The Cartel (2008)
The Cartel is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
The Cartel has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish series never see. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 604 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 45 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Spanish action & adventure with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 604 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- set pieces aren't the draw for you
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Adults only |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Andrés López López
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 24, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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