Drug Lords

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  • 2018
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.8  (1,566)

Drug Lords is a documentary series produced by Netflix that explores some of the most notorious drug kingpins in history. The show features interviews with law enforcement officials, journalists, and former associates of these criminals to give a well-rounded view of how these individuals rose to power and organized their drug empires.

The series is broken up into individual episodes, with each episode focusing on a different kingpin. Despite this structure, the show does an excellent job of connecting the different stories and presenting a comprehensive view of the drug trade. Viewers get a sense of similarities between these kingpins in their methods, motivations, and end goals.

The show is narrated by Quinn Dalton, who delivers a clear and concise narration that guides viewers through the complex web of events that led to the rise and eventual fall of these drug lords. Dalton's voice is soothing and authoritative, providing context for the viewer without being overbearing or intrusive.

Throughout the series, the viewer is introduced to a variety of infamous drug lords, including Colombian kingpin Pablo Escobar, American kingpin "Freeway" Rick Ross, and Mexican kingpin Joaqu

Drug Lords is a series that ran for 2 seasons (8 episodes) between January 19, 2018 and on Netflix

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Klaas Bruinsma: Europe's Hash King
4. Klaas Bruinsma: Europe's Hash King
July 10, 2018
Thought by many to be a pushover due to his boyish looks and wealthy upbringing, Klaas Bruinsma proves himself a sadistic and sinister drug lord.
Christopher Coke: Jamaica's Narco Prince
3. Christopher Coke: Jamaica's Narco Prince
July 10, 2018
Driven by an all-consuming desire for power, Jamaica's Christopher Coke considers himself a modern-day Robin Hood -- until authorities take him down.
Jemeker Thompson: Crack Queen of L.A
2. Jemeker Thompson: Crack Queen of L.A
 
Once the undisputed crack queen of LA, Jemeker Thompson speaks about her unorthodox reign and how her maternal instinct led to her downfall.
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1. 7
July 10, 2018
After idolizing drug lords as a child, Joaqu'n "El Chapo" Guzmán becomes one of history's most notorious kingpins, known for his audacious escapes.
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Where to Watch Drug Lords
Drug Lords is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Drug Lords on demand at Netflix and Fandango at Home.
  • Premiere Date
    January 19, 2018
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (1,566)