Plot Synopsis

As told by the men and women directly involved in the cases themselves -- the cops, crooks, and closest associates on either side of the law -- DRUG LORDS is a one-hour series that true stories behind the rise, reign, and fall of the world's most infamous drug lords. Each 60-minute episode takes an intimate look at a different ruthless criminal across the world, bringing their stories to life with unprecedented access and dramatic re-creations of the key events. On Friday, January 19, 2018 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, Netflix released the first four episodes of the eight-episode series. Drug kingpins featured in this first four episodes include:

Pablo Escobar: Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar leads a horrific war against his own country until a team of politicians and police end his reign of terror.

The Cali Cartel: Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela use violence and guile to turn the Cali Cartel into a $7 billion-per-year criminal operation.

Frank Lucas & The Country Boys: Frank Lucas does whatever it takes to become -- and remain -- the heroin king of New York. Meanwhile, three dedicated cops vow to bring him down.

The Pettingill Clan: A mother and her sadistic boys rule the Australian underworld until the eldest son's addiction hastens the family's downfall.
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The four-episode second season of DRUG LORDS premiered on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, as Netflix released the remaining episodes of this series, featuring these drug kingpins:

El Chapo: After idolizing drug lords as a child, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman becomes one of history's most notorious kingpins, known for his audacious escapes.

Jemeker Thompson -- Crack Queen of L.A.: Once the undisputed crack queen of LA, Jemeker Thompson speaks about her unorthodox reign and how her maternal instinct led to her downfall.

Christopher Coke -- Jamaica's Narco Prince: Driven by an all-consuming desire for power, Jamaica's Christopher Coke considers himself a modern-day Robin Hood -- until authorities take him down.

Klaas Bruinsma -- Europe's Hash King: Thought by many to be a pushover due to his boyish looks and wealthy upbringing, Klaas Bruinsma proves himself a sadistic and sinister drug lord.