Narcos: Mexico (2018)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,459 ratings

Genres: Drama, Crime

First aired: 2018-11-16

Seasons: 3 · 30 episodes

Where to watch Narcos: Mexico

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.

Narcos: Mexico parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Narcos: Mexico is a TV-MA crime drama depicting the rise of a violent cocaine cartel.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Gritty depiction of cartel violence and the drug war along the US-Mexico border.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Central plot follows cocaine and marijuana trafficking by a drug cartel.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Scoot McNairy as Walt Breslin
  • José María Yázpik as Amado Carrillo Fuentes
  • Alejandro Edda as Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán
  • Luis Gerardo Méndez as Victor Tapia
  • Matt Letscher as James 'Jaime' Kuykendall
  • Gorka Lasaosa as Héctor Luis Palma Salazar
  • Alfonso Dosal as Benjamín Arellano Felix
  • Mayra Hermosillo as Enedina Arellano Felix
  • Luisa Rubino as Andrea Nuñez
  • Manuel Masalva as Ramón Arellano Felix

Narcos: Mexico FAQ

Is Narcos: Mexico good?

Narcos: Mexico has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,459 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Narcos: Mexico?

In the US you can stream Narcos: Mexico on Netflix.

Is Narcos: Mexico OK for kids?

Narcos: Mexico is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Narcos: Mexico is a TV-MA crime drama depicting the rise of a violent cocaine cartel.

What shows are like Narcos: Mexico?

If you liked Narcos: Mexico, try Narcos, Breaking Bad, Snowfall and BMF.