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Season 1 – Drug Lords

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This docuseries shines a light on some of the most notorious drug kingpins in history and the law-enforcement officials who have sworn to bring them down. While the show profiles cartel leaders with global reach -- including infamous Pablo Escobar and his nearly 20-year stranglehold on the world's cocaine market -- it also takes a look at drug lords with a lower profile, such as Cornell Jones, who helped to create America's first "open-air" drug market in Washington, D.C., in the 1980s. The episodes track the criminals" stories, which often include them descending into despair, prison or even death.
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Kayla Cobb Decider 02/02/2018
It is a solid, somewhat educational background binge that increases Netflix's collection of true crime originals. If you're in the mood to learn about a horrific drug dynasty you've never heard of, check out Drug Lords. Go to Full Review Chris Osterndorf The Daily Dot 02/02/2018
Drug Lords never comes close to being as memorable or as exciting as the people it's about. The show fails to rise above the conventional, static choices of comparable cable series like Gangland or Inside the American Mob. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/31/2018 I like true crime stories. Drug Lords has curiosity and educational value. It doesn't to go much beyond that. It starts with the traditional narco story (Cali, Columbia) to include Harlem and Australia. See more 03/04/2018 Very interesting documentary, I learned a lot. See more Read all reviews
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Quinn Dalton

Narrator

Michael Welsh

Executive Producer

Jim Lindsay

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2018 Pablo Escobar Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar leads a horrific war against his own country until a team of politicians and police end his reign of terror. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 19, 2018 The Cali Cartel Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela use violence and guile to turn the Cali Cartel into a $7 billion per year criminal operation. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 19, 2018 Frank Lucas & The Country Boys: Heroin Kings of New York Frank Lucas does whatever it takes to become -- and remain -- the heroin king of New York; three dedicated cops vow to bring him down. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 19, 2018 The Pettingill Clan: Australia's Heroin Dynasty A mother and her sadistic sons rule the Australian underworld until the eldest son's addiction hastens the family's downfall. Details

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Drug Lords — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Welsh, Jim Lindsay
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2018
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