Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ
TV Show · Drama · Crime

With Pablo Escobar's Medellin in decline, one of the most significant figures in the cartel -- Alias JJ -- has decided to turn himself in to authorities. While he's in prison, he must face his enemies and use all of the underhanded tactics he has learned to survive and regain his status as No. 1 inmate in the prison. While locked up, he also seeks to continue his reign of terror as a feared drug trafficker. The drama series is based on a book by John Jairo Velasquez, a former hit man for Escobar's Medellin.

2017 · 46m
Starring Juan Pablo Urrego, Natasha Klauss, Elkin Díaz
Director Luis Alberto Restrepo, Jorge Sandoval

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    After committing countless murders, JJ turns himself in to serve time in prison, but an unexpected twist leaves him exposed.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    The lives of JJ's wife and mother-in-law are threatened as Escobar's associates start being murdered.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    JJ discovers Mahecha's plan to help 3H escape prison; Alexandra is anxious to escape police custody with her mother.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    JJ offers Mahecha a new plan for 3H's escape; Alexandra seeks medical help for her mother while on the run from authorities.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    The investigators interrogate Rosa; the paramilitary prisoners continue to hold hostages and make new demands.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Episode 6
    Alexandra's jealousy overwhelms her loyalty to JJ; JJ and Mahecha make another attempt at securing 3H's freedom.
    42 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Juan Pablo Urrego
    Jhon Jairo Velásquez "Popeye"
  • Natasha Klauss
    Ana María Solozábal
  • Elkin Díaz
    Abel Mahecha
  • T‌V
    Toto Vega
    Iván Darío Urrego
  • R‌R
    Ramsés Ramos
    Tulio Galeno
  • Nicole Santamaría
    Alexandra Restrepo de Velásquez
  • Luis Mesa
    Ignacio Molina
  • Nelson Camayo
    Clemente Díaz
  • Amparo Grisales
    Mónica Machado
  • Roberto Mateos
    Dixon Rodríguez
  • C‌S
    Camilo Sáenz
    Durán

About

Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ

Drama

With Pablo Escobar's Medellin in decline, one of the most significant figures in the cartel -- Alias JJ -- has decided to turn himself in to authorities. While he's in prison, he must face his enemies and use all of the underhanded tactics he has learned to survive and regain his status as No. 1 inmate in the prison. While locked up, he also seeks to continue his reign of terror as a feared drug trafficker. The drama series is based on a book by John Jairo Velasquez, a former hit man for Escobar's Medellin.

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Studio
VIX
Released
2017
Rated
18+
Region of Origin
Colombia
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