Narcos Season 3 Episode 1
Narcos
Season 3

Ep 1. The Kingpin Strategy

  • September 1, 2017
  • 7.9  (4,758)

The Kingpin Strategy is the first episode of the third season of Narcos and it picks up right where the previous season left off. The episode centers around the Cali Cartel, which has taken over the cocaine business from the Medellín Cartel and is now the main focus of the DEA. The Cali Cartel is led by four powerful kingpins who work together to run their empire.

The episode begins with the DEA agents in Colombia trying to adjust to the new reality of the Cali Cartel taking over. Javier Peña, who has been the main focus of the previous two seasons, is no longer in charge and is now working alongside other agents to take down the Cali Cartel.

Meanwhile, the Cali Cartel is preparing for a big move - they're going to surrender themselves to the Colombian government in exchange for immunity from prosecution. This move will allow them to continue running their empire without fear of being arrested or extradited to the United States. The Kingpin Strategy refers to the way in which the Cali Cartel operates, with each of the four kingpins having their own specific role and area of expertise.

The episode introduces us to the four kingpins: Gilberto Rodriguez, the overall leader of the cartel; Miguel Rodriguez, Gilberto's brother and the brains behind the operation; Pacho Herrera, the head of the cartel's operations in Mexico; and Chepe Santacruz, the man in charge of running the cartel's operations in New York City.

We also get to know Jorge Salcedo, a security expert who works for the Cali Cartel. Jorge is tasked with ensuring that the surrender to the Colombian government goes smoothly, but he's also trying to protect his family from the violent world he's a part of.

Throughout the episode, we see the DEA agents scrambling to figure out what the Cali Cartel is planning and how to take them down. They're smart, powerful, and well-connected, making it difficult for the DEA to make any headway.

The cinematography in this episode is stunning, with beautiful shots of the Colombian landscape and the city of Cali. The acting is top-notch, with standout performances from Pedro Pascal (Javier Peña), Damian Alcazar (Gilberto Rodriguez), and Francisco Denis (Miguel Rodriguez).

Overall, The Kingpin Strategy is a compelling start to the third season of Narcos. The show continues to deliver intense, suspenseful storytelling while exploring the complexities of the drug trade in Colombia. It's not to be missed.

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  • First Aired
    September 1, 2017
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (4,758)