Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Finale Explained by Scoot McNairy & Diego Luna

Narcos: Mexico Season 2 Finale Explained by Scoot McNairy & Diego Luna
Warning: Spoilers are discussed in this interview
With Narcos: Mexico season 2 now streaming on Netflix, I recently sat down with Scoot McNairy and Diego Luna for an exclusive interview. During the wide-ranging conversation, they talked about filming the season finale and why it reminded them of a scene from Michael Mann’s Heat, what fans would be surprised to learn about the making of the series, what they will always remember from the making of season 2, what it would take for any of the drug kingpins to walk away from the life, and a lot more.
Narcos: Mexico season 2 continues the story of Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo (Luna), as he struggles to grow his empire while maintaining control over the various members of his organization. Meanwhile, the American effort to get revenge for the death of Kiki Camerana (Michael Pena) leads them down a dark path. The cycle of violence rages on. Narcos: Mexico season 2 also stars Alyssa Diaz, Teresa Ruiz, Alejandro Edda, Gerardo Taracena, and Jose Maria Yazpik.
Check out what he had to say in the player above, and below is exactly what we talked about.
Scoot McNairy and Diego Luna:
• McNairy & Luna talk about the season finale and filming the conversation between the two of them.
• How the finale felt like the conversation between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Heat.
• How Felix is laying out the future and what will happen now that he’s locked up.
• What would it take for Felix or any of the other drug kingpins to walk away from the life?
• What might surprise Narcos fans about the making of the series?
• What will they always remember from the making of Narcos: Mexico season 2?
• How much did they know about the arc of the season?
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[@yasarkhan672]

Diego Luna should be given tons of awards.

[@Don-po8vl]

i also liked the other guy good actor for his part

[@coolestguyinusa1]

Really? Not hating on him but felt like he wanted to laugh all the time when playing his character.

[@Don-po8vl]

@@coolestguyinusa1 dont agree he looked like he been trough a lot in the show i could see him being what he was in real life.

[@vanish4all]

@@coolestguyinusa1 Him and pablo acosta guy's part is really good

[@JonathanBrandonBissoo]

Literally everyone in all of Narcos should be getting Grammys.

[@blueskybelyr]

They both deserve awards for that final scene. Diego especially. God it was chilling as hell, it was like Felix wasn't even trying to appear normal anymore. He had fully become a monster.

[@thenightking6662]

For sure! The way he blatantly mocks the way KiKi was tortured and his I got nothing left attitude was a great end to his character

[@anthonyantanaitis1720]

Loved the series. Diego was awesome but I disagree when he said Felix was a victim of the system

[@Iroon2007]

@@anthonyantanaitis1720 He was a victim of his own mistakes.

[@SaFaO]

He knew how to control his animals...

[@mitchellnaeymirad7670]

Anthony Antanaitis he was still a “victim” of the powers at be, of the corrupt system that was in place and making sure it stayed in power, just not a sympathetic one. He was just a pawn for them.

[@navyryder]

The best TV show right now, it’s like watching 10 hours of The Godfather. And whole Narcos series one of the best of all time. It should be nominated for Emmys and Golden Globes!

[@BUDDAz1g]

Cant call it a tv show tho lol

[@cespedes083]

@@BUDDAz1g yhea you right this is not a show is based on a thru story very close to the real story!!

[@MrSKinspires]

Better call Saul is better. The writing is as good as it was in Breaking Bad. People sleeping on BCS

[@Holland4evahh]

NavyRider 93 Did you also watch Gomorra on Netflix? Same type of show and for at the same lvl as Narcos.

[@nyloves0216]

I love how dark Félix’s character got and the shots of him alone and strained. Totally different from when he started it was fast fun and crazy

[@alexmarquez2639]

The Ending was intresting af

[@BostonsF1nest]

It was prophetic

[@juanito5048]

Now the real war begins between the Carteles

[@bird2704]

Alex Marquez you probably don’t know the real story. Felix actually ended up controlling the cartels while being in jail until he got transferred into a maximum prison

[@yudithdm9302]

@Notorious... it doesn’t give anything away, it is based on real life events Mexicans know very well.

