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Executive Producer: Chris Brancato Executive Producer: Eric Newman Executive Producer: Jose Padilha ! !
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INT. MURPHY'S APARTMENT - BOGOTA - NIGHT STEVE MURPHY, 30s, stands amidst domestic chaos: a baby cries loudly, the phone rings off the hook. He has the physicality and charm of a West Virginia upbringing. MURPHY (V.O.)
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INT. UNITED STATES EMBASSY - BOGOTA - DAY Peña stands in the DEA offices of the Embassy, beside a "tree chart" of numerous traffickers and sicarios (hit men). MURPHY (V.O.) Peña had wanted that motherfucker
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INT. LABORATORY - STANFORD UNIVERSITY - DAY The rat reaches the end of the maze and hits a lever. WIDER, to reveal a PROFESSOR instructing a STUDENT. PROFESSOR Make sure the retractable levers are
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INT. LUXURY FINCA - MEDELLÍN - NIGHT REVERSING, to find a sophisticated cocktail party. MURPHY (V.O.) Emeralds were a pretty rough trade even by Colombian standards. If you
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INT. BAR - MEDELLÍN - NIGHT Pablo and Gustavo are drinking beer in a raucous bar filled with pretty girls. They're drunk and happy. PABLO It's an interesting proposal.
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INT. BAR - MIAMI - NIGHT Thumping music, filled with partyers. Kevin sits with other DEA GUYS, celebrating their bust. In the background, Murphy is getting another pitcher at the bar. DEA #1
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EXT. JUNGLE PROCESSING LAB - PERU - DAY Thickly forested. A half dozen WORKERS (men and children) trample coca leaves in a large plastic-lined VAT filled with water and bleach. COCKROACH, PABLO AND GUSTAVO
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INT. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DAY Lion emerges from the arrival gate, behind someone in a Dolphins jersey. He looks around. A VOICE (O.S.) Yo man, what's up?!
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EXT. DEEP JUNGLE LAB - COLOMBIA - DAY A tented jungle lab with white-smocked WORKERS. Ten times bigger than the one Cockroach managed in Chile. MURPHY (V.O.) Under the canopy cover of the
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EXT. MIAMI STREET/ALLEY - NIGHT CAMERA TRACKS the RAT as it races through the alley. MURPHY (V.O.) It didn't take long for Miami to get addicted. And I mean that.
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EXT. HACIENDA NAPOLES - ANTIOQUIA - NIGHT A HIPPOPOTAMUS wanders through FRAME. One of the many animals who roam the luxurious grounds of Napoles. Gustavo stands out in the yard with Cockroach. He indicates Cockroach's gold-plated Mercedes.
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EXT. PORT OF MIAMI - DAY CAMERA FOLLOWS over the shoulder of two ASSASSINS on a Kawasaki, heading into the long term parking. On the back of the cycle is-- LA QUICA, a hitman who works for Pablo.
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EXT. COLOMBIAN ROAD - MEDELLÍN - NIGHT Misty night. MURPHY (V.O.) Over his career, Pablo would kill over a thousand cops. But I wouldn't

Narcos

A gritty narrative exploring the rise of Pablo Escobar as the kingpin of the Medellín cartel and the DEA's relentless pursuit to bring him down.

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This gripping crime drama series offers a unique perspective on the war on drugs, delving into the high-stakes world of narco-trafficking, corruption, and the personal sacrifices of those involved. Through a gritty narrative style, intense visual descriptions, and authentic character interactions, the series explores the moral complexities of the drug trade, highlighting the consequences of both criminal actions and the fight against them. The distinctive voice of the writer immerses readers in the dangerous and often brutal world of drug trafficking, offering a fresh and compelling take on this timeless theme.

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Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Historical

Setting: 1989-1993, Colombia, Miami, Peru

Themes: Good vs. Evil, The Power of Corruption, The Importance of Determination, The Devastating Consequences of Violence, The Impact of Childhood Trauma, The Search for Redemption, The Complexity of Family

Conflict & Stakes: The main conflict in the story is between the DEA and the Colombian drug cartels. The DEA is trying to stop the flow of cocaine into the United States, while the drug cartels are trying to protect their profits. The stakes are high, as the drug trade is a multi-billion dollar industry and the cartels are willing to use violence to protect their interests.

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