The Cartel_
Original: El Cartel de los Sapos
The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
Created By
Andrés López López
Network
Caracol TV
Episodes
107
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
15 countries
AMC Channels Amazon Channel
1 country
Tivify
1 country
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
Rakuten TV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Cartel has 2 seasons with 107 episodes spanning 2008-2010.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 591 votes, The Cartel is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Cartel first aired 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (4)
Juan Pablo Raba
Pirulito
Diego Cadavid
Pepe Cadenas
Sandra Reyes
Amparo Cadenas
Sergio Borrero
Emilio Sarmiento
SEASONS (2 seasons, 107 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
02
Episode 2
03
Episode 3
04
Episode 4
05
Episode 5
06
Episode 6
07
Episode 7
08
Episode 8
09
Episode 9
10
Episode 10
11
Episode 11
12
Episode 12
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Episode 13
14
Episode 14
15
Episode 15
16
Episode 16
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Episode 17
18
Episode 18
19
Episode 19
20
Episode 20
21
Episode 21 (1)
22
Episode 22 (2)
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Episode 23
24
Episode 24
25
Episode 25
26
Episode 26
27
Episode 27
28
Episode 28
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Episode 29
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Episode 30
31
Episode 31
32
Episode 32
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Episode 33
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Episode 34
35
Episode 35
36
Episode 36
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Episode 37
38
Episode 38
39
Episode 39
40
Episode 40
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Episode 41
42
Episode 42
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Episode 43
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Episode 44
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Episode 45
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Episode 46
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Episode 57
SEASON 2
01
Declaring war
As drug lords Don Mario and el Cabo begin a gang war, Buñuelo and Pirulo are jailed, and Pepe is freed on probation following his…
02
Hidden Lies
Pepe strikes a deal with a DEA agent to avoid extradition, while Raymundo listens in on his boss's girlfriend's calls, and Juan B leaves for…
03
Dangerous Agreements
Raymundo informs his boss about his girlfriend's calls, while Don Mario plots to kill Caremotor, and Pepe threatens some thugs staked out on his land.
04
Lost Freedom
Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a prison escape.
05
Innocent Fugitives
After police find a stack of cash in his car, Vironcha sends his family away. Paredón plots a murder, while Mario's men target Guillo.
06
The Art of Trafficking
Pepe buys a rifle in preparation for a showdown over his land, while Pirulo readies to escape prison. Vironcha hides Paredón in a friend's house.
07
Innocent Guilt
Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the police.
08
Sealing The Deal
Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to police.
09
Accidental Truth
Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates.
10
Instigating Temptations
Larissa flees Caliche's house, but he sends Antenas to find her. Police assault Caremotor at his hideout, while Pepe plans to meet with Farid.
11
Blackmail
While Madero follows Caremotor to Ecuador, Cabo instructs John to kill four informants in the U.S., and Pirulo and Luis ready to escape prison.
12
Last Encounter
Their breakout a bust, Pirulo and Luis are detained in jail while Farid is arrested by the DEA. Rocky rescues Johana and her aunt from…
13
Innocent Lives
Farid helps the DEA, sharing tips about Puma and Negrete. Olano clears out Pepe's ranch, while Cabo holes up in a hotel hosting a modeling…
14
Playing With Fire
In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair.
15
Dirty Business
Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky.
16
A Life For A Life
In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife.
17
Dangerous Acts
Raymundo begins working with the DEA to trap Caliche, his boss, while Mario learns about Racines' affair and goes in search of his nemesis, Cabo.
18
Death Sentence
Mario shows up at the modeling contest, ready to kill Cabo. Zully strikes a deal with the prosecutor to incriminate Oliver, but the dealer escapes.
19
The Protectors
Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player.
20
Despicable Schemes
Caremotor's testimony puts Pájarraco behind bars, while Zully's tips lead to Oliver's capture by the DEA. Buñuelo's wife arranges for his jailbreak.
21
Avenging the Dead
Pepe flees to Anestesia's place, staying one step ahead of Rocky's hitmen, while Madero worries that his partner may be involved with the traffickers.
