Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ (2017)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,166 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2017-02-08
Seasons: 1 · 69 episodes
Where to watch Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ is a TV-MA crime drama following one of Pablo Escobar's hitmen struggling to survive in prison.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The series follows a cartel hitman navigating violent prison hierarchy as the Medellin Cartel collapses.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug cartel trafficking is central to the narrative's criminal world.
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
- Juan Pablo Urrego as Jhon Velásquez "Alias J.J."
- Toto Vega as Iván Darío Urrego
- Ramsés Ramos as Tulio Galeno
- Nicole Santamaría as Alexandra Restrepo de Velásquez
- Natasha Klauss as Ana María Solozábal
- Amparo Grisales as Mónica Machado (abogada de JJ)
- Luis Mesa as Clemente Díaz (Director de la Cárcel)
- Roberto Mateos as Dixon
- Lina Castrillón as Victoria de Mahecha
- Felipe Muñoz Carmona as alias "Piojo"
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ FAQ
Is Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ good?
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,166 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel.
Is Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ OK for kids?
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ is a TV-MA crime drama following one of Pablo Escobar's hitmen struggling to survive in prison.
What shows are like Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ?
If you liked Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ, try Narcos, Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord, Wentworth and La Reina del Sur.