Narcos tells the story of Pablo Escobar, who is known as the world’s biggest drug trafficker, and the events that led to his rise to power. It also follows the experiences of DEA Agent Steve Murphy and his partner Javier Peña, who are determined to bring him to justice.

In the series, Pablo Escobar is portrayed by Wagner Moura, Steve Murphy by Boyd Holbrook, and Javier Peña by Pedro Pascal, who is memorable for his role as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones. With its first season consisting of 10 episodes, the show generated significant buzz in the United States even before its release.