[@JR-mt2bc]

Yudith DM some of it was wrong tho

[@RWMoortgat]

Look how warm and friendly Diego looks here - but on the show he has dead, hollow eyes. That's great, subtle, effective acting. Love him!

[@solieltheisen1356]

Im so inlove with him heheheheh

[@mariolisa2832]

Well said agree 100%

[@rajatjoshi9768]

One of the exciting point of the series was McNairy's narration Damn, that voice!!

[@tomral7294]

The geezer who who played Steve Murphy in original Narcos was better bro but this geezers voice was good too.

[@mariolisa2832]

Yeah his voice he sounds like he just smoked the fattest zoot to himself lool

[@jielcm2726]

Steve Murphy had a lower VO, IMO

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

But for some reason they chose the reporter to narrate season 3. Walt should've still been the narrator.

[@BostonsF1nest]

These two actors both killed their roles and the ending especially... Walt may have won the battle but the war is still raging on and Miguel got the last laugh. Imo it was the best season of narcos yet solely because of how it was filmed. Felt more like a movie than the previous seasons of narcos which felt more like your typical mini series. Don’t get me wrong every season so far has been phenomenal but this last season was on another level.

[@amit77]

The Kids Nice the real story of what happened to Miguel after his incarceration shows he didn't have the last laugh at all.

[@deluxien8825]

@@amit77 well,he talk about narcos here,not the "real story". even Walt is just a fictional character tbh

[@mat_v]

No one won bro, everyone lost.

[@dunkindoughnut167]

I thought it was fucking awesome.

[@hbp437]

Walt lost with head banged to the ground which narcos r u talking abt

[@JoseGuzman-jn9pe]

I hate that it’s only 10 episodes 😩

[@bodybuilding4lifebab]

Jose Guzman me too bro

[@chuyozuna2398]

Jose Guzman I also hate that there was only 2 episodes that were 45 minutes

[@monte6241]

Me too man,i just finished watching it.The best show ever

[@tylerwhitten50]

Jose Guzman it needed 12, this new season was the best season

[@grasakfairy8969]

Carlos Duque - they actually announced it?

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Diego Luna seems like such a nice guy. Excellent acting on his part over the entire series too.

[@amiriqbalfaizal]

Ironic how the one that plays the DEA Agent looks high, and the druglord looks sober.

[@TitanSubZero15]

He looks more evil than the drug lords.

[@haroldfrets1268]

You can't get high and be a druglord....

[@cqrlsn]

Harold Frets Getting high wouldn’t diminish someone’s ability to be a drug lord; Escobar is known for having smoked cannabis. On the other hand, if you were a heavy user of an A class drug/or drugs and you’re taking the product you’re selling, then yeah, you’ll have a bit of a problem haha.

[@sawtooth808]

@@haroldfrets1268 They didn’t say “Don’t get high on your own supply” in Scarface because it sounded catchy.

[@becca417]

The last scene perfectly set up a third season and I hope that they make a third season. Narcos is bringing up issues that most people forgot about, and bringing back the discussion of the drug war. It really brings the point that America is not innocent in the war on drugs and calls out a lot of bull shit politics. I really appreciate that they keep a lot of the real stories in the show. A very respectable show that deserves all the recognition.

[@magtovi]

The only thing that Narcos glossed over is that there's heavy evidence that it was the CIA that actually killed Kiki Camarena, due to him finding about the agency's role in all this thing, including the cartel training Nicaragua's guerrilla fighters for them.

[@Samboy1135]

El chapo

[@brucesnow7125]

@@magtovi the showrunner of the show seems to disagree that CIA was involved: "Yeah, I don’t believe it. What is true is many [government agents] had interactions with the cartels for sure. In some cases they may have trained them. There was a time when the real enemy were the communists. The American government and the traffickers had a shared enemy. But I don’t believe the CIA would knowingly participate in the murder itself or the coverup of a federal agent, I just don’t buy it. Not when the stakes were these. If it was some vital matter of national security then that would be different."

