The show is inspired by the real-life capture of drug lord Cho Bong-haeng, though it takes dramatic liberties to keep the pacing relentless.
Beyond the leads, look out for Park Hae-soo (of Squid Game and Money Heist: Korea fame) as the NIS agent leading the operation, and a special appearance by Taiwanese star Chang Chen as a rival Chinese gang leader. The Accidental Narco - Season 1
Netflix deliberately retitled the series Narco-Saints in many regions to draw parallels to their popular Narcos and Narcos: Mexico franchises. It shares that same gritty, global scale, but with a unique K-drama lens. The show is inspired by the real-life capture