Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord S01e12 [CONFIRMED 2024]
: Infuriated by his public downfall, Escobar orders the assassination of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, an act that historically escalated the war between the cartels and the Colombian state. Critical Review
: Parra's portrayal of Escobar's transition from a calculating politician to a vengeful criminal is highlighted as a series high point. He manages to capture how Escobar was "both loved and feared to such an extent". Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord S01E12
The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of Escobar's election to Congress and the swift retaliation from the Colombian government: : Infuriated by his public downfall, Escobar orders
: Reviewers on IMDb note that the series excels by integrating real historical film clips into the narrative, providing a "gripping" and "convincing" portrayal of events. : Infuriated by his public downfall