While Andor fans are still recovering from the third season, and Disney — as always — is frantically figuring out how to continue the story, now is the perfect time to discover another standout role by Diego Luna — and possibly one of the best of his career.
We’re talking about the three-season crime drama Narcos: Mexico, which has already scored 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and is widely regarded as one of the strongest entries in the narco-thriller genre.
Luna’s new level — not a spy, but a cartel king
Before Luna became Cassian Andor, he took on an equally complex role — Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, a real-life figure who helped lay the foundations of Mexico’s drug trade. In Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico, Luna doesn’t just portray another antihero. His character is a cold-blooded architect of an empire, a man who step by step turns scattered groups of drug traffickers into a single machine. He terrifies, he captivates, and he is the undeniable heart of the series.
Luna delivers a masterful transformation: from ambitious police officer to ruthless cartel boss. There’s no romanticism here. His Félix is no noble outlaw, no Robin Hood in a suit. He thinks only of power and money — and will do anything to get them.
Why it’s worth watching
Narcos: Mexico isn’t just a continuation or spinoff of the original Narcos. It’s a standalone, powerful story that skillfully balances politics, crime, and personal drama.
It boasts sharp writing and award-worthy performances. True, Netflix didn’t promote the project with the same intensity as Narcos, but in terms of quality, Narcos: Mexico is easily its equal. Just look at the ratings on IMDb — 98,000 people have rated it 8.3.
Better than Andor?
A bold claim, but in terms of pure drama — quite possible. If Andor is a cold, atmospheric spy story about freedom and sacrifice, then Narcos: Mexico is a raw, intense, and grim thriller.
And if you admired Luna’s tense work in Star Wars, you won’t be disappointed here either. The series is already complete — and that’s arguably a plus: three seasons, no dragging, no filler. A story with a clear beginning, climax, and ending — not yet another 10-chapter franchise.
