The show is inspired by the real-life capture of drug lord Cho Bong-haeng, though it takes dramatic liberties to keep the pacing relentless.
Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, In-gu is forced into a life-or-death gamble: cooperate with the to go undercover and take down Jeon from the inside. Why It’s Worth Your Time The Accidental Narco - Season 1
Netflix deliberately retitled the series Narco-Saints in many regions to draw parallels to their popular Narcos and Narcos: Mexico franchises. It shares that same gritty, global scale, but with a unique K-drama lens. The show is inspired by the real-life capture
The Accidental Narco: Why You Need to Binge This Gritty K-Drama Thriller It shares that same gritty, global scale, but
Unlike many 16-episode dramas, this story is told in just six high-octane hours, making it perfect for a weekend watch. Expert vs. Fan Take Narco-Saints (TV Series 2022) - IMDb
Beyond the leads, look out for Park Hae-soo (of Squid Game and Money Heist: Korea fame) as the NIS agent leading the operation, and a special appearance by Taiwanese star Chang Chen as a rival Chinese gang leader.