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Season 1 – Sobreviviendo a Escobar - Alias JJ

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With Pablo Escobar's Medellin in decline, one of the most significant figures in the cartel -- Alias JJ -- has decided to turn himself in to authorities. While he's in prison, he must face his enemies and use all of the underhanded tactics he has learned to survive and regain his status as No. 1 inmate in the prison. While locked up, he also seeks to continue his reign of terror as a feared drug trafficker. The drama series is based on a book by John Jairo Velasquez, a former hit man for Escobar's Medellin.

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Kayla Cobb Decider 12/21/2017
Surviving Escobar is an excellent watch for anyone in need of a top-notch drug drama fix. Go to Full Review
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05/02/2020 Maybe because it was in subtitles but this was some of the worst acting and worst script writing I have seen and a longtime you compare this with 0 0 0 or narcos Mexico it's not even close this sucked but I still needed my methadone fix from Mexican cartel genre I mean a knife fight going on for 5 minutes come on See more 03/22/2020 Amazing! Perfect look at the long arm of corruption in the Columbian Prison System. See more 06/11/2019 Talk about taking a good thing and making the worst possible experience possible. I enjoy the show for the most part until that sound. OMG that sound makes me want to cry. and it is so over done in this series. Whoever the audio engineer was is in the wrong business. If you dont know what I am talking about listen for the fax call Handshake it is in EVERY episode to an extreme. So break out your noise filters and enjoy. See more 10/17/2018 Amazing! I have watched all sixty episodes in Spanish so I’ve had to read the subtitles in each episode. I want to watch sixty more! The acting, sets,music,costumes and story are all fantastic. I hoe the crew behind this read my comments as you have done an excellent job - thank you from a British fan. See more 06/14/2018 Amazing series. Couldn't put it down. Now the questions is, "When the heck does Season 2 come out"? See more Read all reviews
Sobreviviendo a Escobar - Alias JJ — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Feb 8, 2017 Episode 1 After committing countless murders, JJ turns himself in to serve time in prison, but an unexpected twist leaves him exposed. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2017 Episode 2 The lives of JJ's wife and mother-in-law are threatened as Escobar's associates start being murdered. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 10, 2017 Episode 3 JJ discovers Mahecha's plan to help 3H escape prison; Alexandra is anxious to escape police custody with her mother. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 13, 2017 Episode 4 JJ offers Mahecha a new plan for 3H's escape; Alexandra seeks medical help for her mother while on the run from authorities. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 14, 2017 Episode 5 The investigators interrogate Rosa; the paramilitary prisoners continue to hold hostages and make new demands. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined Episode 6 Alexandra's jealousy overwhelms her loyalty to JJ; JJ and Mahecha make another attempt at securing 3H's freedom. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Episode 7 The prison director refuses to publicly reveal that the prisoner head count is off; JJ learns that Alexandra believes he's been unfaithful. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Episode 8 JJ is stabbed in the back when someone turns on him; the number of enemies he has in the prison increases. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Episode 9 Alexandra suffers a loss; Mahecha continues to be at odds with his wife; El Potro revels in what he has discovered. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Episode 10 JJ strikes a deal with Urrego prior to his testimony, but El Potro releases information on the Cartel del Valle that threatens JJ's pact. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 2, 2017 Episode 11 Alexandra and Caspa try to find a hidden cache of money from Escobar's fortune; El Potro looks to form new alliances. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 3, 2017 Episode 12 Urrego threatens one of JJ's bodyguards; JJ is badly injured in a gunfight and hospitalized. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 6, 2017 Episode 13 After a murder weapon is discovered in his cell, JJ's prison sentence is extended to 30 years; JJ takes out his anger on Alexandra. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 7, 2017 Episode 14 JJ conducts an interview with a media outlet to make accusations against politicians and government officials. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 8, 2017 Episode 15 Clemente suspects that the soccer tournament requested by the prisoners is not as innocent as it seems; Alexandra gets closer to Gabriel. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 2017 Episode 16 Clemente uses the break-in at his house to advance his search for the drug smuggler. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 10, 2017 Episode 17 When Gabriel sings at Urrego's 50th birthday party, JJ takes the opportunity to talk to about his affair; Galeno tries to break out of the prison. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 13, 2017 Episode 18 JJ's lawyer gives Alexandra an ultimatum to keep her quiet; the press exposes Gabriel's ties to the authorities. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 14, 2017 Episode 19 Looking to nudge a confession out Bachue, who kidnapped the ex-president's brother, Urrego and JJ attempt to loosen his lips with alcohol. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 15, 2017 Episode 20 JJ hopes to free the ex-president's brother in a ruse that would allow Bachue to break out of prison with him. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 17, 2017 Episode 21 Troubles plague JJ's attempt to get his sentence reduced; a young woman pays JJ a visit after falling for him. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 17, 2017 Episode 22 Urrego faces the consequences of his sexual assault on a nurse; JJ attempts to settle a conflict between the paramilitary and guerilla groups. