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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix drops 'thrilling' true-story police drama perfect for Narcos fans
A new 12-part series has been released on Netflix and has been gaining a lot of attention from fans who are describing the show as "thrilling" and "so good" Narcos enthusiasts are being encouraged to check out a gripping new police drama rooted in real events, which has just landed on Netflix. Viewers have already taken to social media in droves to heap praise on the 12-episode series, which draws inspiration from real-life incidents and chronicles a police unit pursuing American criminals south of the border. The show in question is The Gringo Hunters, and it tracks a secretive Mexican special forces squad who pursue American fugitives along the US-Mexico border. Yet their mission takes a deeply personal turn when a colleague is killed, forcing them to track down the murderer. The official description reveals how "as they try to stay under the radar to seek justice, they're forced to contend with corruption from inside their ranks". The programme boasts Narcos: Mexico veterans Mayra Hermosillo and José María Yazpik as Gloria Carbajal and Joaquin Meyer-Rodríguez respectively. A third Narcos: Mexico alumnus joins the cast, with Manuel Masalva taking on the character of Beto. Audiences might also spot Yellowstone spin-off 1923 actor Sebastian Roché, who once more portrays a man of the cloth - this time as Father Elliot Murphy. The programme takes its cue from the International Liaison Unit of the Baja California State Police, headquartered in Tijuana. This specialist team focuses on hunting down American fugitives who flee across the Mexican border hoping to dodge the US justice system. Fans have already devoured all 12 instalments and have flocked to social media platforms to voice their opinions. A user on X, previously known as Twitter, raved: "The Gringo Hunter has a thrilling story with plenty of action and a great cast. Highly recommended! 9/10". Over on Reddit, Complete_Ad_4253 posted: "I lived 5 years in Tijuana. I am loving the series, it so accurate in every way." Another Redditor, Positive_Fill_932, chimed in: "Soooo good! Loving it so far."
The Review Geek
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has The Gringo Hunters been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed or Cancelled? The Gringo Hunters is the latest crime drama series on Netflix, armed with a simple but effective story, compelling characters and 12 episodes of action-packed thrills. Having watched the first season in its entirety, you may be wondering if this one has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! What is The Gringo Hunters about? Split across 12 crazy episodes, The Gringo Hunters follows a unit of Tijuana police who work to track down U.S. fugitives in Mexico. The Gringo Hunters set out to try and find these individuals, all the while wrestling with their own interpersonal issues. Has The Gringo Hunters been renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, The Gringo Hunters has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Netflix would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, The Gringo Hunters has had a pretty mixed reaction online from audiences and critics alike. Given the way this show is set up, and the ending we receive, we're predicting that this will not be renewed for a second season. Mexican series tend to be quite hit or miss on the streamer regarding views and this one could go either way. Having said that, we do also know that completion rate is a massive metric for these streamers so that could play a pivotal role here. For now, we'll have to wait and see what happens but it does seem like we'll be seeing more of Nico, Gloria and Camila in the future! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about The Gringo Hunters season 2 at this point given Netflix haven't officially renewed or cancelled this one. Given the first season's conclusion, it does seem like it could be brought back for another case to tackle, but we'll have to wait and see. The show ends the main case but does leave things open for a potential sequel. If it does return, expect another 12 episode season order and the main cast and crew to return. We will update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check this page out in the near future. Would you like to see The Gringo Hunters return for a second season? What's been your favourite part of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Time Magazine
09-07-2025
- Time Magazine
The True Story Behind Netflix's The Gringo Hunters
