Don't get me wrong! The first set of actors are highly engaging, and I LOVED the clothing and sets. However...when the whole cast changed into unrecognizable characters, I lost interest. Seriously.
30 Reviews
Definitely Telenovela
patricia-haertlein4 August 2021
Change of cast ruined it
Dillydaydream11 August 2021
I agree with a lot of the comments on this. Episode 27 ruined this for me. OK it's 12 years later than episode 26 but surely they could have
stayed with the original actors. It's a shame as it was really good up to this episode.
They made a huge mistake.
juliannematos10 August 2021
Highly disappointed. I was so into it, I binged watched it for 2 straight days and then...there it goes. Episode 27, the whole cast changed. I just couldn't get into it after that, I was cringing. Otherwise, I would of definitely finished but no thanks. The only reason why i'm rating it a 5.
Great series until episodes28
ssowan5 August 2021
The series The snitch cartel was really interesting all the characters were amazing specially Leonardo and the while family his brother the wives .. all .. I loved everything but when they changed the Whole characters.. I got lost and lost the excitement and interest !! Why ! They brought totally different faces which doesn't blend with the story ! Too bad it was a very good series.
What was the reason behind the change of cast
Luipe0023 August 2021
Great until...
wilren-wr11 August 2021
Must watch (until only 26 episodes)
shahtroy8 August 2021
This is a really good series to watch with amazing starcast (all of them), great acting and fun to watch. Fast forward 26 episodes and entire starcast is replaced with people you'll not want to watch. Terrible acting and horrible looks as compared to original starcast. How did the producer decide to change everyone and replace them with misfit people and made the story boring. Just watched 30 mins of new starcast and i am already bored. Just horrible! Not watching rest of the episodes. Such a shame they ruined a perfectly good series.
Why they change cast ..Big mistake
pvcfhyf18 August 2021
Addictive but Weird Casting
dennisjroy5 August 2021
I am a big fan of narco series so I've been binge watching this one with only 9 episodes to go of the 60 episodes in the Season 1. The casting for the second half when a new older cast takes over is weird. The main character grew by 14 inches, the wives look younger and the some of the children look older than their mothers. There's the alledged white Gringa played by a Latina and is totally unconvincing. Otherwise I'm hooked!
What? Director doesn't even attempt to to make the new cast resemble somewhat?
kathysibi16 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Keep watching it gets better!
amountag23 January 2022
I admit the first few episodes may bore you, but if you keep watching, the plot thickens! I'm an American learning Spanish from these Latin Netflix series, so if it's not interesting, I won't stick around to read subtitles. I liked Nicole Santamaria and Juan Pablo in Surviving Escobar, and although the energy in this show is totally different from JJ & Alexandria, they are both amazing actors and have great energy together. This show is a little more family friendly I guess lol Plus Emmanuel is so cute! I enjoyed learning about Colombian culture, especially during the 60's and 70's, as there are some cool references to the US that draw you in long enough to enjoy learning Spanish AND the history of Cali!
Cast??
stefanalexandrumitroi26 August 2021
When they changed cast it ended for me...
bralvarado545 September 2021
What a big mistake to change the actors in the middle of the series , it was like watching another totally different thing , I could only watch 1 more episode and didnt like it any more so it ended for me at the 27th episode.
What Have They Done?
mariacastelluccio16 August 2021
Change of cast
vsavillarreal25 August 2021
Why did they change the cast so dramatically? It just left a bad taste in my mouth and couldn't continue watching! They don't even have a slight similarity in appearance, it was hard trying to catch on to who was who... I'm so disappointed as the show before episode 27 was soooo good!
Even after episode 28 it gets better
stephanie_mia13 September 2021
Yea people were mad that they changed the characters but honestly I'm not mad at it. The show starts to get intense, and it starts getting good ! You have to continue watching. I'm on episode 56 and Things are getting real ! So I say don't stop and continue watching.
So Annoyed BY whover played WILMER UGH!!
elvic-737103 September 2021
I'm on episode 56 and the last 5 episodes have been nothing but that guy Wilmer on every f%$#ing scene... and I'm referring to the acting more than the actual character, I have to fast-forward everytime he comes up. And that character Cindy...OMG smh!
Bravo
dralistairduff5 March 2024
I watched this series with keen interest and then looked up the reviews, as one does. I am in complete disagreement with most of them. The story, direction, acting and production are all excellent - far better than most shows on 'gringo' media!
Above all, the series consistently achieves the most important quality for the dramatization of tragedy, verismilitude.
Many here complain that the cast changed mid-way through the series. This is true, but the new cast is as excellent as the earlier. Every single character is portrayed convincingly. I am now seeking more from this company.
I should add that the subtitles work well.
Above all, the series consistently achieves the most important quality for the dramatization of tragedy, verismilitude.
Many here complain that the cast changed mid-way through the series. This is true, but the new cast is as excellent as the earlier. Every single character is portrayed convincingly. I am now seeking more from this company.
I should add that the subtitles work well.
Disappointment
cxmsfdjc18 August 2021
I love all Colombians shows. But this one right here- smh. The first half of the show was amazing, kept me at the edge of my seat. I don't know why in the world they changed the cast. How in the world Leo got taller in 12 years? Oh lord and let's not start with this Cindy chick. Seeing her acting is like nails to a chalk board. Horrible. I cringed every time I had to watch a scene with her. Wish they can remake it with the first cast and it would of been a very good series. Because of Cindy and Leo height. I give it one star lol.
Why did you change cast?
popescua-597957 August 2021
Bad second part
razzsyrw5 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The firsts episodes when the Villegas family and friends and in-laws were young ,at the beginning of the cartel the cast was excellent but the adults Villegas's cast got nothing to do with the young ones
So bad I couldn't finished.
Bad, Bad, Bad Decesions on Cast.
jenramirezc14 September 2021
The first cast was the best. I lost interest when they were changed. The director should have come up with ideas to put makeup to make them look older. First 27 episodes worth watching. Juan Pablo Urrego (Leornardo) has to be on of the best actors in Colombia in this moment. His brother who played (Emmanuel) never seen this actor but is just as good. Big mistake!
Closing Credit song?
bwkeys15 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Give the 2nd cast a shot, it turns for the better!! Amazing show. Does anyone know the closing credits song? I've tried to shazaam it and it wont pick anything up!
Love seeing some accounts of the Cali Cartel amidst all the Medellin Cartel documentation.
Love seeing some accounts of the Cali Cartel amidst all the Medellin Cartel documentation.
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