30 June 2020
If you like Narcos, watch these shows and movies next
With three seasons of Narcos, two seasons of Narcos: Mexico, one season of the documentary Inside the Real Narcos, as well as the true-crime show Narcoworld: Dope Stories, Netflix has hours’ and hours’ worth of true-to-life stories about powerful drug cartels and ruthless gangsters.
But if you’ve seen them all, and you’re craving more, check out our list of similar series and movies on Showmax.
Mayans MC S1-2
In this spin-off of Sons of Anarchy, a once-promising young Mexican-American man is driven to become a member of the Mayans motorcycle gang by his desire for vengeance.
Loving Pablo (2017)
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz star in this real-life drama about Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s tumultuous love affair with journalist Virginia Vallejo. Based on her memoir Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar.
End of Watch (2012)
Two young LA cops discover a secret that makes them the target of a dangerous drug cartel. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena.
Power S1-6
The success of club mogul James “Ghost” St Patrick hides his real business of selling drugs to the super rich. In this thrilling series, he attempts to leave the criminal world and go legit. But it’s not proving so easy to escape his past misdeeds.
The Queen
There’s never a shortage of drama in this fast-paced telenovela about two families living the high life while being involved in criminal activities – including drug running. New episodes arrive on Showmax every weekday, as well as on DStv Now.