For more than two decades, a special team of Mexican police officers has quietly worked along the northern border to track down and deport foreign fugitives who cross into Mexico to escape criminal charges in their home countries. Known unofficially as The Gringo Hunters, the team operates out of Tijuana and specializes in locating and removing these fugitives—mostly Americans—who enter Mexico hoping to evade the U.S. legal system. Officially, they are called the International Liaison Unit of the Baja California State Police. Their real-life operations inspired Netflix's new series The Gringo Hunters (Los Gringo Hunters), premiering July 9. The drama is based on a 2022 Washington Post article that offered a rare look into how the unit tracks, arrests, and deports fugitives with speed and discretion. Here's everything you need to know about the real gringo hunters behind the Netflix series. A unit few outside Mexico had ever heard of Since its founding in 2002, the unit has deported more than 1,600 fugitives—mostly American men wanted for serious crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, sexual offenses, and drug trafficking. They average about 13 arrests per month. Among those captured are fugitives on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, serial killers, and billionaires accused of securities fraud. The Gringo Hunters work in plain clothes, drive unmarked vehicles, and rely on intelligence from U.S. agencies such as the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Marshals. They are trained in both Mexican and U.S. legal systems and focus exclusively on high-impact cases. Part of their training includes observing people who stand out in Mexican communities—an essential skill when tracking suspects who often try to blend in. For example, fugitives often wear more shorts and flip-flops than locals and speak little Spanish. Officers also watch for erratic behavior and physical characteristics such as tattoos or scars documented in U.S. criminal databases. Instead of going through lengthy extradition procedures, the unit uses immigration violations to deport suspects quickly. Most arrests are completed within hours. Since U.S. agents cannot operate independently in Mexico, they rely on Mexican police to carry out arrests. This is not formal extradition, which requires a court process. Technically, fugitives are deported for breaking Mexican immigration law. The case that revealed the unit to the world Until 2022, the unit was largely unknown outside law enforcement circles. That changed when Washington Post international investigative correspondent Kevin Sieff embedded with the team as they prepared to arrest Damion Salinas, a 21-year-old American accused of murder in California. Sieff's article details how officers tracked Salinas in Ensenada, confirmed his identity, and coordinated with U.S. Marshals. The arrest took place roadside and was over within seconds. Salinas was deported almost immediately. The article offered a rare window into the unit's daily tactics and low-profile approach. Officers spend hours conducting surveillance in neighborhoods where fugitives are believed to be hiding. They travel in unmarked vehicles and avoid wearing uniforms to reduce the risk of alerting suspects. The quiet rewriting of a border narrative The unit's nickname emerged informally among locals as shorthand for their mission: finding and detaining foreign fugitives who believe crossing into Mexico puts them beyond the reach of justice. While the team does not officially embrace the name, it reflects a reversal of the traditional border narrative. Instead of Mexicans fleeing north, Americans are hiding south of the border, and being tracked down by Mexican law enforcement. Although Netflix's The Gringo Hunters dramatizes their story, the real officers operate quietly and efficiently. They arrest fugitives and swiftly return them to face justice, often without public attention or fanfare. Their work requires patience, precision, and close coordination with U.S. law enforcement.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New on Netflix July 5-11: our expert picks the 7 shows and movies to binge this week
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Where I live the new TV schedule is slow, but Netflix gets new releases from around the world and so my weekly list of new movies and shows on Netflix takes us around the globe. As part of my job as What to Watch's streaming editor, every week I look through every new Netflix Original coming to the world's biggest streaming service, and pick a handful of the most-watch additions that people are bound to watch. I only include ones that would be worthy of our lists of the best Netflix shows and best Netflix movies, bringing you only the top picks. This week the list is of new Netflix Originals coming between Saturday, July 5 and Friday, July 11. Netflix's Trainwreck series of hour-long docs based on headline-grabbing events continues with The Real Project X, which lands on Tuesday, July 8. The name alludes to an American coming-of-age film called Project X. The doc looks at a 2012 party in Haren, Netherlands, in which a 16-year-old accidentally made a Facebook event listing public instead of private. What transpired was a party that saw tens of thousands of prospective attendees, and slowly turned into a riot on the streets. Releases on Tuesday, July 8 From Netherlands we move over to Mexico for The Gringo Hunters, which comes out on Wednesday, July 9 and tells a story inspired by real workers. The Gringo Hunters is about a Mexican police unit which hunts down American criminals escaping across the border. Over several episodes they'll investigate cases and try to bring to justice runaways. Releases on