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With audiences constantly craving more depth from television shows, as the medium evolves throughout history, the gangster genre has become a perfect outlet for fans who can engage with a program that checks off several critical components in entertainment. As one of the most exciting genres within the television landscape, gangster series often portray morally skewed characters, craft nuanced & dark writing and execute top-notch production design.

Over the years, gangster shows have spawned some of the best stories in TV history, including many iconic programs that still receive praise from fans. At the same time, these gangster series’ intricately detailed writing further elevates the medium and reminds viewers how riveting the gangster genre can be.

Godfather of Harlem Interprets an Infamous Gangster

Detailing history while heightening the real-life figures involved, the MGM+ crime drama series Godfather of Harlem hones in on 1960s gangsters and how a crime boss, Bumpy Johnson,...

What shows and documentaries were the best on Netflix? The streaming giant remains one of the top platforms for go-to shows and documentaries. Shows that have enticed the audience over the years have brought excitement and interest for everyone to watch.

During the holidays, this is the best opportunity to watch these Netflix shows and documentaries over again.

These are following shows that can have everyone’s interest over again and reminiscing the audience caught and some who missed out:

Binge watching the Netflix shows (again) is a perfect way to spend the Christmas holidayNarcos

Narcos goes back to the days of the notorious drug kingpin, Pablo Escobar. It follows the DEA agents Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook) and Javier Pena (Pedro Pascal), who attempt to infiltrate and disrupt Escobar’s (Wagner Moura) drug empire in order to capture him.

The show is inspired by true events that took place in Colombia.

Inspiration can strike at any time and from any source. For some TV, the idea comes from true events throughout history.

While the storyline may get dramatized or include events that didn't occur, the true parts can be enough to inspire a story fit for entertainment.

We've found our favorite 11 TV shows based on real-life events. Find out about each story's truth, the actors who made it awesome, and where you can watch each piece.

American Crime Story (2016-ongoing)

Where to watch: Hulu subscription

American Crime Story is an anthology series focusing on criminals and crimes throughout the U.S.

This series has portrayed some of the biggest criminal cases fought in the American court system, starting with the trial of Oj Simpson in American Crime Story Season 1.

Other high-profile cases covered in this award-winning series include the death of popular clothes designer Gianni Versace and the affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

While James Gunn has begun filming for his first chapter of the new Dcu, Superman, he has also been working extra hard as the DC Studios chief to dispel rumors about his films or any other upcoming films in the franchise. The filmmaker is known to be active on Threads and frequently provides answers to fans about a rumor in case it is fake.

Gunn recently debunked a rumor about the casting of a former Marvel star to play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman: Part II. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was rumored to have joined the cast of the Robert Pattinson starrer as Two-Face. However, Gunn quickly squashed the rumor, saying that the news report was fake.

James Gunn Squashed Rumors Of Boyd Holbrook In The Batman: Part II James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.

While James Gunn’s new...

Boyd Holbrook may bring the perfect mix of rugged charm and experience in dark, gritty roles to become Johnny Blaze in the MCU. Norman Reedus, with his love for motorcycles and interest in the character, could embody Johnny Blaze's tragic and mysterious essence flawlessly. Luke Grimes, known for his work in Western-themed series, could bring a unique edge to Ghost Rider's character with his captivating performance.

Ghost Rider has yet to make his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though the famed Marvel Studios has a wealth of tantalizing choices when it comes to casting the burning hero. Of all the most important Marvel characters yet to appear in the MCU, Ghost Rider is one of the most popular and well-known, famous for his battles with demons like Mephisto and Blackheart as well as his status as one of the most quietly powerful figures in Marvel mythology. Though...

Most of the plans for the Dceu movie series were scrapped, and the actors were let go. But there was one franchise that survived outside the Dceu umbrella: Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe. This project, separate from the Dceu, has several films in the works.

After ‘The Batman’ hit theaters, talks about ‘The Batman – Part II’ began. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves brainstormed ideas for future Batman films, considering introducing Robin and featuring villains like the Court of Owls. Then, in April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson returning as the lead.

After a period of silence, it was announced that the movie, originally set for release in October 2025, has been pushed back by a year, now aiming for an October 2, 2026 release. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but it’s speculated that the strike may have played a part,...

