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The Cartel

2008–2010 · Action & Adventure, Drama · 2 seasons · ★ 7.6

CanceledCaracol TV+16

Synopsis of The Cartel

Martín González, played by Manolo Cardona, tells his story from prison. As he talks, he recalls being fifteen, when his mother worked in the United States and sent money home to the family. He then asks his best friend, Pepe Cadena, played by Diego Cadavid, to help him reach his older brother, Óscar Cadena, known as Don Óscar. Don Óscar is the supreme boss of the Pacific Cartel, and Martín wants to get into his business as soon as possible. Set in Colombia in the world of drug trafficking, the story shows how the desire for money and family pressure push two friends toward a path where every step has consequences.

2seasons
107episodes
45 minper episode
7.6audience scoreTMDB · 607 votes
7.9IMDb rating939 votes

Seasons of The Cartel

Cast by The Cartel

Diego CadavidDiego CadavidPepe Cadenas107 episodes
Juan Pablo RabaJuan Pablo RabaPirulito107 episodes
Sandra ReyesSandra ReyesAmparo Cadena107 episodes
Sergio BorreroSergio BorreroEmilio Sarmiento107 episodes
Paulina GálvezPaulina GálvezKatherine57 episodes
Carlos Augusto MaldonadoMiguel57 episodes
Juliana GalvisJuliana GalvisEliana Saldarriaga57 episodes
Robinson DíazRobinson DíazMilton Jiménez 'El Cabo'57 episodes
Fernando SolórzanoFernando SolórzanoOscar cadena57 episodes
Majida IssaMajida IssaSoledad57 episodes
Santiago MoureSantiago MoureMario Lopera "Don Mario"Episode 1
Camilo SáenzCamilo SáenzJohn Mario Martínez 'Pirulo'Episode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Andrés López López
Network or Platform
Caracol TV
Country
Colombia
Original Language
Spanish
Original title
The Cartel
Premiere
June 4, 2008
Last Episode
November 17, 2010 (2x50)
Status
Canceled
Type
Fiction
Awards
1 award and 3 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The Cartel

Caracol Televisión changed the real names of places and characters when adapting the book, although the series is based on the work of Andrés López López and the events he recounts in it.
The series averaged 35.5 household rating and 14.9 personal rating, with a 44.1% share, and became one of the most successful Colombian narco series worldwide.
The series won the Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Drama Series, an honor that recognizes its quality within international television drama.
The script won the C21 International Format Awards for Best Script for a Television Series, an award shared by Andrés López and Juan Camilo Ferrand.
In 2021, Caracol Televisión produced a prequel to the series titled The Snitch Cartel: Origins, which expands the universe created from the original story.
The idea for the series came about after producer Cristina Palacio heard an interview with Andrés López López on a radio program, and the adaptation had almost a year of preproduction before filming began.
Andrés López López took screenwriting and directing courses in Los Angeles and Puerto Rico to prepare for the series, and then worked with another screenwriter assigned by Caracol Televisión.
Production began with the largest budget Caracol Televisión had ever allocated to a project of that kind, according to statements made two weeks into filming.

Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish) · Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Cartel have?

The Cartel has 2 seasons and 107 episodes in total.

Where to watch The Cartel?

The Cartel is available to stream by subscription on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tivify, and AMC Channels Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).

Has The Cartel ended?

Yes. The Cartel was canceled, and its final episode aired on November 17, 2010.

Who is in The Cartel?

The main cast includes Diego Cadavid (Pepe Cadenas), Juan Pablo Raba (Pirulito), Sandra Reyes (Amparo Cadena) and Sergio Borrero (Emilio Sarmiento).

Who created The Cartel?

The Cartel was created by Andrés López López.

How long does it take to watch The Cartel from start to finish?

With episodes of about 45 minutes, watching all 107 episodes takes approximately 80 hours.

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