If you’re already missing Diego Luna inAndor, you may watch a 90% RT crime series he stars in with three seasons on Netflix.So endsAndorseason 2, showing once again there is still room for ambitious newStar Warsstories as long as they are well-written and relevant. Out of the manyStar Warsoriginal TV showsthat have come about since Disney purchased Lucasfilm, too few have been even mildly successful. Despite fans' love for the IP, a bad show is a bad show.
When a good one likeAndorseason 2 comes around, it should be appreciated for its quality, and with a 97% onRotten Tomatoesand general appreciation from a notoriously fickle fanbase,Andorhas been welcomed with open arms. However, fans ofAndornow face a problem that besets anyone who has fallen in love with a series: the post-finale blues. What are you supposed to do when your favorite series comes to an end, even for a season? Well,if you enjoyed Diego Luna as Cassian, there’s another vaunted TV show that you can watchto get your fix.
Diego Luna Played A Real-Life Drug Kingpin In Narcos: Mexico
Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo Is The Father Of The Modern Mexican Drug Trade
BeforeAndor,Diego Luna appeared inNarcos: Mexico, a spinoff of Netflix’sNarcos, which premiered in 2018.Narcos: Mexicofocuses on the illegal drug trade in Mexico, rather than in Colombia, like in the original series. Luna co-stars as Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, the leader of the Guadalajara cartel. Félix begins the series as a police officer, but quickly capitalizes on his connections and information to start up a drug empire. It’s Félix’s paranoia, desire for power, and ruthless tactics that led to the chaotic Mexican Drug War.
Resentful, brutal, and serious about his work,Félix was different from the drug lords who came before him, who would often hide behind ideas of helping the community or doing right by their family. In contrast, Félix seemed to only care about power and wealth, infrequently remembering that he had a loving family before the crimes he committed.Félix is based on the real-life"Jefe de Jefes," and it’s a frightening performance by Luna, who is as detestable in his actions as he is terrifying.
Narcos: Mexico Was Almost Narcos Season 4
Narcos And Narcos: Mexico Tell Related But Different Stories
Narcos: Mexicowas actually supposed to beNarcosseason 4, a natural extension of the Colombian drug story, because there is a clear baton passing moment between those two stories. However,the creators ultimately decided to makeNarcos: Mexicoa companion show, set in the same universe, and that’s probably for the best. WhileNarcosbasically goes right intoNarcos: Mexico, they don’t share a lot of the same characters, and the setting and storyline shift dramatically.
Narcos: Mexicoavoids the confusion of setting the show within theNarcosseries. Otherwise, fans would likely have to self-delineate the show. It would be “season 1-3” ofNarcosand then seasons “4-6” because those seasons would end up being very different from one another.Narcos: Mexicois a good way to verify fans know they are getting a series similar in scope, style, and tone toNarcos, but that they shouldn’t expect the same story as the original show.
Narcos: Mexico Is Just As Good As The Original Show
Narcos: Mexico Has A Higher RT Score Than Narcos
As one of the early original Netflix series,Narcosholds a special place in the pantheon of streaming. It was not only an excellent series, but it also showcased how Netflix was interested in competing against traditional prestige television services like HBO Max and Starz with their own line-up of acclaimed TV shows.
It’s thrilling, smart, and each episode pushes the story along with a dizzying but coherent pace.
Narcoshas an 89% onRotten Tomatoesand earned a Golden Globe nomination.Narcos: Mexicohas a 90% onRotten Tomatoes, though it earned no nominations from major awards bodies. However,Narcos: Mexicois just as good, if not better, a show asNarcos.
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Some of the “new show” sheen had worn offNarcos: Mexicoby the time it came out, so it was never discussed in the same laudatory way as the original, but there’s so much to love about it. It’s thrilling, smart, and each episode pushes the story along with a dizzying but coherent pace. It also features an incredible performance from Diego Luna, and those who are missing him onAndorshould give this three-season series a shot.
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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.
Narcos: Mexico is a crime drama series centered around Mexico’s illegal drug trade. Originally planned to be the fourth season of the hit Netflix show Narcos, it was ultimately produced as a companion series, with three 10-episode seasons released between 2018 and 2021. The series features fictionalized versions of many real-world cartel members, including El Padrino, Pablo Acosta, and El Chapo.
