Unless “Narcos” storyline continues after Escobar’s death and the TV series shifts to telling the story of the law enforcement’s continued wars with the other drug cartels in Colombia, including the infamous Cali Cartel, the show will not have much to go on to.
Cali Cartel was already introduced in “Narcos” in Season 1 and it will obviously be playing a major role in Season 2 as the two drug cartels fight for control of Colombia’s drug trade.
Director Jose Padilha and Eric Newman will be pinch-hitting as showrunners even as Netflix finds a suitable person to fill in the post after Season 2.
Padilha already had a taste of being the show creator during Season 1 as he also served as co-creator along with Brancato before taking on the post of Director.
Newman, on the other hand, helped produced “Children of Men” and he was credited also as an executive producer for Season 1. He is also working for the show in the same capacity for the ongoing Season 2 production.
Season 1 of “Narcos” comprised of 10 episodes. Set and filmed in Colombia, “Narcos” tells the true story of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine. The show also focused on Escobar’s interactions with drug lords, DEA agents, and various opposition entities.