: Infuriated by his public downfall, Escobar orders the assassination of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, an act that historically escalated the war between the cartels and the Colombian state. Critical Review
The episode focuses on the immediate aftermath of Escobar's election to Congress and the swift retaliation from the Colombian government: Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord S01E12
: Parra's portrayal of Escobar's transition from a calculating politician to a vengeful criminal is highlighted as a series high point. He manages to capture how Escobar was "both loved and feared to such an extent". : Infuriated by his public downfall, Escobar orders
: The National Police successfully dismantle a massive cocaine laboratory hidden in the jungle, dealing a significant financial and symbolic blow to the Medellín Cartel. : Infuriated by his public downfall