Clashes broke out across Mexico after a military operation on Sunday killed drug lord El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). According to the statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Mexico City, all Indian nationals in the country have been advised to take shelter and avoid large crowds.
Crime dramas based on drug trafficking and cartels offer a complex and sobering glimpse into the depths of crime and power. Who were these people and what impact did they have on so many lives? The best of these fictional accounts do not provide easy answers, but rather invite the audience to see the world from a different perspective. Watch some realistic and serious dramas that come quite close to real life:
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sicario
Director:Denis Villeneuve
The masterful 2015 film stars Emily Blunt as an idealistic FBI agent who joins a CIA-led task force to fight cartel drug trafficking, but finds herself drawn into a high-risk operation. It also stars Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin.
Where to watch: Lionsgate Play
scarface
Director: Oliver Stone
The iconic crime drama starring Al Pacino follows the rise and fall of Cuban immigrant Tony Montana, who becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and ultimately overcomes his own drug addiction.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
traffic
Director: Steven Soderbergh
The crime drama, for which Steven Soderbergh won the Best Director Oscar, tells three interconnected stories set in the world of drug trafficking. It is the story of a drug king (Michael Douglas) who is unaware that his own daughter is a drug addict, an honest Mexican police officer (Benicio del Toro) and a pregnant woman (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who is taking over her husband’s drug business.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
The acclaimed biographical crime drama, directed by Ted Demme, chronicles the life of George Jung (played by Johnny Depp). The film traces the journey of how Jung, along with the Medellin Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the United States in the 1970s.
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breaking bad
Producer: Vince Gilligan
Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, is undoubtedly one of the greatest characters in modern television. Chances are, even if you haven’t watched the show, this name has already appeared somewhere in pop culture.
The highly acclaimed series revolves around a chemistry teacher who is suffering from lung cancer and partners with a former student to manufacture and sell methamphetamine to secure his family’s future.
Where to watch: Netflix
Narcos
Directors: Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro
Based on true events, the wildly popular show follows the rise and fall of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and the Cali Cartel. It chronicles the rise of the cocaine trade in Colombia and the gripping real-life stories of drug kingpins in the late 80s. It stars Wagner Moura as Pablo Escobar, with Pedro Pascal playing the role of Javier Peña.
Where to watch: Netflix
griselda
Director: Andres Baez
The limited series is inspired by the true story of the Colombian ‘Godmother of Cocaine’ played by Sofia Vergara. The show follows the journey of a dedicated mother who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. As the series continues to dramatize, her deadly mix of unpredictable wildness and charm helps her navigate between the worlds of underground business and family.
Where to watch: Netflix
ozark
Producer: Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams
This Emmy-winning drama series stars Jason Bateman as Marty Burde, a financial planner who moves his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their two children, Marty is on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong, leaving him with a substantial debt to a Mexican drug lord to keep his family safe. While the fate of the Byrdes hangs in the balance, dire circumstances force the broken family to reunite.
Where to watch: Netflix