Narcos: 101: Descenso (2015) — Screenplay
In 1970s Colombia, a DEA agent and a drug chemist converge as Pablo Escobar rises to dominate the cocaine trade, igniting a violent clash between law and cartel power.
- Written by
- Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Netflix
- Length
- 53 pages
This pilot masterfully juggles multiple perspectives—from the cartel's meticulous operations to the DEA's procedural grind—creating a tense, character-driven thriller. Its cold open and parallel editing offer a masterclass in establishing world-building and moral ambiguity, while the dialogue sharpens the stakes without over-explaining.
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