Narcos (2015)
Relentless and gritty, this drama plunges into the true story of Colombia's infamous drug cartels.
A gritty chronicle of the war against Colombia's infamously violent and powerful drug cartels.
How intense is Narcos?
Narcos is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Narcos feels like
- Tone
- grittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Narcos
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Narcos for you?
Is Narcos scary?
Only a little. Narcos has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Narcos gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Narcos sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Narcos OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Narcos?
Narcos is streaming on Netflix.
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