The Netflix series serves as a companion and soft reboot to the original Narcos , shifting focus from the Colombian cocaine trade to the origins of the modern Mexican drug war. Set in the 1980s, it chronicles the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel under Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo. Key Themes and Premise
: The series depicts the massive US response to Camarena's murder, known as Operation Leyenda, though some historians and former officials have pointed out inaccuracies in the specific portrayal of certain events and characters. Narcos: Mexico(2018)
: Critics often note that while other series like El Chapo are grittier and more sensational, Narcos: Mexico tends to be more nuanced and sophisticated in its storytelling. Watching the Series The Netflix series serves as a companion and
: The series explores how Félix Gallardo, played by Diego Luna , unified a loose confederation of independent marijuana growers into a singular criminal empire. : Critics often note that while other series
While the show is rooted in real-life events, viewers should note the balance between fact and fiction:
The show is currently streaming on Netflix. It consists of three seasons that trace the expansion of the drug trade from marijuana to cocaine, the fall of the Guadalajara Cartel, and the subsequent rise of independent "plazas".