“The series was so gripping that I watched six episodes a night continuously... I was especially impressed by the ability of the lead actor (Andrés Parra) to portray how it was that Escobar was both loved and feared.” IMDb
: After a humiliating confrontation where the Minister of Justice, Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, presents evidence of Escobar's criminal past, Pablo is forced to resign his seat in Congress . Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord S01E12
: Reviewers on IMDb note that the series excels by integrating real historical film clips into the narrative, providing a "gripping" and "convincing" portrayal of events. “The series was so gripping that I watched
“More realistic and accurate to real facts [than Narcos]. If you are from a Spanish speaking country... you will realize that, no doubt.” IMDb “More realistic and accurate to real facts [than Narcos]
: While some critics find the "telenovela" format occasionally repetitive with a "cheesy" score, this specific episode is noted for its high-stakes tension as the "presidential dream" for Pablo effectively dies. Viewer Perspectives
: The National Police successfully dismantle a massive cocaine laboratory hidden in the jungle, dealing a significant financial and symbolic blow to the Medellín Cartel.
The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of Escobar's election to Congress and the swift retaliation from the Colombian government: