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Sounds,28 Jan 2026,39 mins,

Pablo Escobar Part 2: Making a Narco-Terrorist

Real Narcos
Contains graphic violent scenes and scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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We pull back the curtain on Escobar’s empire and follow his rise to power – from the rough streets of Medellin to the forefront of the international drugs trade. Journalist Simon Strong goes in search of Pablo’s father. Agent Kane uncovers a plan to kidnap the children of DEA agents in Colombia… While Escobar himself begins construction on a lavish mansion, complete with bullring, waterpark, and a private zoo.

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