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Griselda, is a Netflix crime thriller that revolves around a real-life female narcotic dealer, Griselda Blanco, a mentor to Pablo Escobar and a ferocious drug lady, who had the potential to take over an entire underworld business in Miami. In this six-part limited series, we’re introduced to a cast of interesting characters, some of whom are fictionalized for dramatic purposes while others are inspired by real-life figures who were connected with Griselda. Amongst these characters, one of the fictional ones presented in the series is Arturo Mesa, who is the amalgamation of all the genuine friends Griselda had in her life when she was at her lowest.

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Who Was Arturo Mesa?

Arturo Mesa used to work as an accountant for Griselda Blanco’s husband, Alberto, who was a drug dealer, as well as the business partner of his brother, Fernando. Arturo Mesa had always seen Griselda’s...

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Griselda on Netflix.

The Netflix miniseries "Griselda" does not depict the death of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord. Blanco was released from prison in 2004 due to health issues and lived a quiet life until she was assassinated in 2012. The producers of "Griselda" chose not to show Blanco's death as they prioritized capturing the emotional truth of her story.

The miniseries Griselda chronicles the life and crimes of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord who was ultimately killed. The 2024 Netflix biographical crime drama television show was created by Doug Miro, Eric Newman, Carlo Bernard, and Ingrid Escajeda and produced by Sofia Vergara, who plays the titular character in the limited series. Blanco's story is told over the course of six episodes, starting from her move from Medellín, Colombia, to Miami, Florida, and ending with her imprisonment in the United States. However, the...

Sofia Vergara's role in the Netflix series "Griselda" has surpassed her "Modern Family" work based on its higher Rotten Tomatoes score. "Griselda" achieved an 88% Tomatometer score, surpassing "Modern Family's" 85% score, setting a new record for Vergara's highest TV show score. Previously, Vergara's best Tomatometer score was 87% for the film "Chef," but "Griselda" now holds the overall record for her on Rotten Tomatoes for movies and shows.

Sofia Vergara is best known for her portrayal of Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in Modern Family, but her role in Griselda in 2024 might have surpassed her work in the ABC sitcom due to a new record. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco in the Netflix limited series, which depicts the life of Blanco, a Colombian drug lord, including her move to Miami from Medellín and her eventual capture and arrest. The miniseries consists of only six episodes, while Modern Family ran for 11 seasons and 250 episodes,...

Karol G, the renowned Colombian singer-songwriter behind hits like Ahora Me Llama with Bad Bunny, appears in Netflix’s latest crime drama, Griselda.

The series, starring Sofía Vergara, has debuted on Netflix, and excitement builds as fans anticipate seeing Vergara portray a notorious drug lord – a far cry from her role in Modern Family.

Karol G shared glimpses from the Griselda premiere on Instagram, featuring photos and a video alongside Vergara and the rest of the cast.

The series follows Griselda Blanco, a Colombian woman who established one of the most lucrative cartels in history.

Set in the backdrop of 1970s and ’80s Miami, Blanco’s deadly combination of unexpected brutality and charisma allowed her to skillfully navigate the realms of business and family.

This adept balancing act earned her the moniker “the Godmother,” solidifying her widespread recognition during that era.

Karol G plays a sex worker in Griselda

Karol G,...

Griselda is Netflix’s latest narco-drama, starring Sofía Vergara in the titular role. The streaming giant has just released the first trailer for the series. This inaugural look at Vergara’s portrayal of Griselda Blanco shows the Godmother of Miami’s rise through the ranks of the cartel, all the way to the top.

Netflix released the trailer on their official YouTube channel, with the description reading “Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. Griselda is a woman of substance. From the minds that brought you Narcos comes Griselda.” The limited drama series is being executive produced by Eric Newman, who was involved in Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. It follows the titular Griselda Blanco, who ran the Miami drug scene in the 1980s.

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Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) stars as Griselda Blanco, known as The Godmother of the underworld, in Netflix’s Griselda. The new trailer reveals Griselda’s not just a savvy businesswoman and mother, she’s also a killer who basically owns Miami.

