The series also focuses on Escobar's interactions with drug lords, Drug Enforcement Administration DEA agents, and various opposition entities. Season 1, comprising 10 episodes, originally aired on August 28, , as a Netflix exclusive. The new series, released on November 16, , [ 6 ] is set in Mexico in the s.
Season 1 chronicles the life of Pablo Escobar from the late s, when he first began manufacturing cocaine , to July The series depicts how Escobar first became involved in the cocaine trade in Colombia. They expand beyond Moreno's small cocaine processing lab by building additional, larger labs in the rainforest and, using the expertise of Carlos Lehder , transport their product in bulk to Miami, where it gains notoriety amongst the rich and famous. Soon enough, Pablo develops larger labs and more extensive distribution routes into the United States to supply growing demand.
With cocaine's growth into a drug of importance in the American market, one that accounts for a large flow of U. The purpose of Murphy's task force is to work with the Colombian authorities, led by Colonel Carrillo, to put an end to the flow of cocaine into the United States. The season ends with Escobar's escape from the prison.
Season 2 continues where season 1 ended. Soldiers see Escobar and his entourage right outside the perimeter of ' La Catedral ' prison but are too petrified of Escobar to make an arrest. In the beginning, little change occurs for Escobar, as he still has the loyalty of his cartel. This loyalty, however, starts to slip as Escobar needs more time and resources to hide from the government.
Among the tricks he uses to avoid being seen are riding around town in the trunk of a taxi cab and using young lookouts to report police movements to him. Initially, Escobar easily adapts to his new life, giving money to the community while ruthlessly killing those who try to break away from his empire. The Colombian police and Escobar engage in massive battles, resulting in high tension and unrest in Colombia.
