Hotel Cocaine

Roman manages the infamous Mutiny Hotel, which isn't your average accommodation - it's the epicentre of Miami's cocaine empire, teeming with criminals, DEA agents, and partygoers. When a DEA agent forces him to spy on his estranged older brother and feared drug lord Nestor Cabal, Roman is thrust into the murky and wildly dangerous world of drug dealing.

From the very first episode, it's clear that Hotel Cocaine is heavily influenced by Narcos. The gritty realism, complex characters and relentless pacing are reminiscent of the hit series. However, Hotel Cocaine brings a fresh perspective by focusing on the hotel as a microcosm of the larger drug war. Pino, known for his roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Cold Case, brings depth and intensity to the character of Roman that keeps viewers glued to the screen. His nuanced performance captures the internal conflict of a man torn between familial loyalty and survival, making Roman one of the most complex and relatable characters in recent TV viewing.

The supporting cast is equally impressive. Michael Chiklis, as the hard-nosed DEA agent, brings his usual intensity and gravitas to the role, creating a formidable counterpart to Roman.

Yul Vazquez as Nestor Cabal, Roman's brother, adds another layer of tension and drama to the story. Their fraught relationship, marred by betrayal and conflicting loyalties, adds a rich, emotional depth to the gritty narrative.

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Sex. Nudity. Scandals: We Need To Talk About The Olympics CANCELLED But what truly sets Hotel Cocaine apart is its unique setting. The Mutiny Hotel is more than just a backdrop; it's a character in its own right.

The hotel's opulent yet seedy ambience perfectly captures the paradox of Miami during this era - a city where glamour and danger coexist in a delicate balance.

Hotel Cocaine has everything you want in a good crime thriller about drug cartels. It has plenty of action, drama, twists, etc. This more than held my attention as I binged watched all 8 episodes over a weekend with my brother. Like others have already said, this isn't as good as Narcos, Queen of the South or some of the other great cartel shows out there but it's still pretty good. My only complaints are the production and editing could be a little better and Michael Chiklis is just flat out awful here. I'm a fan of Chiklis ever since he starred in The Shield but I don't know who this was because it was some of the worst acting I've seen this year. I thought this was going to be a one season show and that's it, but with that cliffhanger at the end it looks like we'll be getting another season which I'm looking forward to.

I just finished watching Hotel Cocaine and have to say I really enjoyed it. I love these narco, drug cartel type shows so this was made for people like me. It was created by the same people that made the amazing Narcos & Narcos: Mexico series on Netflix and the very good Godfather of Harlem. While this isn't anywhere near as good as those three shows it's still good enough to spend your time watching. It's a true story about a Cuban exile named Roman Compte (Danny Pino) who is the general manager of a hotel called The Mutiny, he's also the brother of one of the biggest drug dealers in Florida at the time named Nestor Cabal (Yul Vazquez). When a DEA agent (Michael Chiklis) makes Roman help him arrest his brother all hell breaks loose. As long as you're not expecting it to be as good as Narcos then I think you'll enjoy it.

The characters, the story, the script, the cinematography I love it all !!! The characters are really well portrayed with all their strengths and weaknesses, being who they are, doing what they do and getting by by doing what needs to be done in a convincing way. And most importantly, most remarkable in this present day and age.. a complete absence of w0keness, the scourge of this present day !!!

It's so refreshing to have an old style series about such an interesting period in time with such strong characters.

The good, the bad, the ugly, its all there.. no one escapes being human and exempt of flaws, but they own it and make the best of it !! Refreshing !!!

I found all of them interesting in their own way and motivations, they did a great job portraying their roles.

Sure every now and then there's something obvious about to happen, but then they do try to give it this little twist that you just might not see coming. I enjoyed this series very much.

Me, myself, I have always been fascinated with crime stories from drug dealers, mafia, and just organized crime of all kinds. I really like this series, and the fact that it's set in the 80's is also a plus. A lot of stories, documentaries and podcast are starting to come out about crime organizations, from The Supreme Team, to BMF, to the twins flipping on El Chapo, even Griselda Blanco, there's a story to be told. I love listening and watching movies about those experiences. I never knew about this one though 🤔. I'm glad I ran across it, and the podcast about Roman and his brother, and the story about The Mutiny. I liked every episode and I'm looking forward to seeing it for a second season. I also really like the opening theme, Swizz did a great job 👏