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Alias J.J.

  • TV Series
  • 2017–
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
1.2K
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Alias J.J. (2017)
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As the Medellin Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No.1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.As the Medellin Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No.1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.As the Medellin Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No.1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.

  • Stars
    • Carlos Vergara
    • Juan Pablo Urrego
    • Amparo Grisales
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Carlos Vergara
      • Juan Pablo Urrego
      • Amparo Grisales
    • 16User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

    Episodes70

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    Carlos Vergara
    • Coronel Tello
    • 2017
    Juan Pablo Urrego
    Juan Pablo Urrego
    • John Jairo Velásquez
    • 2017
    Amparo Grisales
    Amparo Grisales
    • 2017
    Natasha Klauss
    • Ana Maria
    • 2017
    Juan Pablo Obregon
    • Manuel Serrano
    • 2017
    Nicole Santamaria
    Nicole Santamaria
    • Alexandra Restrepo
    • 2017
    Roberto Mateos
    Roberto Mateos
    • Dixon
    • 2017
    Pacho Rueda
    Pacho Rueda
      • 2017
      Victoria Hernández
      • 2017
      Toto Vega
      • 2017
      Lina Castrillón
      • 2017
      Elkin Díaz
      • 2017
      Ramsés Ramos
      • 2017
      Adrián Jiménez
      • 2017
      Mario Bolaños
      • 2017
      Ulises Gonzalez
      • 2017
      Felipe Muñoz
        • 2017
        Frank Beltran
        • 2017
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        User reviews16

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        10lauripernu-60131

        Outstanding! Found this by accident. Hopelessly binged through it.

        Totally addicting. As others have said, be prepared to get nothing accomplished for about 2 weeks. Watched way into the night because I could not turn it off. Would spend the work day anxious to see what new torment was awaiting JJ around the next corner. Dying for Season 2! The writing is superb, the acting is seamless. Loved watching the decade's fashion and technology progress. Appreciate the fact that for such a gritty, tense show, they refrained from gratuitous sex and violence. They allowed events to titillate and progress through the masterful storytelling. I miss you, JJ. Hurry back! A+
        10spongerbobmail

        Wow! What a fantastic series

        No spoilers. I just finished all 60 episodes, about a 2-3 week commitment. I was so hooked after the first episode I became fanatical dedication all my spare time. First, I don't speak a word of Spanish, but the subtitles were well done. The story was captivating as the author so artfully explored the complex human being, who was a brutal psychopathic killer, yet still somehow likable and respectable. I don't know who any of the actors are, and a Google search was sparse with answers and Bio's, but the acting, directing and cinematography was top of the line.
        10theodorecharlesmorrison

        Wonderful Seris

        I have seen many of the Latin American series that I refer to as "Narco Dramas" and this is one of the very best. The show is fast-paced and riveting. Juan Pablo Urrego nails his performance as Popeye and, even though he plays a ruthless assassin, you can't help but root for him. Nicole Santamaria plays his love interest and if beautiful women are your thing then you are in for a breathless binge. She is also a fantastic actress. The series follows the characters in both the fictional "Central Jail" (modeled after the Carcel Modelo in Bogota) and in the streets of Bogota and Medellin. Cinematography is top notch and views well in HD. I read and speak Spanish and can attest that the subtitles are accurate and that this series was professionally translated. I also highly recommend "Pablo Escobar, el Patron del Mal" and "En la Boca del Lobo". Enjoy!
        10kiko-82077

        Maybe the best series

        I started watching this series in October and quickly watched all 60 episodes. The characters and their way of acting and interacting make you want this show to last forever. It's still not as famous as Narcos but the whole story is very well written and guided. I had extremely fun watching it the whole time and after 60 episodes all one wants is 60 more
        7GrandoFernando

        Outstanding follow up to Narcos

        Gripping from start to finish. The story of how Escobars right man gets put in prison at the very worst possible time and has to survive against every other cartel and all their soldiers + guards + dodgy prison wardens + a headstrong mrs + her mother in law + everyone looking for his money. I can only recommend this in every shape and form and let you become addicted to yet another superb series.

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          The series is based on the book written by John Jairo Velásquez, alias "Popeye", lieutenant and chief of the band of assassins of Pablo Escobar.

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        • Release date
          • August 1, 2017 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • Colombia
        • Also known as
          • Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ
        • Production company
          • Sunnysiders Audiovisual
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          • 45m
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