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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 2 - Como La Flor
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Como La Flor

    S3:E2

    Tijuana journalist Andréa takes an interest in the teen guests at the wedding between Enedina Arellano and a prominent attorney. Walt considers a move.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Clayton Trussell

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  2. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 6 - La Jefa
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #2 - La Jefa

    S3:E6

    Victor is shaken by a murder and takes action. Violence escalates in Tijuana. New boss Enedina develops a plan to challenge her cartel's rivals.

    Director:Alejandra Márquez Abella
    Writers:Alec Ziff, Isaac Gómez

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  3. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 7 - La Voz
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - La Voz

    S3:E7

    La Voz is targeted following its reporting on Colosio's assassins. Mayo and Chapo form an alliance against the Tijuana cartel. Victor asks questions.

    Director:Luis Ortega
    Writers:Clayton Trussell, Maggie Cohn

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  4. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 8 - Last Dance
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Last Dance

    S3:E8

    When torturing Alex doesn't work, Walt switches tactics. Andrea sifts through financial records tied to Hank and the PRI. Amado plans for the future.

    Director:Luis Ortega
    Writers:Carlo Bernard, Clayton Trussell

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  5. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 8 - Just Say No
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Just Say No

    S1:E8

    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

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  6. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 5 - Boots on the Ground
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Boots on the Ground

    S3:E5

    Walt joins a Mexican task force led by Gen. Rebollo aimed at catching those responsible for the Guadalajara massacre and Cardinal Posada's death.

    Director:Alejandra Márquez Abella
    Writer:Iturri Sosa

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  7. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 10 - Life in Wartime
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Life in Wartime

    S3:E10

    Mexican and US authorities search in earnest for Amado. While in prison, Chapo makes moves to show he's the boss. Enedina sends Ramón on a mission.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writer:Carlo Bernard

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  8. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 2 - Alea lacta Est
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Alea lacta Est

    S2:E2

    Verdin taunts the DEA agents torturing him. Félix offers opium dealer Guerra a partnership deal. Benjamín's sister Enedina poses a new business idea.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writers:Eva Aridjis, Eric Newman

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  9. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 6 - El Dedazo
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #9 - El Dedazo

    S2:E6

    Félix meets with a political leader. Benjamín takes a stand when the Sinaloa and Tijuana rivalry intensifies. Walt's team turns its attention to planes.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Carlo Bernard

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  10. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 1 - 12 Steps
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #10 - 12 Steps

    S3:E1

    Walt's undercover mission takes a turn. Amado is released following three months in prison. Juárez police officer Victor looks for a missing girl.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Carlo Bernard

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  11. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 7 - Jefe de Jefes
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Jefe de Jefes

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Alonso Ruizpalacios
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 3 - Ruben Zuno Arce
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Ruben Zuno Arce

    S2:E3

    Multiple advisers counsel Félix to go into hiding as the Americans close in on the men involved in Kiki's murder. Amado helps Acosta resolve a feud.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writer:Clayton Trussell

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  13. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 4 - The Big Dig
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #13 - The Big Dig

    S2:E4

    Zuno testifies in front of a grand jury. Isabella tries to broker a deal with Enedina. Félix makes a daring offer to a U.S. contact.

    Director:Marcela Said
    Writers:Alec Ziff, Doug Miro

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  14. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 9 - The Reckoning
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The Reckoning

    S3:E9

    Andrea uncovers a startling connection, instigating a cascade of events. With Alex's help, Walt closes in on Benjamín. Hank threatens Amado.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writers:Carlo Bernard, Clayton Trussell

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  15. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 7 - Truth and Reconciliation
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Truth and Reconciliation

    S2:E7

    Félix proposes a new plan to help the PRI win the election and defeat Cárdenas. Promised intel on Félix, Walt takes an unexpected meeting in Ojinaga.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writer:Clayton Trussell

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  16. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 3 - Los Juniors
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Los Juniors

    S3:E3

    After a disappointing conversation with the Arellanos about purchasing land, the Sinaloa cartel reacts. Andréa continues investigating the narcojuniors.

    Director:Wagner Moura
    Writer:Maggie Cohn

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  17. Narcos: Mexico Season 3 Episode 4 - GDL
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #17 - GDL

    S3:E4

    With the Tijuana and Sinaloa cartels at war, everyone wonders where Juárez stands, but Amado has other plans in Cuba. Ramón seeks revenge against Chapo.

    Director:Wagner Moura
    Writer:Wes Taylor

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  18. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 4 - Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!

    S1:E4

    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

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  19. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 5 - AFO
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #19 - AFO

    S2:E5

    Calderoni briefs Walt on the tension between the plazas as Chapo continues construction of his tunnel. Félix's meeting with Pacho takes a turn.

    Director:Marcela Said
    Writers:Carlo Bernard, Johnny Newman, Clayton Trussell

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  20. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 8 - Se Cayó El Sistema
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Se Cayó El Sistema

    S2:E8

    Mexican authorities, the FBI and Félix all seek out Acosta after a newspaper publishes an interview with him. The presidential election begins.

    Director:Amat Escalante
    Writer:Doug Miro

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  21. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 1 - Salva El Tigre
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Salva El Tigre

    S2:E1

    While celebrating his 40th birthday, Félix worries about his associates' loyalty and confronts Pacho. Walt and his team plan retaliatory kidnappings.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writers:Carlo Bernard, Johnny Newman

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  22. Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Episode 9 - Growth, Prosperity, and Liberation
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Growth, Prosperity, and Liberation

    S2:E9

    Félix stakes the future of his entire cartel on the delivery of 70 tons of cocaine as Walt and the DEA plan to topple the kingpin's empire.

    Director:Andrés Baiz
    Writer:Clayton Trussell

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  23. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 3 - El Padrino
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #23 - El Padrino

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Bart Nickerson, Ashley Lyle

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  24. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 6 - La Última Frontera
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #24 - La Última Frontera

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Clayton Trussell, Jessie Nickson-Lopez

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  25. Narcos: Mexico Season 1 Episode 2 - The Plaza System
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #25 - The Plaza System

    S1:E2

    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
    Writers:Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Como La Flor" is the worst rated episode of "Narcos: Mexico". It scored 6.7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Andrés Baiz and written by Clayton Trussell, it aired on 11/5/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "La Jefa".