The Cartel (2008)
Ten friends in a drug cartel pursue power and money, leading to relentless, gritty, and tragic betrayals.
The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
How intense is The Cartel?
The Cartel has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Cartel feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Cartel
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Cartel for you?
Is The Cartel scary?
No. The Cartel is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Cartel gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Cartel sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Cartel OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Cartel?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream The Cartel?
The Cartel is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Cartel have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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