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Narcos : Mexico Out now on Netflix
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Kadayi
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Wow, just post the spoilers there CNN and
AfricanKing
, Maybe some of us here aren't au fait with events beforehand...thanks for that.....
AfricanKing
, Maybe some of us here aren't au fait with events beforehand...thanks for that.....
AfricanKing
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Wow, just post the spoilers there CNN and
Which bit is a spoiler that the trailer does not tell you ?
Schrödinger's cat
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[snorts entire season of Narcos up left nostril]
DAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.
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DAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.
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Kadayi
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Are you shitting me? Instead of amending your post like a rational human being would do, you're doubling down. Pathetic.
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AfricanKing
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I've asked you a question calmly , which bit is the spoiler and you decide to reply with that ...okay mate maybe its time you take some time off the internet
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SLoWMoTIoN
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Stop glorifying these scumbags
Kadayi
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Ok as apparently can't see the wood for the trees
Michael Pena as Kiki Camarena, the gung-ho DEA agent who ultimately met a tragic end
I look forward to you arguing the toss about it not being a spoiler now because in your mind everyone should apparently know the story from the off, and everyone watched the trailer /s
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AfricanKing
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That's why you're throwing your toys out the pram and acting like a spoilied child. Next time just message me the spoiler , I did not know that since I watched the first 3 seasons and know just from general knowledge since Narcos verges on historical fact.
Kadayi
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I did. In the first post. My mistake was to assume you possessed enough IQ points to figure it out without me needing to spell it out. My bad.
AfricanKing
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AfricanKing
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It's worth it , it only gets better with each season honesty
Chittagong
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Is this Narcos quality or a tier 2 spinoff? I mean Narcos went stale after Escobar was done, so anthology would be the best possible path ahead for the mainline show
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Duallusion
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Damn, so many good things to watch, so little time... Have yet to dive into season 3. First two seasons were great.
Soleil rouge
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Kiki Camarena's story is absolutely brutal and tragic. Many older folks pass on his tragic fate as a warning to youngsters not to get involved in the business.
I'm curious to see how they'll handle the cartel's evolution because the truth is complex and quite different from what we've been told according to the war on drugs all these years. I'm assuming they're going to "Hollywood" it up but it could still be a decent show.
Each region had its own kingpin and one main boss (Gallardo), who began as a federal agent and took the reins of the cartel business to make it what it is today. He called shots over guys like a very young El Chapo. In the old days, the "men of honor" types in Mexico and Italy ran things with honor and respect. The Gomorrah changed all that by bringing a leaner and meaner approach that eventually led to terrifying paramilitary, narco-malitia organizations like Los Zetas.
I'm curious to see how they'll handle the cartel's evolution because the truth is complex and quite different from what we've been told according to the war on drugs all these years. I'm assuming they're going to "Hollywood" it up but it could still be a decent show.
Each region had its own kingpin and one main boss (Gallardo), who began as a federal agent and took the reins of the cartel business to make it what it is today. He called shots over guys like a very young El Chapo. In the old days, the "men of honor" types in Mexico and Italy ran things with honor and respect. The Gomorrah changed all that by bringing a leaner and meaner approach that eventually led to terrifying paramilitary, narco-malitia organizations like Los Zetas.
King of Foxes
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Seems a little low budget i guess. Not getting the same vibes as season 1 or two.
It is the same show right or just the name with all different production people?
It is the same show right or just the name with all different production people?
Kadayi
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Like any of the previous seasons, it was pretty binge-worthy. I wouldn't necessarily say any of the performances were standout and Diego Luna isn't exactly a heavyweight in that regard, but in terms of telling the tale of how the Guadalajara Cartel came about it was pretty easy to follow and understand. The main takeaways from it all though is that Mexico was corrupt as hell and that Mexican actress Teresa Ruiz is hot as hell. Curious to see based on what happens at the end whether assuming we get further seasons it will be centred in Mexico, or back in Columbia.
ipukespiders
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Perfect timing as I am heading to Mexico in 8 days. I will be sure to use my new found knowledge to dazzle the locals.
Chairman Tickles
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Chairman Tickles
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Yeah no standout performances but they all do a good job and the script is great. Sadly I'm far more interested in the affairs of the narcos than the DEA agent. Every time it cuts to his sub-plot I go off and do something until muh narcos bros are back, building their empire and shit.
