Griselda
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Griselda

"A woman of substance."

7.2
Yr 2024
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization shows Griselda Blanco's journey from Medellín to becoming "the Godmother" of Miami's drug empire.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Critics generally praised Griselda as a compelling, high-octane crime drama anchored by a transformative lead performance from Sofía Vergara. Reviewers commended Vergara for completely immersing herself in the brutal role of the Colombian cartel leader, balancing her cutthroat ambition and cold-blooded violence with genuine maternal devotion.

While the series earned high marks for its pacing, period aesthetic, and stylish tension, some critics noted that the narrative treads familiar gangster-drama territory. Several reviewers observed that the later episodes lean heavily into predictable genre tropes, prioritizing bloody set pieces over deeper thematic commentary or sharply differentiating itself from previous cartel sagas.

“As Griselda Blanco, Vergara (who also serves as executive producer) practically dissolves into the role, delivering an astonishing performance.”

“Sofía Vergara is fascinating and cutthroat as real-life drug queenpin, Griselda Blanco in the tantalizing Netflix series 'Griselda.'”

“Later episodes squander setting up potential rich seams that could have differentiated the series more sharply from Narcos – and the many other drug cartel films and dramas there have been.”

Transmission Paths

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Netflix
US • UK • CA
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US • CA • UK
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Keywords

based on true story miniseries true crime cartel 1980s slow burn gritty
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Details

First Aired
January 25, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
422