The Cartel

Name: The Cartel
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
Released: 2008-06-04
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Juan Pablo Raba, Diego Cadavid, Sandra Reyes, Sergio Borrero

CANCELED2 Seasons107 Episodes★ 7.6

The Cartel is an action-adventure and drama series on Caracol TV that ran from 2008 to 2010. It was canceled after 2 seasons and 107 episodes.

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NetworkCaracol TV

First AiredJun 4, 2008

Last AiredNov 17, 2010

GenreAction & Adventure, Drama

Runtime45 min

Created ByAndrés López López

Original TitleEl Cartel de los Sapos

LanguageSpanish

CountryColombia

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.

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Cast

Juan Pablo Raba

Pirulito

Diego Cadavid

Pepe Cadenas

Sandra Reyes

Amparo Cadenas

Sergio Borrero

Emilio Sarmiento

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 107 episodes

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E1Declaring war

May 17, 201045m

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 arrest in Miami.

E2Hidden Lies

May 18, 201045m

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 Colombia.

E3Dangerous Agreements

May 18, 201045m

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.

E4Lost Freedom

May 18, 201045m

Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a prison escape.

E5Innocent Fugitives

May 18, 201045m

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.

E6The Art of Trafficking

May 18, 201045m

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.

E7Innocent Guilt

May 18, 201045m

Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the police.

E8Sealing The Deal

May 18, 201045m

Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to police.

E9Accidental Truth

May 18, 201045m

Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates.

E10Instigating Temptations

May 18, 201045m

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.

E11Blackmail

May 18, 201045m

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.

E12Last Encounter

May 18, 201045m

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 sexual assault.

E13Innocent Lives

May 18, 201045m

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 contest.

E14Playing With Fire

May 18, 201045m

In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair.

E15Dirty Business

May 18, 201045m

Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky.

E16A Life For A Life

May 18, 201045m

In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife.

E17Dangerous Acts

May 18, 201045m

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.

E18Death Sentence

May 18, 201045m

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.

E19The Protectors

May 18, 201045m

Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player.

E20Despicable Schemes

May 18, 201045m

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.

E21Avenging the Dead

May 18, 201045m

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.

E22Mistaken identity

May 18, 201045m

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 drugs.

E23Unexpected Enemy

May 18, 201045m

El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipments.

E24The cop and the snitch

May 18, 201045m

Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent.

E25Entrapment

May 18, 201045m

Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his home.

E26Immunity pact

May 18, 201045m

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 agreement.

E27Playing With Fire

May 18, 201045m

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.

E28Dirty Games

May 18, 201045m

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 the U.S.

E29Extortions

May 18, 201045m

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 the police.

E30Incessant corruptions

May 18, 201045m

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 escaped.

E31Devious plans

May 18, 201045m

Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held prisoner.

E32Undercover cop

May 18, 201045m

With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug connection.

E33The boss' wife

May 18, 201045m

After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by police.

E34Innocent blood

May 18, 201045m

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.

E35Dangerous mistakes

May 19, 201045m

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.

E36Sweet Revenge

May 18, 201045m

Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to Cartagena.

E37Running prey

May 18, 201045m

In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens Doménico.

E38Tempting addictions

May 18, 201045m

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 cancer.

E39The last voyage

May 18, 201045m

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.

E40Last mission

May 18, 201045m

Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is intercepted.

E41A new beginning

May 18, 201045m

Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her identity.

E42Pandora's box

May 18, 201045m

Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic pills.

E43Model behavior

May 18, 201045m

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.

E44Tortures, Lies & threats

May 18, 201045m

While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his niece.

E45Unnplaned actions

May 18, 201045m

Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his income.

E46Survival of the fittest

May 18, 201045m

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.

E47Lost innocence

May 18, 201045m

After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to Madrid.

E48Unfortunate witness

May 18, 201045m

DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge.

E49The beginning of the end

May 18, 201045m

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 DEA.

E50The finale

Nov 17, 201045m

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.

About The Cartel

The Cartel is an action & adventure, drama series on Caracol TV. The show first aired on Jun 4, 2008 and currently has 2 seasons and 107 episodes. The Cartel has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 608 votes. The cast includes Juan Pablo Raba, Diego Cadavid, Sandra Reyes, Sergio Borrero. Created by Andrés López López.