The majority of the project planned for the Dceu cinematic universe was canceled and the actors were dismissed. However, one franchise that was developing along Dceu even though it wasn’t technically a part of it survived the onslaught, Mat Reeves’ Batman Universe, which so far has several projects in development.

‘The Batman’ was intended to be only the first in a trilogy of movies and soon after the release ‘Tha Batman – Part II’ was announced. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves discussed ideas for future Batman films, including introducing Robin and featuring various villains like the Court of Owls. In April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the development of the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson starring.

Not much was heard in the following period, except that the movie was scheduled to be released in October 2025. Over a week ago, news came that the movie has been delayed for a year,...

Pedro Pascal's departure from Narcos after season 3 was always part of the plan, according to showrunner Eric Newman. Pascal's character, Javier Peña, was originally kept for the final season to maintain an emotional tie, but his exit was a deliberate decision to start a new story in Mexico. Rumors that Pascal's exit was due to a real-life tragedy involving the murder of a location scout are unfounded, as his departure from the show was always intended.

Netflix's crime drama about the rise of the cocaine trade in Colombia left fans wondering why the Pedro Pascal Narcos role ended after season 3. The series ran from 2015 to 2017, with Pascal playing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Javier Peña. His agent worked for two seasons to bring down billionaire narcoterrorist and drug kingpin Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura). Javier Peña was then tasked with taking down a different cartel in Narcos season...

The sixth episode and final episode of How to Become a Mob Boss focuses on the rise of Pablo Escobar to the rank of one of the most powerful drug mafias in the world. He had undertaken strategic measures to keep the ball in his court but had eventually failed. It was not by mere luck that he had managed to become the world’s largest drug trafficker. He had gotten himself into murky waters to attain power! Did Pablo manage to uproot the law of extradition? Did Pablo eventually survive the government’s hunt? Let us find out!

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How Did Pablo Escobar Come To Power?

Pablo had risen from the streets of Medellin, Columbia, and was the head of the largest drug syndicate in the world. He was a ruthless criminal with Machiavellian instincts and good business skills that helped him create an empire of 30 billion dollars.

Judy Moncada, a fictional character in Narcos, becomes a drug lord seeking revenge against Pablo Escobar after he kills her husband. She forms the organization Los Pepes to take down Escobar and seizes his cocaine labs, weakening his grip on the drug trade. Judy's story is inspired by the real formation of Los Pepes, although her character is not based on a real person.

Judy Moncada is one of the many characters in Narcos who helps to flesh out the epic story of the Medellín Cartel and the drug business in the Americas. Narcos premiered in 2015 on Netflix and ran for three seasons, covering the rise of Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) as he's pursued by DEA agents Steve Murphy (Boyd Holbrook) and Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal). Narcos' first two seasons depict Escobar's life and subsequent death while season 3 follows the aftermath of his passing and the rise of the Cali Cartel.

Los Pepes, a paramilitary group, was formed by Pablo Escobar's enemies with the goal of killing him and anyone associated with him. Led by Escobar's former associates, Fidel Castaño and Diego Fernando Murillo, Los Pepes used brutal tactics, including hanging and publicizing the deaths of Escobar's associates. The CIA and the Colombian government had ties with Los Pepes, exchanging information and overlooking the group's extreme tactics in their shared commitment to bringing down Escobar.

Throughout season 2 of Netflix's Narcos, several organizations are fully committed to taking down the notorious drug lord and narcoterrorist, Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), one of them being a group called Los Pepes. Based on real-life events, the first two seasons of Narcos tell the true story of Escobar and how his rise to power and wealth allowed him to become one of Colombia's most powerful and feared drug kingpins. The crime drama also follows...

In the past decade, there have been countless original TV shows that have thrived on streaming platforms. From raunchy comedies to intense dramas, to mystical fantasies, streaming platforms truly have something for everyone. But some of these shows tend to lose steam the longer they run, and in some cases, they can become too bizarre.

This often happens when a show becomes unexpectedly popular and new seasons are ordered. Some shows, such as Only Murders in the Building are forced to repeat similar set-ups that bizarrely feel more formulaic instead of zany and clever. Other series, like House of Cards, must write around an abrupt change in casting, effectively interrupting the flow of the story. Whatever the cause or method, these streaming series had a good thing going, until they became too strange to remain on top.

