Andrés López López
Director
The Cartel (2008)
Season 2
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.
Released June 4, 2008
Episode 45 min
14+
S2E1 - Declaring war
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.
May 17, 2010, midnight
S2E2 - Hidden Lies
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E3 - Dangerous Agreements
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E4 - Lost Freedom
Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a prison escape.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E5 - Innocent Fugitives
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E6 - The Art of Trafficking
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E7 - Innocent Guilt
Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the police.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E8 - Sealing The Deal
Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to police.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E9 - Accidental Truth
Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E10 - Instigating Temptations
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E11 - Blackmail
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E12 - Last Encounter
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E13 - Innocent Lives
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E14 - Playing With Fire
In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E15 - Dirty Business
Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E16 - A Life For A Life
In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E17 - Dangerous Acts
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E18 - Death Sentence
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E19 - The Protectors
Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E20 - Despicable Schemes
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E21 - Avenging the Dead
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E22 - Mistaken identity
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E23 - Unexpected Enemy
El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipments.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E24 - The cop and the snitch
Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E25 - Entrapment
Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his home.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E26 - Immunity pact
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E27 - Playing With Fire
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E28 - Dirty Games
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E29 - Extortions
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E30 - Incessant corruptions
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E31 - Devious plans
Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held prisoner.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E32 - Undercover cop
With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug connection.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E33 - The boss' wife
After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by police.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E34 - Innocent blood
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E35 - Dangerous mistakes
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.
May 19, 2010, midnight
S2E36 - Sweet Revenge
Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to Cartagena.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E37 - Running prey
In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens Doménico.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E38 - Tempting addictions
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E39 - The last voyage
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E40 - Last mission
Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is intercepted.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E41 - A new beginning
Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her identity.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E42 - Pandora's box
Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic pills.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E43 - Model behavior
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E44 - Tortures, Lies & threats
While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his niece.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E45 - Unnplaned actions
Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his income.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E46 - Survival of the fittest
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E47 - Lost innocence
After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to Madrid.
May 18, 2010, midnight
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S2E48 - Unfortunate witness
DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E49 - The beginning of the end
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.
May 18, 2010, midnight
S2E50 - The finale
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.
Nov. 17, 2010, midnight
Network: Caracol TV
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 4815 min.
Released: June 4, 2008
Last Air Date: Nov. 17, 2010, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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