22
Mistaken identity
While Andrea surrenders to the DEA to get her son back and El Pajarraco offers to become an informant, XL and Rocky recover their confiscated…
23
Unexpected Enemy
El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipments.
24
The cop and the snitch
Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent.
25
Entrapment
Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his home.
26
Immunity pact
After Rocky confesses his love to Johana, he is captured by Mexican police and the DEA. Through their bosses, Cabo and Mario come to an…
27
Playing With Fire
Hoping to capture El Golfo, Lilian poses as a prostitute, while XL's men kill Racines in order to keep Mario and Cabo's agreement together.
28
Dirty Games
John argues with assassins Las Tres Cruces, then meets with Pepe and Anestesia. Mexican police and the DEA catch Golfo, and Pirulo is sent to…
29
Extortions
John tries to kill Pepe, who bests him and turns him in to the DEA. Cabo, meanwhile, begs Vicky's forgiveness and Patricia decides to help…
30
Incessant corruptions
Caliche learns that Raymundo is a snitch and sends him to kill Jumangi. Antenas is fired as an informant while Zully discovers her sister has…
31
Devious plans
Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held prisoner.
32
Undercover cop
With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug connection.
33
The boss' wife
After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by police.
34
Innocent blood
Peter hires Antenas as his DEA snitch, while Sam is removed from the Paredón operation. Cabo kills the Venezuelan thugs who had been threatening him.
35
Dangerous mistakes
Maj. Bravo's men slay May. Madero, while Paredón tries to kill Sam. Anestesia, meanwhile, helps Pepe flee Miami, and Cabo hears from his son.
36
Sweet Revenge
Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to Cartagena.
37
Running prey
In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens Doménico.
38
Tempting addictions
After being chased by the DEA, Rambo hides at Anestesia's. Pepe manages to see his daughter in the capital, while Cabo learns he has colon…
39
The last voyage
Agent Sam is suspended, and Maj. Bravo is captured. Olano nabs lawyer Doménico, while Pepe meets up with Amparo's sister at a handicap center.
40
Last mission
Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is intercepted.
41
A new beginning
Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her identity.
42
Pandora's box
Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic pills.
43
Model behavior
Captured by police after being attacked by Cabo's men, XL resorts to drastic measures, while Calero makes inquiries about Leo and Estupiñán's case.
44
Tortures, Lies & threats
While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his niece.
45
Unnplaned actions
Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his income.
46
Survival of the fittest
El Pariente is extradited to the U.S., and Antena feels heat from a junta snitch. Caliche, meanwhile, learns his wife took lovers in his absence.
47
Lost innocence
After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to Madrid.
48
Unfortunate witness
DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge.
49
The beginning of the end
While agent Sam protects Zully from a killer sent by Oliver, the senator sends an assassin to murder Caliche. Pepe is finally captured by the…
50
The finale
Agents Katherine, Sam and Peter return home, while Pajarraco, Mario, and Buñuelo are sentenced in Miami, and Cabo's son and Caliche meet their fates.
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
107
Episodes
45 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Andrés López López
NETWORKS (1)
Caracol TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Cartel about?
The Cartel follows ten friends, all of them members of a dangerous drug cartel, whose ambition for power and money will cause them to eventually kill each other. For it is an undeniable truth that, in this business, you always lose.
Where can I watch The Cartel?
The Cartel is available on Netflix, AMC Channels Amazon Channel, Tivify, The Roku Channel, Rakuten TV. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Cartel have?
The Cartel has 2 seasons with 107 episodes total.
Who created The Cartel?
The Cartel was created by Andrés López López.
Who stars in The Cartel?
The cast of The Cartel includes Juan Pablo Raba, Diego Cadavid, Sandra Reyes, Sergio Borrero.
What is the rating of The Cartel?
The Cartel has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 591 votes on TMDB.
Is The Cartel still running?
The Cartel was canceled.
GENRES (2)
Action & Adventure
Drama