Narcos

Narcos

A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar,...

If you are a die-hard television fan, then you were probably first introduced to the outstanding work of Boyd Holbrook way back in 2015, when he played DEA agent Steve Murphy in the immensely popular Netflix drama Narcos. Starring opposite Pedro Pascal, Holbrook also narrated the first two seasons of the show and more than held his own as the American agent tabbed with taking down the powerful cartel kingpin Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura) in Colombia during the '70s and '80s.

FX’s American Western drama Justified: City Primeval is set to premiere in two weeks, and new cast videos introduce some new and returning characters.

The official JustifiedFX Twitter account released new cast videos in a series of tweets that have fans abuzz for the upcoming release of Justified: City Primeval. The series is set 15 years after the events of the original series and sees U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens relocated to Detroit with the same gritty sense of justice. The tweets from FX revealed the return of its main character and some exciting new additions to the cast of the neo-Western drama.

Related: 10 Best Neo-Western Shows

Justified: City Primeval is a sequel to the original FX series Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant, who reprises his lead role in the upcoming show. Both series follow U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a lawman with an old-school Western penchant. In the original series,...

The Sandman proved to be a critical success for Netflix after the cast managed to bring the iconic comic book characters to life. Based on the Neil Gaiman comic book series, which ran from 1989-1996, The Sandman mainly follows the life of Dream/Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), who is forced to track down totems of power after he is captured by a wizard and imprisoned in a glass bottle for 106 years later. However, complications soon arose when Dream/Morpheus discovers that many of these totems are in the hands of several powerful entities, and he must bargain with them if he wants to restore his kingdom, the Dreaming, back to its natural state.

While Sturridge perfectly embodies Morpheus/Dream's stubborn and complex personality, he isn't the only character to stand out in The Sandman. Also among the cast are several recognizable and high-profile stars, including Gwendoline Christie, David Thewlis, Joely Richardson,...

Boyd Holbrook is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Narcos, Gone Girl (2014), Logan (2017) and Vengeance (2022).

Boyd Holbrook Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Boyd Holbrook was born in 1980 (Boyd Holbrook’s age: 42) in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ellen and Don Holbrook.

Holbrook studied at the William Esper Studio for the Meisner Acting Program and with Shane Ann Younts’ voice and speech program.

Boyd Holbrook Biography: Career

Holbrook started his career as a model in 2001 for labels such as Gucci, Versace, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs. His acting career started in 2008 with his role in the movie Milk and other movies like Higher Ground (2011), The Magic of Belle Isle (2012), The Host (2013) and The Skeleton Twins (2014).

His career took off after his role in Gone Girl (2014), a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher. This led him to the role of DEA agent Steve Murphy in Netflix’s Narcos...

A new feature documentary has secured exclusive access to the story of Peter McAleese, the Scottish mercenary and ex-Sas operative who was hired by a Colombian drug cartel to assassinate drug baron Pablo Escobar.

Produced by Glasgow-based Two Rivers Media and Salon Pictures, the producers of David Bowie film “Stardust,” “Killing Escobar” is told in McAleese’s own words and features never-before-seen footage of his 1989 Colombian mission. The doc also reveals how McAleese’s violent upbringing in Glasgow, Sas training and experience as a mercenary in Africa led him to take on the daring — and seemingly suicidal — assignment.

Commissioned by BBC Scotland, the film is backed by fledgling distributor Abacus Media Rights, who hold international distribution rights, as well as The National Lottery through Screen Scotland. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Whitney, the film will bow at the Glasgow Film Festival on March 7 and air on BBC Scotland later this year.

While some fans thought Boyd Holbrook, who played Steve Murphy in Narcos Season 1 returned to reprise his role as a narrator, it is actually Scoot McNairy. The narrator of Narcos Mexico character is kept a mystery during the 10-episode season until the last episode. Following the premiere, McNairy was added in the cast listing as the narrator. Warning: Narcos: Mexico Season 1 spoilers ahead. If you have finished Narcos: Mexico Season 1, McNairy’s character is revealed in the finale in a scene that sets up Season 2 ( or Narcos Season 5?) plot of Operation Leyenda. Narcos showrunner Eric Newman describes DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena as the first martyr […]

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