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The Best Episodes of Narcos: Mexico Season 1

Every episode of Narcos: Mexico Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Narcos: Mexico Season 1!

See the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel as an American DEA agent learns the danger of targeting narcos in 1980s Mexico.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Camelot" is the best rated episode of "Narcos: Mexico" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 3199 votes. Directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka and written by Eric Newman, Clayton Trussell, it aired on 11/16/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Plaza System".

  • Camelot
    8.0/103,199 votes

    #1 - Camelot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2018

    When the army pillages ​Sinaloa, ​an ambitious pot farmer pitches a plan to build a drug empire in Guadalajara. A young DEA agent transfers to Mexico.

    Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka

    Writer: Eric Newman, Clayton Trussell

  • The Plaza System
    8.2/102,796 votes

    #2 - The Plaza System

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2018

    Félix tries to unite all of the plazas while Rafa searches for water for his seedless weed. Police corruption and the DEA’s complacency frustrate Kiki.

    Director: Josef Kubota Wladyka

    Writer: Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro

  • El Padrino
    8.1/102,624 votes

    #3 - El Padrino

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2018

    Kiki flies solo on a risky undercover operation. Félix turns to his mentor for advice as conflict between the cops and the traffickers escalates.

    Director: Andrés Baiz

    Writer: Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson

  • Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!
    8.0/102,572 votes

    #4 - Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2018

    After months of frustration, Kiki seizes an opportunity. Rafa runs afoul of powerful government officials, putting Félix in a difficult position.

    Director: Andrés Baiz

    Writer: Scott Teems

  • The Colombian Connection
    8.9/103,187 votes

    #5 - The Colombian Connection

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/16/2018

    A threat leaves Mika shaken. Félix envisions a different kind of future for the Guadalajara cartel.

    Director: Amat Escalante

    Writer: Andrew Black

  • La Última Frontera
    8.4/102,547 votes

    #6 - La Última Frontera

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/2018

    A violent power struggle erupts between Falcón and Rafa. As Félix finds a footing in the cocaine business, the DEA tries to lure him into the U.S.

    Director: Amat Escalante

    Writer: Clayton Trussell, Jessie Nickson-Lopez

  • Jefe de Jefes
    8.2/102,489 votes

    #7 - Jefe de Jefes

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2018

    María implores Félix to move back to Sinaloa. Kiki gathers evidence of the Guadalajara cartel’s pot fields. Neto mourns.

    Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Say No
    8.3/102,434 votes

    #8 - Just Say No

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2018

    After the DEA closes in on Rafa's enormous pot field, Félix tries to stop his associates from retaliating. Kiki and Jaime meet with investigators.

    Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios

    Writer: Doug Miro

  • 881 Lope de Vega
    8.9/102,653 votes

    #9 - 881 Lope de Vega

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2018

    A desperate Jaime is stymied by bureaucratic paperwork. Mika worries about her husband. Félix urges Rafa to disappear.

    Director: Andrés Baiz

    Writer: Clayton Trussell

  • Leyenda
    9.0/102,925 votes

    #10 - Leyenda

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2018

    As pressure mounts, Félix returns to Sinaloa. An enraged Jaime and Mika seek justice and answers.

    Director: Andrés Baiz

    Writer: Carlo Bernard