Narcos

I've been putting off the series for maybe half a year, but thanks to the current film shortage I've gone full steam ahead and I don't regret a second of the time I spent on it. Pablo Escobar is a someone who has earned my respect and it's definitely good to know how things worked in Colombia at the time. Highlights: the detailed instructions on how to make cocaine, the presidential election, and his own prison. Very good, interesting, engaging and decently gritty. 95% (07.09.2017)

The hunt for Escobar continues! The second season is a bit more action-packed and uncompromising towards the characters, the gradual fall of the great Narco-baron was sad to watch, but still a very powerful, unique experience. I recommend it. The Communist Brothers are decent madmen and I'm curious about the Cali Cartel in the third season. 95%. (07.09.2017)

I admit that at first I was worried that without Escobar the series wouldn't have enough balls (the first two episodes even hinted at that), but from the 3rd episode onwards Narcos again became a frantic ride and the hunt for the four godfathers of the Cali Cartel, where everyone had something to offer. The new DEA agents are not as likable as the previous pair, at least Pedro Pascal is still there. Strong, twisted, brutal, and above all interestingly informative. 95% (15.10.2017)