Pablo Escobar, The: Drug Lord S01e12

: Parra's portrayal of Escobar's transition from a calculating politician to a vengeful criminal is highlighted as a series high point. He manages to capture how Escobar was "both loved and feared to such an extent".

“More realistic and accurate to real facts [than Narcos]. If you are from a Spanish speaking country... you will realize that, no doubt.” IMDb Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord S01E12

The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of Escobar's election to Congress and the swift retaliation from the Colombian government: : Parra's portrayal of Escobar's transition from a

“The series was so gripping that I watched six episodes a night continuously... I was especially impressed by the ability of the lead actor (Andrés Parra) to portray how it was that Escobar was both loved and feared.” IMDb If you are from a Spanish speaking country

: Reviewers on IMDb note that the series excels by integrating real historical film clips into the narrative, providing a "gripping" and "convincing" portrayal of events.