The Sicario Effect

December 2017- Los Angeles. Shortly after returning from Medellin, we start to examine Popeye's claims of repentance, when a startling event occurs, sending this story in an entirely new and unexpected direction. It all starts with a birthday party, for a man called "Tom".

Preview of Episode 12. Coming Monday November 12, 2018.

Jhon Jairo Velasquez Vasquez was once Escobar's chief assassin. He committed unspeakable acts of violence. Now after 23 years in prison, he's out. For a lot of people this isn't enough. But Popeye would disagree and say he served his debt to society. But he's not your ordinary criminal. And Colombia isn't a simple place. For more information, credits and bonus features visit www.thesicarioeffect.com

Preview of Episode 11. Coming Monday November 5, 2018.

The Medellin Cartel was like a cult and Pablo Escobar, its leader, but by 1989 the façade of invincibility would crack. The hunt to capture Pablo was intensifying, and the barriers protecting him would soon begin to fall. After learning the cops were tracking his own men, Pablo shifts his strategy, instead of remaining shielded by sicarios, he orders Popeye and others to turn themselves into police, opting to be guarded by one man. Shortly after entering jail, Popeye is forced to confront life without Escobar.

Preview of Episode 10. Coming Monday October 29, 2018.

By August of 1989, Luis Carlos Galan was the most popular politician in Colombia, overshadowing his rivals in the presidential election. He understood the nation's problems and offered hope for the future. Galan supported extradition and viewed narcotrafficking as a threat to the country's stability. For Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, preventing Galan from becoming President of Colombia was their top priority. As Pablo's chief hitman, Popeye participated in the act that changed the country forever

Preview of Episode 9. Coming Monday October 22, 2018.

In January of 1988, over the course of eight days, Popeye directed and personally participated in a two-stage terrorist operation which included the kidnapping of then Bogota mayoral candidate, (and future President), Andres Pastrana, and the kidnapping of Colombia's Inspector General, Carlos Mauro Hoyos. These brazen acts shocked the nation and threatened the national security of Colombia.

Preview of Episode 8. Coming Monday October 15, 2018.