Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami is a 2021 Netflix six-part documentary series directed by Billy Corben. It follows the rise and fall of Miami drug lords Sal Magluta and Willy Falcon, who were accused of smuggling about 75 tons of cocaine into the United States. The show explores how their empire grew, the people involved, and how law enforcement eventually brought them down.
Episodes:
- Willy & Sal
- 75 Tons
- Mountain of Evidence
- Only in Miami
- Femme Fatale
- Adios, Muchachos
Production details:
- Format: Documentary series
- Episodes: 6, about 40–50 minutes each
- Production company: Rakontur Production
- Language: English (United States)
- Opening theme: Blood Sport (composer: Carlos José Alvarez)
- Theme music by Pitbull
- First release: August 4, 2021
Reception:
- Rotten Tomatoes: 100% rating based on 7 reviews (average 8.3/10)
- Positive notes from critics like Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) and Brian Tallerico (RogerEbert.com), who praised its storytelling and access to various perspectives
- Some critique from BuzzFeed News for glamorizing the drug trade and not fully addressing the harm caused
- The Guardian covered the broader story of the Miami power players featured
Awards:
- Won the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Video
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami is part of the Cocaine Cowboys documentary series, detailing how the Miami drug trade shaped the city’s history.
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