What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedPablo Escobar
Sebastián Marroquín · Book · 2016
If you loved Pablo Escobar, start with Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ (John Jairo Velásquez, 2017) — a series on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Pablo Escobar across media.
What hooked you in Pablo Escobar is the unsettling way you find yourself drawn to the humanity behind monstrous actions.
Films on the same thread
Escobar: Paradise Lost
Andrea Di Stefano · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Pablo Escobar: Narco Culture.
Much like the perspective offered in Pablo Escobar, this film explores the terrifying collision between a ruthless kingpin's domestic life and the outsiders pulled into his orbit.
The Infiltrator
Brad Furman · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with Pablo Escobar: Moral Ambiguity.
If you were fascinated by the logistical reach of Pablo Escobar, this film provides a gripping look at the massive money laundering operations required to sustain his empire.
Series on the same thread
Narcos
Chris Brancato · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Pablo Escobar: Moral Ambiguity.
While you read the memoir Pablo Escobar for personal insight, this series expands the scope to capture the chaotic power dynamics and systemic corruption of the drug war.
Narcos: Mexico
Doug Miro · Series · 2018
Explores: Drug Trafficking, Mexican Cartels, DEA Operations.
The moral ambiguity that defined your experience with Pablo Escobar continues here as you witness the brutal rise of Mexican cartels and the high cost of fighting them.
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ
John Jairo Velásquez · Series · 2017
Explores: criminal rehabilitation, power struggles, prison survival.
This series offers a dark reflection of the loyalty themes in Pablo Escobar by following his top hit man as he navigates the violent hierarchy of prison life.
El Chapo
Daniel Posada · Series · 2017
Explores: Rise and Fall, Drug Trafficking, Power and Corruption.
Just as you explored the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar, this series examines the life of another notorious kingpin whose career path mirrors the same dangerous trajectory.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Pablo Escobar: true crime.
If the institutional corruption revealed in Pablo Escobar kept you engaged, this podcast will satisfy your interest by uncovering similar untold narratives and systemic taboos throughout human history.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Pablo Escobar: moral ambiguity.
The deep moral ambiguity you grappled with while reading Pablo Escobar is echoed here as this podcast applies long-form historical analysis to the consequences of absolute power.
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Common questions
Is Pablo Escobar by Sebastián Marroquín a reliable account of his father's life?
Yes, Pablo Escobar is a deeply personal memoir written by the son of the drug lord. It provides an intimate perspective on his father's life that intends to reveal the full story beyond the dramatized portrayals seen in popular media.
Does Pablo Escobar offer more information than the Narcos series?
The book Pablo Escobar claims that the series Narcos captures only half of the truth. By reading this memoir, you gain access to the full, personal account of the life of Pablo Escobar as told by his own son, Sebastián Marroquín.
Who is the author of the book Pablo Escobar?
The book Pablo Escobar was written by Sebastián Marroquín, who is the son of the infamous drug lord. Published in 2016, this memoir serves as a firsthand account intended to provide a more accurate and complete history of his father.
What kind of book is Pablo Escobar?
Pablo Escobar is a non-fiction memoir published in 2016. It is written by Sebastián Marroquín and focuses on his experiences growing up as the son of Pablo Escobar, offering a unique and personal perspective on the reality behind his father's public life.