The team behind the Netflix series Narcos have once again tackled the cocaine trade, but this time featuring the notorious Griselda Blanco, who established a massive organization in Miami. Sophia Vergara, best known for her comic chops on Modern Family, has added prosthetics to more closely approximate the character’s looks. She’s in almost every scene and her layered performance is the best thing about the series. The story is full of betrayals and violence, as expected for a drug drama, while the production design and costumes elevate the visual appeal. Ironically, they’re even watching Scarface in one scene, a tribute to a much better film. There’s nothing original or outstanding in this by-the-numbers venture, but it moves well and keeps interest. (Six one-hour eps) 
(3 / 5)