In Narcos, Wagner Moura stars as drug lord Pablo Escobar, Pedro Pascal plays DEA agent Javier Peña, and Boyd Holbrook portrays agent Steve Murphy, chronicling the rise and fall of the Medellín Cartel.
Main cast
- Pablo EscobarWagner MouraMain
- Javier PeñaPedro PascalMain
- Steve MurphyBoyd HolbrookMain
Supporting cast
- Hernán Darío ‘El Pablito’ EscobarAlberto AmmannSupp
- Gustavo GaviriaDamián AlcázarSupp
- Valeria VelezStephanie SigmanSupp
- Judy MoncadaCristina UmañaSupp
- Bill StechnerJohn LeguizamoSupp
- César GaviriaRaúl MéndezSupp
- David RodriguezArturo CastroSupp
Guest & voice
- Colonel Horacio CarrilloMauricio MejíaGuest
- Eliseo VelásquezJorge R. GutierrezGuest
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About this cast
Narcos is a Netflix crime drama that tells the true story of the rise and fall of the Medellín Cartel, led by Pablo Escobar. The series primarily follows DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña as they work to take down Escobar’s empire. The show spans three seasons, chronicling Escobar’s reign and the subsequent hunt for the Cali Cartel.
FAQs
Who plays Pablo Escobar in Narcos?
Wagner Moura portrays Pablo Escobar in the series.
Is Narcos based on a true story?
Yes, Narcos is heavily based on true events, particularly the rise and fall of the Medellín Cartel and the efforts of DEA agents to stop them.
How many seasons of Narcos are there?
There are three seasons of Narcos, covering Pablo Escobar’s story (seasons 1-2) and the Cali Cartel (season 3).
Who plays Javier Peña in Narcos?
Pedro Pascal plays DEA agent Javier Peña.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026