Kadayi
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Agreed. I wasn't feeling it at all when it came to his acting. There are a couple of points where anyone would legitimately be shitting themselves as to what's potentially going to happen and dude is just there like it's no big deal. Even though there's every chance he could end up as pig food. Doesn't necessarily diminish from the series as a whole, but its hard to get invested in the character.
Javthusiast
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Season 3 so far was my favourite and I am gonna miss Pedro Pascal. But I am definitely excited to check out this spin off.
plushyp
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I didn't like how he gave the character his ol' "Pena" twist and made him annoying for a majority of the show.
Soleil rouge
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I can't stand seeing his basic ass in every film that requires a token Hispanic guy.
mekes
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I wanted to watch the rest of the series before commenting again and addressing this. But you’ve said it well I think. With season one of the original I feel we had a proper introduction to the characters and their starting points for what followed. I don’t feel we got that with Mexico and that being the start made it difficult to invest in Miguel’s character. Definitely what you stated above, that would be my view for the bulk of the show, episodes 2-9.
When Miguel attacked and killed the character whilst waiting for the lift in the hotel it almost felt out of character for him, but then also felt like a turning point too. The ending of the show got me more invested for what’s to come rather than the previous 8 episodes beforehand.
Overall, still my favourite show and I’ll eagerly await season 2. I just didn’t get fully invested until near the end of this season. But my only real gripe was Diego Luna and I feel it was half his portrayal and half the fact that he had almost been involved in nothing at all until the end of the season with little background as to why he was in the middle of anything at all, let alone this.
Overall, still my favourite show and I’ll eagerly await season 2. I just didn’t get fully invested until near the end of this season. But my only real gripe was Diego Luna and I feel it was half his portrayal and half the fact that he had almost been involved in nothing at all until the end of the season with little background as to why he was in the middle of anything at all, let alone this.
Solid B+ from me
LordPezix
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Just started. Doesn't seem as up to par as the original.
I really want to like Michael Pena but his character seems fairly empty so far.
I'll give Ep 2 a watch tonight and see if I shall continue or just let the good memories of the First and Second season be what I remember of the franchise.
I really want to like Michael Pena but his character seems fairly empty so far.
I'll give Ep 2 a watch tonight and see if I shall continue or just let the good memories of the First and Second season be what I remember of the franchise.
KyanMehwulfe
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I thought it was the best yet... And for that very reason about how Luna looked. I thought his subtle acting was superb. After the grandiose of Pablo, I enjoyed how he portrayed a conflicted Felix. I think that was the point, too... Was why he was referred to as the Thin Man. He could seem meek, and a main theme of this season is that supposed meekness -- people doubting him, asking him to change, every having demands, even those he thought were family. I thought the acting really brought out that conflict, distraught uncertainty of which path to take.
Watching it a second time so we'll see how it ages, and it's a lofty goal to the confidence in the first two seasons and the style of the third -- the first and third seasons which I've both watched a few times. But loved it so far. A few moments had me grinning out of nostalgia or style, but for me it was the visibly distraught conflict, the eye movement, the speaking patterns, etc in Felix as he grapples with growing demands that will won me over.
Watching it a second time so we'll see how it ages, and it's a lofty goal to the confidence in the first two seasons and the style of the third -- the first and third seasons which I've both watched a few times. But loved it so far. A few moments had me grinning out of nostalgia or style, but for me it was the visibly distraught conflict, the eye movement, the speaking patterns, etc in Felix as he grapples with growing demands that will won me over.
LordPezix
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Watched Ep.2.
I'm at a bit of an impasse. The show isn't good enough for me to want to continue but isn't bad enough for me to risk the chance of starting a new one, only to find out it sucks worse.
However given the 33% rule, I will watch 1 more episode and make my decision tonight as to whether I continue on or not.
I'm at a bit of an impasse. The show isn't good enough for me to want to continue but isn't bad enough for me to risk the chance of starting a new one, only to find out it sucks worse.
However given the 33% rule, I will watch 1 more episode and make my decision tonight as to whether I continue on or not.
AeonGaidenRaiden
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Its an awesome season and I like how they still managed to connect it with the previous seasons as well and that subtle introduction of El Chapo
YayNJ
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