8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
Pablo is a man with a natural ability for business. Early in his life, Pablo is introduced to the business of cocaine and the power it yields. A young life of crime lands Pablo in and out of jail as he builds his criminal empire. Pablo expands his power through politics but it is not long before his conflicts as a Congressman and a drug lord collide. Pablo has his enemies executed, but not before the United States activates its own war on the Medellin cartel.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Pablo is a man with a natural ability for business. Early in his life, Pablo is introduced to the business of cocaine and the power it yields. A young life of crime lands Pablo in and out of jail as he builds his criminal empire. Pablo expands his power through politics but it is not long before his conflicts as a Congressman and a drug lord collide. Pablo has his enemies executed, but not before the United States activates its own war on the Medellin cartel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily functions as a historical crime drama, meticulously detailing the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar and its devastating impact on Colombia. While it depicts both state corruption and the heroic efforts to uphold law and order, it refrains from explicitly promoting a specific political ideology, focusing instead on the complex human and societal consequences of his actions.
The series authentically represents its Colombian setting and historical figures through its casting, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative focuses on the criminal actions of its protagonist and their societal impact, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities from a DEI perspective.
Secondary
The series includes 'El Topo,' a minor sicario character whose effeminate portrayal is largely stereotypical and used for comedic effect or mockery. This depiction lacks dignity and complexity, contributing to a net negative impact on LGBTQ+ representation by endorsing ridicule without counterbalance or critique.
The series frequently depicts characters, most notably Pablo Escobar, as devout Catholics who simultaneously commit horrific acts, highlighting their profound hypocrisy. The narrative often shows faith being twisted for self-justification or religious institutions being compromised by the drug trade, portraying adherents and the institutional role in a problematic light.
The series 'Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord' is a biographical drama focused on the life and criminal empire of Pablo Escobar. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes as part of its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series is a biographical drama based on real historical figures and events. All major characters, including Pablo Escobar and those in his life, are portrayed with their historically documented gender, with no instances of gender swapping.
The series is a biographical drama about real historical figures from Colombia. The casting accurately reflects the historical and racial backgrounds of these individuals, with no instances of a character being portrayed by an actor of a different race than their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.6
Critic Ratings
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