Murphy and his partner, Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal), are positioned as the primary antagonists to the Medellín Cartel’s growing shadow. Notable Elements
The episode establishes that no side is purely "good," as the DEA and Colombian authorities often have to skirt the law to combat the cartel. Narcos 1x1
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