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El Candidato

  • TV Series
  • 2020–
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  • 1h
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El Candidato (2020)
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Wayne Addison, a veteran CIA officer returns to Mexico City to take down the country's most powerful drug dealer: Rafael Bautista.Wayne Addison, a veteran CIA officer returns to Mexico City to take down the country's most powerful drug dealer: Rafael Bautista.Wayne Addison, a veteran CIA officer returns to Mexico City to take down the country's most powerful drug dealer: Rafael Bautista.

  • Creator
    • Peter Blake
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Eréndira Ibarra
    • José María de Tavira
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    7.4/10
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    • Creator
      • Peter Blake
    • Stars
      • James Purefoy
      • Eréndira Ibarra
      • José María de Tavira
    • 25User reviews
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    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Wayne Addison
    • 2020
    Eréndira Ibarra
    Eréndira Ibarra
    • Isabel Alfaro
    • 2020
    José María de Tavira
    José María de Tavira
    • Lalo Yzaguirre
    • 2020
    Joaquín Cosio
    Joaquín Cosio
    • Rafael Bautista
    • 2020
    Bret Harrison
    Bret Harrison
    • Boyd Sorenson
    • 2020
    Esmeralda Pimentel
    • Verónica de Velasco Rivera
    • 2020
    Kerry Ardra
    Kerry Ardra
    • Carla Goyne
    • 2020
    Sofía Sisniega
    Sofía Sisniega
    • Natalia
    • 2020
    Luis Alberti
    Luis Alberti
    • Diplomático
    • 2020
    Hernán Mendoza
    Hernán Mendoza
    • Pastor
    • 2020
    Francisco de la Reguera
    Francisco de la Reguera
    • Alfredo Pineda
    • 2020
    Javier Escobar
    • Enano 'Long Scar'
    • 2020
    Miguel Salas
    • Oropeza
    • 2020
    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    Gustavo Sánchez Parra
    • Agustín Romero
    • 2020
    Sofía Espinosa
    Sofía Espinosa
    • Pamela Hierro
    • 2020
    Aida López
    Aida López
    • Ofelia
    • 2020
    Ernesto Godoy
    • El Floyd
    • 2020
    Marco Antonio Argueta
    • Chief Hector Tapia
    • 2020
    • Creator
      • Peter Blake
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    7Sara_Tor

    Very watchable

    This is basically a straight, solid action type show, although it's not going to win any awards. It's a narco soap opera, with a little bit of something for everyone. CIA spy missions, narco gangland wars, and romantic entanglements, check check check. The acting is decent and the storyline is fine, albeit a bit convoluted and with some frustratingly stupid decision making.
    10caribbeanrulo-60893

    This is the dark but real side from Mexico...

    I was very impressed when I began to watch this series! I really liked it and I hope to see a second season! Guys, this worth to watch and if you like drugs, cartels and corruption, trust me, this is your tv series.
    7refordgarry

    Lo que podí hacer los Netflix.....

    Case of Amazon liking "Narcos Mexico" so much they borrowed it. And, since they kept to the same format it's just about passable, though completely unoriginal. Was dipping into the Canadian drama, Cardinal (2017) which coincidentally also has a lady second-in-command, whose role is to secretly inform on a male Boss. Guess this sort of thing is passing for popular now. Nobody either in this one as good as 'Kiki' of Narcos Mexico. That former show takes some beating! And they could easily have changed that American Police Series opening Music to something a little more Mexican, for example some Rancheros.
    10bettina-abascal

    First bilingual show I see (and love)

    I rarely write reviews but this show deserves one. It is so refreshing to watch a bilingual show done right! Must watch past the first episode, after episode two it hooks you in. The plot twists are great, the storyline is excellent. And of course it very timely. Great production! Season 2 please?!?!?
    10nonsensefans

    Great thrilling Spanish-English Drama !

    The cast are superb, especially James Purefoy..I know he's British but he speaks Spanish so well and play the character handsomely! The storyline are not boring and every episodes are pretty thrilling..Leaving you wanting for more, epecially towards few ends episode. Overall this show is pretty good for a binge watch. I hopes there will be more seasons for sure !!

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El candidato
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      1 hour
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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