Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ
Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ
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Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ

The story behind bars

7.8 / 10
2017
1 season
69 episodes
DramaCrime

As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.

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Seasons

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    7.7
    08-02-201760m

    After committing countless murders, JJ turns himself in to serve time in prison, but an unexpected twist leaves him vulnerable and exposed.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    6.7
    09-02-201743m

    The lives of JJ's wife and mother-in-law are threatened as Escobar's associates start being murdered.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    10-02-201747m

    JJ discovers Mahecha's plan to help 3H escape prison. Alexandra is anxious to escape police custody with her mother.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    13-02-201743m

    JJ offers Mahecha a new plan for 3H's escape. Alexandra seeks medical help for her mother while on the run from authorities.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    10.0
    14-02-201745m

    The investigators interrogate Rosa. The paramilitary prisoners continue to hold hostages and make demands.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    15-02-201745m

    Alexandra's jealousy overwhelms her loyalty to JJ. Meanwhile, JJ and Mahecha make another attempt at securing 3H's freedom.

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    6.0
    16-02-201743m

    The prison director refuses to publicly reveal that the prisoner head count is off. JJ learns that Alexandra believes he's been unfaithful.

  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    17-02-201745m

    JJ is stabbed in the back as someone turns on him, and the number of enemies he has in prison rises.

  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    20-02-201746m

    Alexandra suffers a loss. Mahecha continues to be at odds with his wife. El Potro revels in what he has discovered.

  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    21-02-201746m

    JJ strikes a deal with Urrego prior to his testimony, but El Potro releases information on the Cartel del Valle that threatens JJ's pact.

  • Episode 11

    11.Episode 11

    22-02-201745m

    Alexandra and Caspa try to find a hidden stash of money from Escobar's fortune. El Potro looks to form new alliances.

  • Episode 12

    12.Episode 12

    23-02-201747m

    Urrego threatens one of JJ's bodyguards. JJ is badly injured in a gunfight and hospitalized.

  • Episode 13

    13.Episode 13

    24-02-201745m

    After a murder weapon is discovered in his cell, JJ's prison sentence is extended to 30 years. He takes out his anger on Alexandra.

  • Episode 14

    14.Episode 14

    27-02-201746m

    JJ conducts an interview with a media outlet to make accusations against politicians and government officials.

  • Episode 15

    15.Episode 15

    28-02-201747m

    Clemente suspects that the soccer tournament requested by the prisoners is not as innocent as it seems. Alexandra gets closer to Gabriel.

  • Episode 16

    16.Episode 16

    01-03-201747m

    The break-in at Clemente's house gets him closer to uncovering who is smuggling drugs into the prison.

  • Episode 17

    17.Episode 17

    02-03-201743m

    Gabriel is invited to sing at Urrego's 50th birthday at the prison and is confronted by JJ about his affair. Galeno attempts an escape.

  • Episode 18

    18.Episode 18

    03-03-201745m

    JJ's lawyer threatens Alexandra with imprisonment if she snitches on her husband. The media air news about Gabriel's involvement with authorities.

  • Episode 19

    19.Episode 19

    06-03-201744m

    Urrego and JJ try to get Bachué drunk, hoping he'll admit he kidnapped the ex-president's brother.

  • Episode 20

    20.Episode 20

    07-03-201745m

    JJ plots to rescue the ex-president's brother by having the government help him escape prison with Bachué. Will the plan work?

  • Episode 21

    21.Episode 21

    08-03-201747m

    JJ's latest prison reduction deal is put at risk. Meanwhile, a young woman becomes enamored with him and visits the ex-hit man.

  • Episode 22

    22.Episode 22

    09-03-201746m

    Urrego fears his punishment for sexually assaulting a nurse. JJ tries to strike a peace deal between the paramilitary and guerilla leaders.

  • Episode 23

    23.Episode 23

    10-03-201744m

    Mónica gets involved in the negotiations between the paramilitary and guerillas. Urrego questions his wife about El Potro.

  • Episode 24

    24.Episode 24

    13-03-201745m

    Mónica works hard to try to get JJ transferred back from Valledupar prison. Things get heated between her and Clemente.

  • Episode 25

    25.Episode 25

    14-03-201746m

    Urrego and JJ come to an agreement about how to deal wth El Potro. Danilo Pineda is offered a plea bargain in exchange for spying on JJ.

  • Episode 26

    26.Episode 26

    15-03-201743m

    Urrego is told he is being extradited to the United States and tells Mónica he feels betrayed by her. JJ seeks Jennifer's help.

  • Episode 27

    27.Episode 27

    16-03-201745m

    Cecilia and Clemente argue over her brother's actions. JJ wants to start selling acid as part of his drug business.

  • Episode 28

    28.Episode 28

    17-03-201746m

    Jennifer shocks Caspa with her first murder. JJ's book business is in danger when six books go missing as authorities investigate him.

  • Episode 29

    29.Episode 29

    20-03-201744m

    Lorenza is angered when she finds out Urrego's nephew is going after his uncle's estate. JJ relies on Jennifer for help with selling drugs to the U.S.

  • Episode 30

    30.Episode 30

    21-03-201747m

    El Potro is being protected by Castañeda, to Mahecha's frustration. A strict new guard starts working at the prison.

  • Episode 31

    31.Episode 31

    22-03-201746m

    Ana María discovers more information while looking into Caspa, and a young journalist is put at risk. Clemente is asked where inmate Ramiro Méndez is.

  • Episode 32

    32.Episode 32

    23-03-201745m

    Ana María starts to realize what JJ is doing with his book sales and acid business. Jennifer works on business connections in Miami.

  • Episode 33

    33.Episode 33

    24-03-201746m

    Jennifer gets into serious trouble while in Florida. Castañeda takes matters with Lorenza into his own hands. JJ is once again investigated.

