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The Best Episodes Directed By José Padilha

Every TV Episode Directed by José Padilha Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Descenso
    8.4/10(96 votes)

    #1 - Descenso

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    Chilean drug chemist Cockroach brings his product to Colombian smuggler Pablo Escobar. DEA agent Steve Murphy joins the war on drugs in Bogota.

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    Director:José Padilha
    Writer:Doug Miro
  2. Background image for Where Does the Mud Come From?
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Where Does the Mud Come From?

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    Ruffo gets a valuable piece of info from the secretary of the 13th contractor, Ricardo Bretch. Verena and Guilhome find themselves under investigation.

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    Director:José Padilha
    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for The Sword of Simón Bolívar
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #3 - The Sword of Simón Bolívar

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    Communist radical group M-19 makes a move against the narcos, while Murphy gets an education in Colombian law enforcement from his new partner Peña.

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    Director:José Padilha
    Writer:Chris Brancato
  4. Background image for Jet Wash
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Jet Wash

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    Police officer Marco Ruffo's family is threatened as he attempts to take down money-laundering criminal Roberto Ibrahim.

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    Director:José Padilha
    Writer:N/A

José Padilha Ratings Summary

"Descenso" is the best rated episode directed by José Padilha. It scored 8.4/10 based on 96 votes. It was written by Doug Miro. It aired on 8/28/2015 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Where Does the Mud Come From?".