Disclaimer* I will not be talking about any events, but simply scraping the surface on the concepts created on the show and how it makes a worth watching.
This show is the first I have given a 5 star for. Let me explain. The plot is incredible. Why? Because it's based on a real timeline (some events are fictionalized). Everything seems very hand-in-hand when it comes to cause and effect relation. For example, when people crave cocaine, they need a supplier (World wide cocaine demand helped the whole operation for South America's drug empire to begin). Also, it teaches valuable lessons. You'll notice that all throughout the show, especially with characters like Acosta, Rafael, but most importantly, Felix Gallardo (the main character). It's not bad to be fascinated by such men in the world of narcotics. I mean, they were to an extent geniuses with all they accomplished. However, one takeaway that I learned was to always be aware of what you have, because if you don't, you'll regret it once you lose it. Overall, a show worth watching.