Narcos

Narcos

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Created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro

On Netflix

2015–20173 seasons30 episodes8.1 / 10

A tense, visceral chronicle of the drug war that balances historical documentation with the interior lives of its protagonists across a brutal, high-stakes conflict.

A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Narcos violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.

  • Is Narcos easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.

  • Does Narcos leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.

  • Is Narcos scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Narcos sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity32

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love71

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Narcos, and what each one shares →

Like Narcos

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Narcos

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Narcos, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Narcos, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Narcos, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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