[@jasminecullen2453]

Bruce Snow ofc they would say that lol

[@jenniekim6974]

I watched this season in one day... so GOOD

[@dunkindoughnut167]

I'm selling toe scented air fresheners for $2.99

[@dianaog67]

I was afraid to admit this. 🙊

[@landoooandooo2461]

Took me day ina half. Definitely gonna re watch one or two times again 😔

[@jenniekim6974]

Landooo Andooo once i get a whole day free that’s my plan 😭 it’s one of those shows u HAVE to re watch !

[@derrick1067]

J E N N I E KIM 😂😂😂😂😂Same here...planning to re watch it

[@stewieboo]

I'm going to miss Felix a lot :'(

[@Batsie43]

He will come back next season

[@erikk4555]

Me too, if he's coming back the role is very small. Next season is definitley about the rise of El Chapo. Amado is gonna be king and Chapito is going to get it and make war with Tijuana as well.

[@adrianluna9842]

He’s not coming back lol , the next wave is with amado Carrillo. But gonna miss the spot light being on Diego Luna

[@bec6384]

I disagree. Next season has to focus on Amado’s rise to power. He was HUGE, that’s why he was called “Lord of the Skies”. He needs to have a season dedication to him.

[@MegaZack61]

@@adrianluna9842 Well they might do some things with Felix. Cuz in real life Felix while in Prison was still busy with some things in his cartel. And did deals on the phone until they found out and moved him to a other prison. But they could maybe then do some small scenes in prison with Neto and stuff. But overall he is done.

[@MinusTechTips]

Scoot McNairy took the loss from Narcos so seriously that it came with him to reality.

[@pedromayo5958]

Damn now we have to wait another year 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@fabianmorales1884]

Pedro Mayo This season took nearly two years to drop😰

[@missaIIsunday]

Right 😭😭😭 like tf are we supposed to do for now

[@tiredoffools8929]

@@missaIIsunday Ha Ha.. I know the feeling. Sad thing is two years seems to fly nowadays. So it will be here before you know it.

[@baron7876]

Sonia Sanchez I can make these next 2 years go by fast if you’d like😏

[@stc3145]

@@fabianmorales1884 Its was 15 months not 2 years

[@slowburn2948]

The way diego talks about his country and home and the events with such a joy and just so pure 🥺🥺🥺❤

[@aftab277]

I felt so bad for Walt lol Poor guy was constantly loosing. His voice and narration was on point!

[@AA-uf8uz]

aftab m he’s just as corrupt as the government that he serves

[@moises10783]

He even said it too. “ I’m tired of always losing” 😆

[@aftab277]

@@moises10783 😄

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

I wish he would've still been the narrator in season 3

[@elitetrader5468]

He was super unlikable. The war on drugs is a monument to the stupidly of man. We haven't learned a thing from the 1920s. Prohibition doesn't work and never will.

[@conoceconwil]

Congratulations to Diego. He is really proud to interpret a character of the real life in Mexico. His country to the world.

[@debasmitanandy4558]

This season was so brilliant. All the build up and the amazing acting by these two. They say shows loose their charm after 2 3 seasons but narcos just keeps getting better. Everyone knows how its gonna end but the way they put it all together is so fascinating to watch. The ending just was pure perfection. Im so gonna miss diego and his portrayal as felix. But also can't wait to see whats next for narcos. Easily the best show on tv right now

[@thebatroster]

Debasmita Nandy Exacly ! Narcos itself have 5 seasons. I love them all equally

[@mariolisa2832]

I agree 1000%

[@alexsong8241]

That ending scene between these 2 was some of the best acting I’ve ever seen.

[@johnambriz7613]

Season 3 better come here quick because coming up next : EL SEÑOR DE LOS SIELOS 🦅

[@massiele11]

John Ambriz Cielos*

[@thedaftpunk23]

Sielos LMAO

[@Savage1g]

AND THEN THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN THE WORLD JOAQIN GUZMAN LOERA

[@DS-vx3wf]

Season 4 : How Chapo becomes the main man. Season 5 : How Chapo gets caught and sent to the US Today the cartel is seen as firmly under the command of Zambada in partnership with Guzman’s sons Ivan, Archivaldo and Alfredo, known collectively as “los Chapitos,” or “the little Chapos.”

