Narco-Saints (Season 1)
Director: Yoon Jong-bin
Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Park Hae-soo, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Yeon-seok
Narco-Saints (also known as Suriname) is a gripping South Korean crime thriller series released in 2022 on Netflix. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, this six-episode series is inspired by real events and follows the intense journey of an ordinary entrepreneur who becomes entangled in a high-stakes drug operation in Suriname, South America.
The story centers on Kang In-gu (played by Ha Jung-woo), a businessman who travels to Suriname to start a skate fish business. However, his dreams of success quickly crumble when he is framed and thrown into a web of narcotics trafficking run by a Korean drug lord named Jeon Yo-hwan (played by Hwang Jung-min), who poses as a pastor. Caught between the cartel and the law, Kang is recruited by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), led by agent Choi Chang-ho (played by Park Hae-soo), to help bring Jeon down from the inside.
The show masterfully blends action, espionage, and drama, highlighting moral ambiguities and the cost of survival in a lawless world. With intense performances, stunning visuals of South America, and an edge-of-your-seat narrative, Narco-Saints explores the themes of deception, trust, and sacrifice.
Boasting a stellar cast including Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Yeon-seok, the series showcases the global scale of drug trafficking and the personal cost of undercover operations. Each episode builds suspense, culminating in a thrilling finale that keeps viewers on edge.
Whether you’re a fan of crime dramas or international thrillers, Narco-Saints delivers a compact yet powerful viewing experience. It’s a must-watch for those who enjoyed series like Narcos, Money Heist, or Vincenzo.
Narco-Saints (also known as Suriname) is a gripping South Korean crime thriller series released in 2022 on Netflix. Directed by Yoon Jong-bin, this six-episode series is inspired by real events and follows the intense journey of an ordinary entrepreneur who becomes entangled in a high-stakes drug operation in Suriname, South America.
The story centers on Kang In-gu (played by Ha Jung-woo), a businessman who travels to Suriname to start a skate fish business. However, his dreams of success quickly crumble when he is framed and thrown into a web of narcotics trafficking run by a Korean drug lord named Jeon Yo-hwan (played by Hwang Jung-min), who poses as a pastor. Caught between the cartel and the law, Kang is recruited by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), led by agent Choi Chang-ho (played by Park Hae-soo), to help bring Jeon down from the inside.
The show masterfully blends action, espionage, and drama, highlighting moral ambiguities and the cost of survival in a lawless world. With intense performances, stunning visuals of South America, and an edge-of-your-seat narrative, Narco-Saints explores the themes of deception, trust, and sacrifice.
Boasting a stellar cast including Jo Woo-jin and Yoo Yeon-seok, the series showcases the global scale of drug trafficking and the personal cost of undercover operations. Each episode builds suspense, culminating in a thrilling finale that keeps viewers on edge.
Whether you’re a fan of crime dramas or international thrillers, Narco-Saints delivers a compact yet powerful viewing experience. It’s a must-watch for those who enjoyed series like Narcos, Money Heist, or Vincenzo.