Episode 1
Declaring war
45m
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.
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The Cartel
2008TV-MA2 seasons7.6 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Cartel
Cast
Paulina GálvezKatherineCarlos Augusto MaldonadoMiguel
Manolo CardonaMartín González 'El Fresita'
Juliana GalvisEliana Saldarriaga
Robinson DíazMilton Jiménez 'El Cabo'
Diego CadavidPepe Cadena
Juan Pablo RabaPirulito
Sandra ReyesAmparo CadenaCredits
- Created by
- Andrés López López
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 107
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- El Cartel de los Sapos
Networks & production
Caracol TVColombia
Themes
telenovela
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Hidden Lies
45m
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.
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Episode 3
Dangerous Agreements
45m
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.
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Episode 4
Lost Freedom
45m
Don Mario searches for Caremotor, threatening anyone who might hide his prey. Pirulo talks to Luis Fernando, a Brazilian capo, about a prison escape.
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Episode 5
Innocent Fugitives
45m
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.
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Episode 6
The Art of Trafficking
45m
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.
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Episode 7
Innocent Guilt
45m
Peter congratulates Pepe on his informant work, while Juan B names Rocky the head of border distribution. Valderrama is delivered to the police.
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Episode 8
Sealing The Deal
45m
Madero discovers Caremotor is sending drugs by submarine, while Pepe strikes a deal with Farid. Pirulo learns his accountant surrendered to police.
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Episode 9
Accidental Truth
45m
Larissa discovers her husband has a mistress, while Racines moves into el Puma's house. Madero learns Caremotor's sub coordinates.
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Episode 10
Instigating Temptations
45m
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.
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Episode 11
Blackmail
45m
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.
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Episode 12
Last Encounter
45m
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.
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Episode 13
Innocent Lives
45m
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.
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Episode 14
Playing With Fire
45m
In Ecuador, Madero finally catches Caremotor, while the paramilitary try to nab Puma in Colombia. Racines and Andrea continue their affair.
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Episode 15
Dirty Business
45m
Caremotor is sent to Colombia for prosecution, while Zully's husband threatens her at the clinic and Cabo becomes interested in model Vicky.
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Episode 16
A Life For A Life
45m
In Colombia, Caremotor learns that his family was murdered by Mario's men. Puma tries to kill his wife.
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Episode 17
Dangerous Acts
45m
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.
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Episode 18
Death Sentence
45m
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.
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Episode 19
The Protectors
45m
Cabo flees after a shootout at a bar, Rocky and Johanna grow closer and Madero captures a key player.
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Episode 20
Despicable Schemes
45m
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.
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Episode 21
Avenging the Dead
45m
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.
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Episode 22
Mistaken identity
45m
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.
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Episode 23
Unexpected Enemy
45m
El Pájarraco tells Madero and Agent Peter about Teto's and Mario's operations, while Antena reveals information on boss Caliche's drug shipments.
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Episode 24
The cop and the snitch
45m
Plagued by stomach pain, Cabo visits his doctor, who speculates that he may have colon cancer. Pepe and Anestesia confer with the DEA agent.
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Episode 25
Entrapment
45m
Madero captures Don Teto, while Antenas aids the DEA in confiscating Caliche's merchandise in the Bahamas, and Caliche arranges to flee his home.
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Episode 26
Immunity pact
45m
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.
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Episode 27
Playing With Fire
45m
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.
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Episode 28
Dirty Games
45m
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.
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Episode 29
Extortions
45m
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.
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Episode 30
Incessant corruptions
45m
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.
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Episode 31
Devious plans
45m
Tipped off by Anestesia, Verdugo arrests Rocky. Larissa also faces arrest and Johana is questioned, while Patricia and her husband are held prisoner.
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Episode 32
Undercover cop
45m
With help from his henchmen, Caliche prepares to bust Larissa out of jail, while Johana opens up to authorities about the Mexican drug connection.
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Episode 33
The boss' wife
45m
After Patricia reports agent Sam for corruption, she undergoes a life-saving operation to remove a tumor. Caliche, meanwhile, is trapped by police.
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Episode 34
Innocent blood
45m
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.
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Episode 35
Dangerous mistakes
45m
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.
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Episode 36
Sweet Revenge
45m
Vicky discovers Cabo has been unfaithful, then meets Milton's son, while Antena plants microphones in the modeling agency. Pepe escapes to Cartagena.
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Episode 37
Running prey
45m
In Cartagena, Pepe buys a truck using dollars recovered from his stash, while Olano learns that Amparo is out of prison. Anestesia threatens Doménico.
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Episode 38
Tempting addictions
45m
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.
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Episode 39
The last voyage
45m
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.
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Episode 40
Last mission
45m
Olano transfers Doménico's assets to boss Amparo, while Anestesia warns Buñuelo about the lawyer. Cabo's overseas cocaine shipment is intercepted.
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Episode 41
A new beginning
45m
Caliche gets out of prison, but Primo is captured by Venezuelan police. Cabo kills Gen. Morales' informer, while snitch Zully changes her identity.
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Episode 42
Pandora's box
45m
Caliche meets with Antenas, while Oliver makes a deal concerning Paredón's whereabouts, and Milton confronts an exporter of hallucinogenic pills.
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Episode 43
Model behavior
45m
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.
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Episode 44
Tortures, Lies & threats
45m
While Morales learns that Cabo has returned to Colombia, thwarting his revenge plot, Oliver tries to hand over Paredón with help from his niece.
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Episode 45
Unnplaned actions
45m
Estupiñán faces justice from his countrymen, while Calero arrests Leo. Caliche's wife, meanwhile, grows suspicious about the source of his income.
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Episode 46
Survival of the fittest
45m
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.
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Episode 47
Lost innocence
45m
After Vicky provides information on Cabo, Calero launches an operation against the trafficker. Pepe learns of plans to bring his daughter to Madrid.
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Episode 48
Unfortunate witness
45m10.0 / 10
DEA agents capture Paredón, while Rocky is freed on the condition he meet publicly with Johana. Caliche exacts his sly revenge.
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Episode 49
The beginning of the end
45m
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.
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Episode 50
The finale
45mFinale
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.
Where to watch The CartelEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