[@rubiguzman8932]

And then chapito

[@bodybuilding4lifebab]

Narcos is life, please continue Netflix!

[@ilyyes5154]

Diego nailed the character especially the second season , I liked how he became so obsessed about getting to the top , always looking to the future to the point when he couldn't see nothing else ....family , friends ...etc it's crazy how he moved from chasing money and wealth and live happily with the ones hi loves, to a monster who crashes every thing came across , he gained the power and lost nearly everything including his soul , sitting on billions alone with endless night without sleep .

[@nothingspecific4894]

Diego should get more shows in netflix.I love his accent and this guy is not just a good actor but also a good narrator.

[@DiegoProgressive]

To be honest I wasn´t familiar with Scoot McNairy's work, very good actor.

[@thevinceberry]

I only saw him in Godless which is in Netflix

[@krock1030]

Diego Romero Gotta check out Halt & Catch Fire, great show and Scoot is great in it!

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Watch true detective on HBO for some good mcnairy acting! He kills it

[@BLOEDVLEK]

True detective season 3. Great actor and a phenomenal show.

[@xOzymandias]

First saw him in killing them softly in 2012 he was good but he stood out a lot in true detective. Great performance

[@KaushalKumar-vq8kb]

Walt's voice always breaks fourth wall...

[@ishan23786]

The way the creators shot the Colombian and the Mexican versions as Venn diagrams interacting at certain points but completely distinct from each other a majority of the time.... Definitely deserves a grand applause...From the violent and emotional Escobar... To the KGBesque Cali.... To the super classy and suave Felix... Fabulous direction to the entire plot line....More seasons definitely... Not interested much on Chapo but definitely in Amado.... Yapzik is fantastic...❤️❤️❤️

[@faisalalobaid2704]

The final scene between them. Such a powerful scene. One of my favorites

[@Ortex313]

Glad Scoot McNairy is getting lead roles! Absolutely fantastic actor!

[@GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

Yes he is. I don't know why so many people complain about his character. He's awesome in that role.

[@joyjitpaul2770]

Scoot's voice is amazing!

[@samuelanderson5979]

Best show on the planet. Every single season from Escobar to Gallardo has been a masterpiece.

[@darthgaming6127]

Can't wait till the main man El Chapo story starts in Narcos : Mexico

[@samuraisoul1043]

The guy playing Walt was brilliant in this . I seen him true detective 3 was great in that to. Hope he gets more parts he is a fantastic actor. Completely different character in true detective and nailed that to. Really good at subtlety showing emotions i know that’s their job. But he got it just right for me doesn’t overact gets it spot on.

[@mahyuzarfarhan5192]

Walt breslin and felix gallardo sit together

[@DillonPink]

Brilliant acting by these two. Loved their performances. Diego and Scoot are both amazing actors. Scoot's narration throughout the series is just amazing.

[@yangzhong8175]

This interview is genuine. You can see the interviewees replies to the questions based on their reflection on their characters and the full grasp of the meanings of this series

[@seward9]

Both are so amazing. Jesus, give Scoot McNairy more roles, he is SO PERFECT ... Diego killing it too.

[@realexc89]

looks like scoot is still on the role like the role was perfect for him and he was just being him

[@ELECTR0HERMIT]

Narcos was simply amazing. The scale and quality is utterly mind blowing, well done guys.

[@eltribun]

Narcos is truly on of the best shows ever... 5 seasons all high quality

[@zorac91]

They killed it! Fantastic actors! They transmitted the emotions perfectly and I felt anger, happiness, hatred, so damn awesome. Can't wait for a new season!

[@eugenia-carmen2781]

6:03 so nice the smile of Diego Luna, great performance of Felix Gallardo. I'm waiting to see him in rogue one (ive action)

[@josephfreeman183]

Is it just me or was everyone chain smoking this season

[@barfymann362]

Scoot McNairy is a wonderfully talented actor! I'm glad he's getting recognition.