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 21, 2017 Episode 23 As negotiations continue, Monica steps in to help; Urrego goes to his wife with concerns about El Potro. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 22, 2017 Episode 24 While Monica pushes for JJ's transfer out of Valledupar, Clemente makes things more difficult. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 23, 2017 Episode 25 Urrego and JJ plot about El Potro; Danilo Pineda agrees to spy on JJ as part of a plea bargain. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 24, 2017 Episode 26 Urrego's extradition to the U.S. makes him think Monica betrayed him; JJ turns to Jennifer. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 27, 2017 Episode 27 Cecilia and Clemente disagree over what their brother has done; JJ hopes to expand his drug operation by scoring some acid. Details Episode 28 Aired Mar 29, 2017 Episode 28 Jennifer commits murder; a handful of books disappear from JJ's inventory as authorities investigate his business. Details Episode 29 Aired Mar 30, 2017 Episode 29 Urrego's nephew targets his estate, drawing ire from Lorenza; Jennifer helps JJ secure a drug deal with clients in the U.S. Details Episode 30 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Episode 30 Castaneda helps protect El Potro; the prison gains a strict new guard. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 3, 2017 Episode 31 Ana Maria's investigation into Caspa makes progress; trouble finds a young journalist; Clemente faces questions about Ramiro Mendez. Details Episode 32 Aired Apr 4, 2017 Episode 32 Ana Maria becomes more suspicious of JJ's business dealings; Jennifer tries to secure business partners in Miami. Details Episode 33 Aired Apr 5, 2017 Episode 33 Danger finds Jennifer in Florida; Castaneda decides to do something about Lorenza; JJ faces more scrutiny. Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 6, 2017 Episode 34 Clemente feels the heat as the news picks up on the missing prisoners; Ramos and Jennifer's mother talk about her daughter. Details Episode 35 Aired Apr 7, 2017 Episode 35 Ana Maria fears for Janeth's safety; Ramos finds one of JJ's confidants who may spill the beans on JJ's drug dealing. Details Episode 36 Airs undefined Episode 36 Janeth clings to life; Caspa must decide whether to tell Ramos the full story about JJ's drug operation; Mahecha deflects suspicion over his role in the kidnappings. Details Episode 37 Airs undefined Episode 37 JJ and his lawyer try to prevent Caspa from revealing JJ's illicit business; the jungle operation's status displeases Galeno. Details Episode 38 Airs undefined Episode 38 Having successfully dispatched Ana Maria's associate, Mahecha sends hit men after her. Details Episode 39 Airs undefined Episode 39 JJ gives Ana Maria his appreciation; flashbacks of Janeth's assault haunt her. Details Episode 40 Aired Apr 24, 2017 Episode 40 Janeth recalls the identity of one of the people who assaulted her; facing a conflict of interest, Ana Maria decides to distance herself from JJ. Details Episode 41 Aired Apr 25, 2017 Episode 41 Ana Maria uncovers a disturbing truth about one of the first people JJ murdered; a beauty queen comes to the prison. Details Episode 42 Aired Apr 26, 2017 Episode 42 Recovering from her assault, Janeth goes back to work and promises to seek justice; JJ's problems worsen when Urrego returns to the prison. Details Episode 43 Aired Apr 27, 2017 Episode 43 Urrego plans to exact retribution on his backstabbing nephew; Janeth takes her attackers to court. Details Episode 44 Aired Apr 28, 2017 Episode 44 A desperate Mahecha hastily takes a hostage; JJ suspects Ana Maria of trying to pry a confession out of him. Details Episode 45 Aired May 2, 2017 Episode 45 Security tightens at the prison following Mahecha's hostage situation; Tito wants to get his interview tape from Ana Maria. Details Episode 46 Aired May 3, 2017 Episode 46 JJ faces trial for murdering Ana Maria's father; the new warden cracks down on the prisoners. Details Episode 47 Aired May 4, 2017 Episode 47 JJ hopes the press can improve his public image as he faces harsher treatment in prison. Details Episode 48 Aired May 5, 2017 Episode 48 Ana Maria tries to exploit a weakness in JJ through Alexandra; investigators tie JJ's lawyer to the drug operation. Details Episode 49 Aired May 8, 2017 Episode 49 One of JJ's associates informs on him to the DEA; Dixon thinks JJ can be extradited to the U.S. Details Episode 50 Aired May 9, 2017 Episode 50 Alexandria's testimony hurts JJ's case, resulting in a longer sentence; the possibility of extradition to the U.S. weighs on JJ. Details Episode 51 Aired May 10, 2017 Episode 51 JJ gets a chance to change his fortune when authorities offer him a deal, which would require him to aid in nabbing a major drug dealer. Details Episode 52 Aired May 11, 2017 Episode 52 JJ gets to Serrano thanks to a rescue operation by the Mexican cartel, but Ana Maria demands answers from the authorities who helped make it happen. Details Episode 53 Aired May 12, 2017 Episode 53 JJ threatens the operation when he pays Alexandra a visit; Ana Maria starts investigating Ximena. Details Episode 54 Aired May 15, 2017 Episode 54 Ana Maria learns that her father used to work for Pablo Escobar; Genaro disrupts the drug deal between JJ and the Mexican cartel. Details Episode 55 Aired May 16, 2017 Episode 55 Faced with the truth about her father, Ana Maria grapples with her conscience; someone tries to murder JJ. Details Episode 56 Aired May 17, 2017 Episode 56 Ana Maria faces more danger as she continues probing JJ's activities; Dixon receives an order to abort the undercover operation. Details Episode 57 Aired May 18, 2017 Episode 57 Tello gives Ana Maria the full story about her father and Escobar, and the truth of JJ's escape. Details Episode 58 Aired May 19, 2017 Episode 58 JJ must decide whether to help the DEA capture the "Lord of the Skies" or to take advantage of the situation for his own gain. Details Episode 59 Aired May 22, 2017 Episode 59 JJ tries to force a doctor to take the DEA's tracking chip out of his neck; Ana Maria breaks her story, upsetting authorities. Details Episode 60 Aired May 23, 2017 Episode 60 Serrano faces questioning and an offer; JJ turns and attempts to hand over the target to the DEA. Details
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Season Info

Director
Luis Alberto Restrepo, Jorge Sandoval, Juan Carlos Vásquez
Network
CARA
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date
Feb 8, 2017