Going Commando Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm on episode seven now. I praise the acting and direction and cinematography. I think they are top notch. But the writing is mediocre. The show has gotten confused and vague in it's narration and does a poor job contextualizing the events that it depicts despite the fact it is being presented in a semi-documentary manner with an omniscient narrator speaking directly to the audience. There is no understanding of the boundaries of Pablo's power, and that saps all of the tension from the events of the show. We are given no sense of why anyone would think they could go against Escobar and live, so we can just safely assume the character will die every time they go out into public. I think the writers were just not sure how to tell this story as a TV series. And the show has also done a poor job of characterizing pretty much everyone but Pena and Escobar. Murphy's character, the narrator, is completely inessential. I don't think they have any idea what to do with him. And I think they're caught between an anti-hero and villain presentation of Escobar, but in a bad way. It feels like they're trying too hard to present him as sympathetic and monstrous in turns--to obfuscate his character, to try and present him in a naturalistic way. But really it just comes off as a bit heavy-handed and confused, and that his motivations are never really clear enough for the audience to understand him. The show's most interesting moments for me are the documentary segments, and that's something newish they've introduced into the genre that is good. The series reminds me of Boardwalk Empire. That's another period crime serial on a fascinating subject with great acting and cinematography and a great score that could have been great if better written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I don't necessarily agree Steve. I think there are many ancillary characters who can get mixed up but I think the story moves along in great direction and is fairly easy to follow. The actor who plays Escobar does an excellent job. He portrays Escobar as a conflicted antagonist who is completely ruthless. Yet somehow, there is an understanding of how Escobar is revered in the way he is (at least at the beginning). Escobar is the driving force behind this much like Walter White was the driving force behind Breaking Bad. What makes it more interesting to me though, is that this story is based on true events. Having not known the complete story of Escobar going into this I find it completely enthralling. It's hard for me to not read the history of Escobar until after I watch the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Taze Me Bro Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 "This cat is DEA." "Mark my words it will get justice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Finished binge watching the first season. Hopefully there will be a season 2 that will include Los Locos heavily. Extremely well done, and the acting is just superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Season 2 drops 3am (est) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btfoom Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 6 hours ago, StillUnknown said: Season 2 drops 3am (est) Just heard that as well. Â So excited. Â Binge watch season 1 and then on to season 2. Â Love me some Narcos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 On 9/6/2015 at 7:38 PM, Spaceman Spiff said: It's cool that they've got Barry Seal in here.  Wonder if they have Jon Roberts, Max Mermelstein, etc.  I'm on episode 4 but I like it.  Cocaine Cowboys reference? Now that is a GREAT flick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Jesus, the actress who plays Maritza is incredibly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Just finished season 2. Â Great show. Â Well acted, written and produced. Â Spoiler I almost started to feel bad for Escobar. Â Clearly, there will be a season 3. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFi Skins Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This show is out of this world! Amazing job! Almost finished with Season 2... Â LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Season 2 was great. And there will be a season 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Season 3 with the Cali cartel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 They're going to have an uphill battle in season 3, I suspect. Â Escobar was such a central role to the story and now he's gone. Â They tried to portray the Cali cartel as a menacing figure toward the end of season 2, but there are issues. Â Escobar was the villain of the show, much like Walter White was the villain of Breaking Bad. Â You ended up caring and somewhat rooting for him. Â You won't get that with the Cali cartel. Â It will be a cat and mouse season, pitting US forces against the Cali cartel. Â It will probably still be very well made but I think it will lose some of its endearing qualities with Escobar out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 we need more Don Berna season 2 was very well done, Wagner Moura deserves all the credit for playing Pablo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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