Somos.

Somos.

Created by James Schamus

On Netflix

20211 season6 episodes45 min7.5 / 10

A bleak, tension-filled true-crime miniseries about a Mexican border town consumed by cartel violence, grounded in real tragedy and the helplessness of ordinary people caught in systemic brutality.

The lives of the people of Allende, a Mexican border town, are overtaken by a powerful cartel's operations, leading to tragedy. Inspired by true events.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Somos.

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Somos.

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Somos., But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Somos., But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Somos., But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.