Narcos: Mexico for season 2. The biographical crime drama complements the original Narcos storyline, and the narrative focus allows for an expansive look at the origins of Mexican drug cartels.

In 2015, Netflix premiered Narcos season 1, a 10-episode primer about the rise of Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. With Brazilian star Wagner Moura (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).

Related: Screen Rant's Narcos: Mexico Review

Per Deadline, Netflix has renewed Narcos: Mexico for a second season, likely to highlight the ascent of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo.” In a small but significant role during Narcos: Mexico season 1, Alejandro Edda portrays the now infamous drug lord - a man that entered the drug trafficking business and worked as a chauffeur for the aforementioned “El Padrino” before taking control of drug shipments. In modern pop culture, “El Chapo” has become well-known for his brazen escapes from prison, his threats to U.S. President Donald Trump, and for a bizarre interview with American actor Sean Penn, who defended his journalistic approach in a controversial 2016 60 Minutes conversation with Charlie Rose. 

While the captivating filmmaking and dramatic aspects played a role in Narcos: Mexico’s renewal, along with positive critical reviews, the fact that “El Chapo” is still alive and relevant suggests that seasons will air in the years. Furthermore, the rise of other Mexican drug lords suggest side-narratives could inspire even more spinoffs.

One could argue that Narcos and Narcos: Mexico glorify the lifestyles of drug traffickers, but the respective series do, in fact, take a critical approach while investigating the historical context and societal implications. As a result, many will be looking forward to the second season of Narcos: Mexico.

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Source: Deadline