Ben je fan van 'El Chapo' (2017) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die dezelfde spanning, drama en criminele intriges bieden. Of je nu houdt van narcotraffic-verhalen of gewoon op zoek bent naar iets nieuws, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

The Sopranos (1999)
Beschreibung: A groundbreaking drama that blends family life with organized crime, exploring the psychological and emotional toll of leading a double life.
Fakt: The show's iconic opening sequence features Tony Soprano driving through New Jersey, passing landmarks that symbolize his dual identity.


The Wire (2002)
Beschreibung: A gritty and realistic portrayal of the drug trade, law enforcement, and the socio-political dynamics of an urban environment, focusing on systemic issues rather than individual heroes or villains.
Fakt: The show's creator, David Simon, was a former police reporter, which lent authenticity to the series' depiction of Baltimore's drug scene.


Breaking Bad (2008)
Beschreibung: The series explores the transformation of a seemingly ordinary man into a powerful drug lord, delving deep into the moral complexities and violent consequences of the drug trade.
Fakt: The show was initially planned to be set in Riverside, California, but was moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, due to tax incentives.


Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Beschreibung: Set during Prohibition, the series depicts the rise of organized crime in Atlantic City, blending historical figures with fictional narratives.
Fakt: The show's elaborate sets included a full-scale replica of 1920s Atlantic City's boardwalk, built in a Brooklyn warehouse.


Queen of the South (2016)
Beschreibung: Follows the rise of a woman in the drug cartel world, highlighting themes of power, survival, and the brutal realities of the narcotics industry.
Fakt: The series is based on the novel 'La Reina del Sur' by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, which was inspired by real-life female drug lords.


Sons of Anarchy (2008)
Beschreibung: A motorcycle club navigates the violent and morally ambiguous world of outlaw biker gangs, with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and power struggles.
Fakt: The show's creator, Kurt Sutter, originally envisioned it as a modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.'


Gomorrah (2014)
Beschreibung: A raw and unflinching look at the Camorra crime syndicate in Naples, showcasing the brutal and hierarchical nature of organized crime.
Fakt: The series is based on Roberto Saviano's bestselling book, which led to him living under police protection due to death threats from the Camorra.


Peaky Blinders (2013)
Beschreibung: Centers on a powerful crime family in post-WWI Birmingham, blending historical events with fictionalized gangster drama and intense family dynamics.
Fakt: The name 'Peaky Blinders' comes from the gang's practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps, which they used as weapons.


Snowfall (2017)
Beschreibung: Chronicles the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles, intertwining the lives of dealers, users, and law enforcement in a sprawling narrative.
Fakt: The show was co-created by John Singleton, who drew from his experiences growing up in South Central LA during the 1980s.


ZeroZeroZero (2020)
Beschreibung: A global thriller that traces the journey of a cocaine shipment from Mexico to Italy, revealing the interconnected and brutal nature of the international drug trade.
Fakt: The series is based on Roberto Saviano's book of the same name, which investigates the cocaine trade's impact on global economies and politics.