[@Catherinee]

binge watched the whole season just so I could watch this interview

[@TitanSubZero15]

I just love how the good guys look more evil than the actual villains of the show.

[@nothingspecific4894]

The last scene of this series just break my heart. Love for this show ❤🇧🇩

[@LetsWork59]

A coworker was just telling me that he met Ramon in a nightclub in Guadalajara in the mid 90s and was crazy af!!

[@jacklesmithda3rd502]

No one asked boi

[@Bendover69624]

That never happened

[@simonchinchong6917]

str8 cap

[@saeedvazirian]

Did he also meet Benjamin, the brother with the stick up his ass XD XD XD

[@lynxyt_194]

LikeWise in another episode of what didn’t happened and no one asked for

[@reginac5488]

It was amazing! Thank you gentlemen.

[@rattlesnake12222]

Amazingly good season 2... Diego Luna .. i have become a big fan of yours after listening to your interviews after Season 1 as well.....you have in depth understanding of the issue which is not one sided .... its great to listen to your interviews.....................with lots of love and respect from India

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

I am a fan of both of these gentlemen. It really was an eye opener, and it really brought history to life.

[@rachelgarcia672]

Loved Narcos Mexico..awesome series! Awesome performances!

[@Jesse-hw7cd]

This makes up for the Irishman lol I would sit through this whole season. Diego killed his role and they both killed that last scene like a boss!

[@Azmikecarrasco]

The last 10 minutes probably the best scene in Narcos...Luna killed it and Narcos is perfectly cast...his warning foretells what’s going to happen in season 3

[@sinhuevos942]

Wine, beer, tears, laugh, anger, madness, and pizza, tacos went down with this series. I have no life after this I might want to visit a shrink. Maybe Mr monk

[@paulogaviola5522]

What great casting too!, all of em played the roles perfectly

[@barbaramelady110]

Great series couldnt stop watching! Scoot is absolutely amazing actor!Diego also play great.

[@josef1557]

the acting in this season ( & show in general ) was perfect man fr. if they don't get atleast 2 nomminations for the Emmys/Golden Globes , it's a crime.

[@mahmooddarwish8005]

Great ending with legendary performance cant wait to see season 3

[@zt2552]

I love Narcos Mexico! ❤️ And that was an interesting ending especially with Walt and Felix convo. Is there going to be a 3rd season?

[@lachaparitariva3851]

This two , awesome 👏 actors 👏👏

[@ernestomaldonado1218]

During season 2 I only seen Felix smile laugh like a couple times. It funny how he smiles hella on the video 😂

[@jonathanreyes2781]

Diego seems like a good easy type of actor to work with. Just goes with the flow and happy

[@futking2355]

Best series I have seen in a long time

[@vikiguillamon8400]

Impresionante esta serie, e impresionante estos dos actores y su escena final, me dejo sin palabras! Efectivamente, el final nos lleva a entender un poco mejor qué ocurre hoy en día en Mexico. La verdad es que todas las temporadas de Narcos me apasionan, cuando ves una crees que la siguiente no puede ser mejor y cuando ves que te equivocas sorprende... no pensé que la de Mexico me pudiera gustar más que la de Colombia y me equivoqué, la de Mexico me parece realmente apasionante y me enganchan muchísimo sus personajes, todas y cada una de las familias... un gran trabajo por parte de todos.

[@montlekoka]

One thing they mention in the interview is how loose and free they were while on set, which surprises me cause I would think it would take immense amounts of concentration and discipline to pull something so off so out of this world.

[@JayJMEScotty]

I WANT MORE!!!!!

[@SID_2406]

Phenomenal actors! Diego Luna is an exceptional artist! Huge fan of narcos mexico!

[@abdulahosmanbegovic2479]

Im so glad seeing agent and narco boss getting along 🙂

[@TheCinderellaman10]

Season 3? Need it, loved Narcos & Narcos mexico

[@salvadorfernandez3455]

Ta bueno

[@ruian4319]

Salvador Fernandez 🤣

[@aleavalos8317]

Salvador Fernandez ey

[@deadpool113]

Órale

[@elriane94]

Aye

[@brucewayne3227]

Claro que si

[@mariomaritnez7398]

6:02 Diego's "Ay wey" is me anytime I'm made to think of and say something interesting about myself.

