series deserves to have it's presentation in total and hopefully the interest generated will allow them to offer the whole story. There are several issues such as the melodramatic scenes of grieving family's that for some characters run long. The soundtrack can be slightly jinky. The music is not bad but simply not diverse enough for such a lengthy presentation. There are a few aspects of telenovela but good lighting, camera work, many rich locations and no reliance on close ups or lengthy holds for gravitas, so very slight. If you are fascinated by the Pablo Escobar story you owe yourself the deeper understanding this series provides. They were required to anonymize the work using slightly different names and much of the story is as they say "dramatization" of undocumented situations. The creators were very close to the story and the series tracks strongly to know history. I had the sense there is much insight offered by a local production of this ambition. Give "El Patron del Mal" a few episodes and you will be hooked.

Real historic facts.

[anfemo · 10/10 · 13 August 2018]

Is one of the few series that show the reality about the Narcotrafic in Colombia and the insane life of Pablo Escobar according to his life real facts and not all that Hollywood and Netflix drama and info that never happens.

Wanted to like it. Watchable ish

[GrandoFernando · 5/10 · 9 November 2018]

If you have a lot of time on your hands. A lot, then this might fill a void. But if you compare this to Narcos or even better, Gomorrah. Night and day.

If you do decide to watch this. Watch it before the above mentioned, otherwise you will the enormous chasm between these. Not the worst of its type but mediocre in comparison to Narcos (the best version of Escobar story) and other brilliant box sets like Gomorrah (the best bar none), Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Boardwalk Empire, Peaky Blinders etc