Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord (2012)
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord landed among the stronger Spanish series of its release window. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 3,731 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Spanish crime with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 on 3,731 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Pablo is a man with a natural ability for business. Early in his life, Pablo is introduced to the business of cocaine and the power it yields. A young life of crime lands Pablo in and out of jail as he builds his criminal empire. Pablo expands his power through politics but it is not long before his conflicts as a Congressman and a drug lord collide. Pablo has his enemies executed, but not before the United States activates its own war on the Medellin cartel.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Carlos Moreno
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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