  • Episode 34

    34.Episode 34

    27-03-201746m

    News of the missing prisoners hits the media, putting Clemente's job at risk. Jennifer's mother speaks to Ramos about her daughter.

  • Episode 35

    35.Episode 35

    28-03-201745m

    Ana María is concerned about her colleague Janeth's safety. Ramos finds a source close to JJ who is willing to snitch on the drug operation.

  • Episode 36

    36.Episode 36

    29-03-201745m

    Janeth is discovered in grave condition. Ramos presses Caspa to turn on JJ. Mahecha denies any involvement in the kidnappings.

  • Episode 37

    37.Episode 37

    30-03-201747m

    JJ is desperate for his lawyer to help Caspa before he sells him out. Galeno is angered by how the operation in the jungle is turning out.

  • Episode 38

    38.Episode 38

    31-03-201744m

    Following her colleague's death, Ana María's own life is put in danger after Mahecha orders her murder.

  • Episode 39

    39.Episode 39

    03-04-201745m

    JJ expresses his gratitude to Ana María for granting him so many interviews. While at the hospital, Janeth suffers flashbacks from her assault.

  • Episode 40

    40.Episode 40

    04-04-201746m

    Janeth remembers the face of one of her attackers. Ana María is conflicted about her journalistic ethics and backs away from her JJ interviews.

  • Episode 41

    41.Episode 41

    05-04-201746m

    Ana María makes a startling discovery about her connection with one of JJ's first murder victims. A popular beauty queen promises to visit the prison.

  • Episode 42

    42.Episode 42

    06-04-201745m

    Janeth returns to work and vows to bring her attackers to justice. Urrego's return to prison complicates matters for JJ.

  • Episode 43

    43.Episode 43

    07-04-201744m

    Urrego seeks revenge on his nephew for his betrayal. Janeth heads to court for the trial of her kidnapping and assault.

  • Episode 44

    44.Episode 44

    10-04-201743m

    Mahecha gets desperate and takes an unexpected person hostage. JJ is on to Ana María's plan to get him to confess.

  • Episode 45

    45.Episode 45

    11-04-201745m

    The hostage crisis ends in bloodshed. The guards crack down on security. Tito tries to pressure Ana María to give him the tape of her interview.

  • Episode 46

    46.Episode 46

    12-04-201744m

    JJ goes to trial for the murder of Ana María's father. A new warden sets strict rules for the prison and has it out for Escobar's former hit man.

  • Episode 47

    47.Episode 47

    13-04-201745m

    JJ's treatment in prison continues to get worse, and he once again turns to the media to change public opinion on him.

  • Episode 48

    48.Episode 48

    7.0
    14-04-201744m

    Ana María seeks out Alexandra in the hopes that she'll be JJ's Achilles' heel. Authorities discover JJ's lawyer's involvement in the drug ring.

  • Episode 49

    49.Episode 49

    17-04-201744m

    The DEA finds a new informant who turns on JJ out of fear. Dixon suggests the authorities have enough to extradite JJ to the U.S.

  • Episode 50

    50.Episode 50

    18-04-201745m

    Alexandra's testimony is used at trial against JJ, and a judge adds more prison time to his sentence. The former hit man fears extradition to the U.S.

  • Episode 51

    51.Episode 51

    19-04-201744m

    JJ is offered a deal in exchange for helping authorities capture an important drug trafficker, and he aims high in his negotiations.

  • Episode 52

    52.Episode 52

    20-04-201744m

    JJ's "rescue" by the Mexican cartel is a success, and he confronts Serrano. Ana María furiously questions the authorities about his escape.

  • Episode 53

    53.Episode 53

    21-04-201744m

    JJ's trip to see Alexandra puts the entire operation at risk. Ana María begins to look into Ximena's relationship with the guerrillas.

  • Episode 54

    54.Episode 54

    24-04-201743m

    JJ tells Ana María her father helped Pablo Escobar, and she looks into his accusations. Genaro interferes in JJ's drug deal with the Mexican cartel.

  • Episode 55

    55.Episode 55

    25-04-201743m

    Ana María suffers a crisis of conscience while doubting her father's character. An explosive attempt is made on JJ's life.

  • Episode 56

    56.Episode 56

    26-04-201745m

    Ana María continues her personal investigation into JJ and is once again put in danger. Dixon is ordered to stop the JJ operation.

  • Episode 57

    57.Episode 57

    27-04-201746m

    Tello reveals the truth about Ana María's father and his relationship with Escobar, as well as what happened with JJ's escape.

  • Episode 58

    58.Episode 58

    28-04-201746m

    The time comes for JJ to trap the "Lord of the Skies," but his ambition threatens to get in the way as he's tempted to break his deal with the DEA.

  • Episode 59

    59.Episode 59

    01-05-201745m

    JJ holds a doctor hostage so that he can remove the tracking chip the police put in his neck. Ana María's reporting rattles the authorities.

  • Episode 60

    60.Episode 60

    02-05-201746m

    Serrano is interrogated and offered a deal. JJ tries to turn in the Lord of the Skies, but is he too late in changing his mind?

  • Episode 61

    61.Episode 61

    03-05-201745m
  • Episode 62

    62.Episode 62

    04-05-201745m
  • Episode 63

    63.Episode 63

    05-05-201745m
  • Episode 64

    64.Episode 64

    08-05-201745m
  • Episode 65

    65.Episode 65

    09-05-201745m
  • Episode 66

    66.Episode 66

    10-05-201745m
  • Episode 67

    67.Episode 67

    11-05-201745m
  • Episode 68

    68.Episode 68

    12-05-201745m
  • Episode 69

    69.Episode 69

    7.0
    12-05-201745m

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