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The Cartel
2008·2 Seasons·107 Episodes·★ 7.6
Spanish original
The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
57 episodes
2008
Season 2
50 episodes
2010
Cast
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