Wednesday, July 9 Back to Europe! New thriller series Under a Dark Sun is set in Provence, France, on a prestigious flower farm. The series is about a mother on the run who finds work as a picker at the farm, however she becomes the prime suspect in the murder case of the owner of the farm. As the case continues it emerges that she was the next in line for the estate as she has secret connections with the family who owns it. Releases on Wednesday, July 9 Netflix loves its Asian-made zombie movies and the latest one is called Ziam, which was made in Thailand and comes out this week. Ziam follows a retired boxer who gives up his job to spend time with his girlfriend. However, the doctor where this girlfriend works is attacked by zombies and so he must dust off his knuckles and use his boxing fortitude to fight through the creatures and rescue his partner. Releases on Wednesday, July 9 Netflix fans might recognize the lead of the new German thriller Brick, as Matthias Schweighöfer was also in Army of the Dead and Army of Thieves on the streamer back in 2021. The movie, which is possibly a sci-fi or a horror (The description isn't clear), is about the residents of an apartment building who wake up one day to find a giant wall blocking them in the building. The tenants need to work together to find a way out and work out what's happening to them. Releases on Thursday, July 10 The only American production of the week, Too Much is an anticipated rom-com series created by Lena Dunham which you can watch this week. Too Much is about a New York woman who's rapidly losing friends, and eventually her partner leaves her too. She decides to start again by moving to London and upon arriving, quickly finds a new partner. However this man has just as much wrong with him as she has with her, and they need to improve together if their relationship is going to work. Releases on Friday, July 11 We return to the Netherlands for our final Netflix Original for the week. Almost Cops is a Dutch buddy cop movie, as you can probably tell from the name. The film is set in Rotterdam and tells of an officer trying to make his neighborhood safer, who's paired with a demoted ex detective on the job. As they work they realize that they both knew a murdered person who was dear to them, so they team up to get to the bottom of the crime. Releases on Friday, July 11
Mint
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
From The Old Guard 2 to Too Much: Top Netflix picks for July 2025
Netflix is rolling out an exciting mix of new movies and series this July, offering something for every kind of viewer. From high-octane action in The Old Guard 2 to Lena Dunham's romantic comedy Too Much, the month is packed with binge-worthy content. Fans of fantasy, crime and mystery will also find plenty to watch, with The Sandman returning and new titles like Untamed and The Gringo Hunters joining the list. Here's a look at what's streaming this month: Charlize Theron returns as Andy in this action-packed sequel. After losing her immortality, she must fight alongside her team against evil counterparts. With globe-trotting scenes and slick storytelling, it is one of Netflix's most anticipated July releases. The final season of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed adaptation is here. Tom Sturridge's Morpheus races toward closure as he confronts past mistakes, long-lost family, and enemies from ages gone by. Expect drama, emotion and fantasy all wrapped together. Set in Tijuana, this gripping Mexican crime drama follows a special police unit that tracks down American fugitives hiding across the border. Based on real cases, it offers suspense with a local lens. Lena Dunham's new rom-com series stars Megan Stalter as Jessica, who moves to London post-breakup. When she meets a charming musician, her dreams of a storybook romance get complicated. Heartfelt, funny and messy in all the right ways. Eric Bana leads this moody neo-noir mystery set in Yosemite. He plays a flawed investigator solving a young woman's murder. Haunting visuals and a strong supporting cast bring this one to life. If you missed it earlier, now is your chance. The full run of this psychological hacker drama starring Rami Malek is coming to Netflix, delivering suspense, social commentary and powerful performances. The sequel to the beloved comedy makes its debut. Expect nostalgia, outrageous humour and golf course chaos as Happy swings again. The eerie survival thriller continues with more twists, trauma and secrets from the wilderness. If Season 1 hooked you, Season 2 would not disappoint. This docuseries dives deep into the lives of pro football quarterbacks. With more drama, off-field insight, and behind-the-scenes tension, this is a must-watch for sports fans. Time travel and second chances collide in this British sci-fi thriller. When a secret organisation lets you reset time to save the world, or someone you love, what could go wrong? The sequel releases on July 2, 2025. Yes, Season 2 concludes the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic series. It is a romantic comedy about heartbreak and self-discovery, created by Lena Dunham. It is a mix of neo-noir and mystery, set in the US national parks.