“From the earliest days of my research for what became Narcos, [Griselda] leapt out at me as a fascinating character,” said series creator Eric Newman in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “I have always endeavored to humanize complicated people, many of whom have been considered evil, and Griselda offered both the greatest challenge and opportunity.”

In addition to Vergara, the six-episode limited series stars Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins, and Vanessa Ferlito as Carmen Gutiérrez. Carolina Giraldo (a.k.a Karol G), Fredy Yate, Paulina Dávila, José Zúñiga, Camilo Jiménez Varón,...

Sofia Vergara jettisons her funny, family-friendly persona as she steps into the shoes of a notorious boss lady who held a grip on the Miami drug scene in the late 70s and early 80s. Narcos and Narcos: Mexico showrunners return to the hectic cartel drama with the new series. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, who is known for her popular comedy series Modern Family with Julie Bowen, but she also showcases an extreme ruthlessness as the villainous Griselda. The series is based on true events and comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard. Netflix has just released the new trailer as well as new images, courtesy of Deadline.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who...

Sofia Vergara looks unrecognizable in Netflix’s Griselda teaser trailer in which she stars as the Colombian drug lord.

Vergara plays the drug lord in the titular role on the limited series and gets down to business in the short trailer. Griselda is a production from the minds behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, brought to life by the creative duo Eric Newman and Doug Miro. Joining them as executive producers are Ingrid Escajeda, who also shares co-showrunner responsibilities with Miro and Carlo Bernard. All episodes are directed by Andrés Baiz, while Vergara and Luis Balaguer, representing Latin World Entertainment, serve as executive producers.

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Griselda Blanco was known by aliases such as the Black Widow, La Madrina, and the Cocaine Godmother, held a position of immense influence as one of the leading cocaine traffickers during the 1980s and played a...

In case you were unaware, the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Griselda is quick to point out that the limited series comes from the creative minds behind Narcos. The 40-second video concentrates the action in one room, with a dark and gritty color palette helping deliver the teaser’s ominous vibe.

Four-time Emmy Award nominee Sofia Vergara stars as the titular character in the six-episode series inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco. Per Netflix: Blanco “created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

Sofia Vergara as Griselda in episode 1 of ‘Griselda’ (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)

Joining Vergara are Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins,...

Netflix has just released a teaser trailer for the period crime drama Griselda. The show is a new serious turn for Sofía Vergara. Vergara is usually known for comedies in which she plays glamorous characters, such as Modern Family, Hot Pursuit with Reese Witherspoon, Chasing Papi, and Chef. Lately, you can catch the comedic actress as one of the voices in the Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx dog comedy Strays. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, but she also showcases her ruthlessness as Griselda. The series comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal...

Netflix has dropped its first teaser trailer for “Griselda,” a new limited series starring Sofia Vergara in her first dramatic role. The Emmy nominee also serves as an executive producer alongside “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico” creators Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz (who also directs all six episodes). “Griselda” will debut globally on Netflix on January 25, 2024. Watch the trailer below.

According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

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“Griselda” consists of six one-hour episodes. Starring alongside Vergara are Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa...

We’re seeing the first footage of Sofia Vergara as real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Griselda, which is set to premiere January 25, 2024.

Created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda and Carlo Bernard, the six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”

Blanco burst onto the pop culture scene after her exploits were highlighted in the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys and its sequel two years later from Billy Corben. She was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother in 2018.

Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez) also star.

Netflix has slated Sofia Vergara’s drug cartel series “Griselda” for a January 2024 premiere date, and you can watch the first trailer for the latest show from the executive producers of “Narcos” right now.

The limited drama series, which hails from the creators and EPs of “Narcos,” will launch globally on Jan. 25, 2024 on the streamer. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, a savvy Colombian cartel leader who crafted one of the most profitable cartels in history.

The official logline is as follows: “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

“You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you?” Vergara’s Griselda says to a slew of wannabe distributors in the teaser. “I heard that you like my product. We can make a lot of money together.