Surviving Escobar - Alias JJ (2017)
As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.
As the Medellín Cartel crumbles, Pablo Escobar's No. 1 hit man struggles to stay alive and gain respect in the prison hierarchy.
Surviving Escobar: Alias JJ follows the story of John Jairo Velásquez, also known as 'Popeye', the feared hitman and right-hand man of Pablo Escobar. After Escobar's downfall, JJ surrenders to the authorities and is imprisoned. The series focuses on his time in prison, where he must navigate a world of violence, corruption, and rival factions. As he seeks to survive in a dangerous environment without the protection of his former boss, JJ reflects on his past while trying to regain control of his future. The show blends crime, drama, and action, providing a gritty look at the aftermath of Escobar’s empire and the personal struggles of one of its most notorious members.