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Drug Lords: The Next Generation: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

National Geographic crime and documentary series (2020–present), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Drug Lords: The Next Generation is a crime and documentary series that aired on National Geographic, running since 2020 with 1 season and 6 episodes. Drug Lords: The Next Generation hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on June 17, 2020.

U.S. premiere: April 29, 2020
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: June 17, 2020

Where to watch Drug Lords: The Next Generation season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Drug Lords: The Next Generation season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	April 29, 2020 – June 17, 2020	Original U.S. run on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Drug Lords: The Next Generation season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Escobar's Apprentice	Wed, Apr 29, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Colombian Cocaine Boss	Wed, May 6, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	A Narco Speaks	Wed, May 13, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	High Demand	Wed, May 20, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Smuggler Down Under	Wed, May 27, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Narco Ghost	Wed, Jun 17, 2020 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Drug Lords: The Next Generation

Season 1: Season 1 of Drug Lords: The Next Generation aired from April 29, 2020 to June 17, 2020 on National Geographic (6 episodes).

Network / service: National Geographic (first aired April 29, 2020)
Official site: nationalgeographic.com

Common questions

How many seasons of Drug Lords: The Next Generation are there?

Drug Lords: The Next Generation has 1 season and 6 episodes listed, with the first airing on April 29, 2020.

Is Drug Lords: The Next Generation still on?

Drug Lords: The Next Generation hasn't been officially ended, but no new episodes are listed yet; the most recent aired on June 17, 2020.

Where can I watch Drug Lords: The Next Generation?

Drug Lords: The Next Generation originally aired on National Geographic in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check National Geographic's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.