[@mayankchauhan716]

The ending scene of this season reminded me the conversation between Ollena Tyrell and Jamie Lannister , honest but haunting .

[@marymillar8605]

These guys visited and filmed in Cerritos, SLP my home town, that's very cool. Diego Luna in my town is the coolest thing.

[@Manuel-hd8qf]

Love the comparison to heat

[@seanmartin4295]

I’ve just finished watching the entire 50 episodes of this wonderful series, and, pun intended it was addictive. I’m sorry to see it’s finished. Brilliant storytelling and some of the most believable acting I have ever seen.

[@vincentpadovano7855]

Netflix is deciding on season 3 for Narcos mexico...should know soon..but with the virus it might get delayed..

[@seanmartin4295]

I hope they do extend the series, it was brilliant. I’m currently watching El Chapo on Netflix as I thought I’d watch a connected series , but it pails in comparison to the Narcos drama.

[@joenuno8071]

Well if I’m not mistaken, I think the next season is going to be on Chapo’s world...Right? Narcos is not over yet !

[@PaimasCPGaming]

Nah, it'll be probably about the rise of Amado who became the biggest and most succesful dealer in the 90s .... there are many things before Chapos chapter gonna start ;)

[@josetakapele]

I think it’ll be Amado Carrillo Fuentes. While he was getting big, the Sinaloa and Tijuana Cartels were constantly fighting.

[@bodybuilding4lifebab]

El Chapo is later, yes. But Amado‘s storyline is interesting af!!

[@pjduff7577]

Chapos had his own series on netflix so think he will still be a part of it but not the main character

[@jerrysequeira7451]

Next season might be about Amado Carillo

[@edgaresquivel4175]

there’s going to be another season?

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Did not blink all of season 2 from beginning to end

[@kishankr8537]

That ending of the season was amazing

[@X150t]

I am really sad that Diego will not be returning for season 3 but completely understand him not wanting to play that character anymore. Narcos and Narcos Mexico has been two of the best shows in the past decade and I'm glad I got to see it.

[@migthyseat94]

I'm excited to see season 3😍

[@luna_wolfie8955]

Migthy Seat is wait is there going to be a season 3 tho

[@sir.torantino2110]

I need season 3 !

[@natanaelnews4087]

esta buenisima esta segunda temporada!!

[@thenamesnaur]

AAAAA MY FAVOURITES

[@siddhshahi1465]

The ending was one of the beat scenes ever

[@ahmedullagushanov3750]

Could someone please tell me what is the name of instrumental melody playing when Breslin visited Migel Angel in prison? Just in the ending scene of 2 season

[@teukka623]

I loved every scene where diego was he’s amazing

[@basitadebayo9874]

That scott guy his just and the voice his outstanding

[@chrislikesmemes1931]

I’m waiting for a season 3

[@bathildabugshot6175]

I have to wait days to see this interview since I haven’t end the series yet!! 😿

[@hcm4019]

I hope there is 100 episodes more!

[@christos1936]

Amazing actor

[@addisoncheddie5485]

I hope there’s a season 3

[@elperrodelautumo7511]

Two actors playing beings from opposite criminal organizations killed this season. The pacing of narcos México differs from the original Colombian narcos played for. Like it’s more game of thrones esque than action thrill version og narcos fans were used to. And this matters because of what’s actually happening in Mexico currently.

[@jeffreyadams207]

God this series!! Phenomenal

[@jorgeelpitstonmartinez7277]

“Ta bueno” Diego es Chingon💪🏾🇲🇽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Real shit...

[@RealwithAida]

Diego ❤️

[@grasakfairy8969]

Getting double teamed by these two would be wonderful.

[@achleshwarsingh3398]

Although whole conversation was superb....the line - sin mi nadie lo para...ya deberías traer tu pinche placa de la DEA🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌 Bhai ka attitude super se bhi uper tha....El jefe de Los jefes....salud🥃