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By Melissa Camacho
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Violence, swearing in unsettling coming-of-age Escobar tale.
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Dear Killer Nannies
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What's the Story?
Inspired by actual events, DEAR KILLER NANNIES (aka Criado por sicarios) is a TV drama about the late Colombian cartel leader Pablo Escobar from his son's point of view. It's 1984, and seven-year-old Juan Pablo, aka "Juampi" (Miguel Angeles García), enjoys a privileged life with his family in Medellín thanks to what he believes is his father's (John Leguizamo) job as a humble and caring congressman. But his beloved dad is very busy, and Juampi is lonely and always accompanied by a team of bodyguards, who he considers his caregivers and friends. This eclectic group of "nannies," which includes Angie (Juanita Molina), Tina (Danharry Colorado), Yerry (Julián Bustamente), El Dorado (Rafael Zea), Kiss (Andrés Delgado), Lagaña (Julián Díaz), and newbie Rodri (Julián Zuluaga), are actually Pablo Escobar's hitmen. To the dismay of his wife Victoria (Laura Rodríguez), they often expose Juampi to the dangers of their adult world. When Juampi discovers the truth about his father, he must learn how to reconcile the love he has for him while distancing himself from his criminal career. This is especially hard to do when he becomes a teenager (played by Miguel Tamayo) and is expected to be the head of the family while his father is in and out of hiding. Things get worse in 1993, when Pablo Escobar is killed and now 16-year-old Juampi (Janer Villareal) unwillingly inherits his father's legacy while simultaneously grieving his death.
Is It Any Good?
The unsettling series gives viewers a largely autobiographical look at the life of a man who grew up struggling to reconcile his unconditional love for a father who was also one of the most powerful and wealthiest drug lords in modern history. Dear Killer Nannies is heavily based on the life and personal memoirs of Juan Pablo Escobar (who also goes by the name Sebastián Marroquín) and features him as the show's narrator, which raises questions about how much of Dear Killer Nannies is a work of fiction.
Juampi's story is told in the form of flashbacks that are separated into two narratives, each one marking a major and difficult turning point in his life thanks to his father's choices. It's reasonably easy to follow, but the frequent jumps in time limit deeper character development, leaving you wanting to know more about the adults who were central to Juampi's childhood beyond his dad. Regardless, there are enough interesting (and harrowing) plot points to keep viewers entertained by the overall tale.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the reasons Pablo Escobar was considered to be the "Robin Hood" of his community. Is this how television and movies have portrayed him over the years? Why?
Dear Killer Nannies is marketed as a work of fiction inspired by real events. How difficult is it to turn someone's personal memoir into a work of fiction? Can you think of some that have been particularly successful or unsuccessful?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 1, 2026
- Cast : Juan Pablo Escobar , John Leguizamo , Juanita Molina
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Dads )
- Character Strengths : Communication
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- Last updated : April 6, 2026
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