Netflix’s New Thriller: Mexican Cops Hunt Down American Fugitives

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By: Jessica Morrison


“The Gringo Hunters” is a Mexican mini-series based on the daily operations of an elite unit that tracks down American fugitives. All 12 episodes have been available on Netflix since July 9, 2025.

The Gringo Hunters is a crime mini-series exclusively written for Netflix by Jorge Dorantes (The Chosen One, El Vato). The series draws its inspiration from a feature in the Washington Post titled “An American murder suspect flees to Mexico, where Gringo hunters await him,” telling the story of a real Mexican brigade tasked since 2002 with pursuing American criminals who seek refuge in Mexico. Kevin Sieff, the author of the article, also served as a consultant on the series to ensure the authenticity of the scenes and to avoid stereotypes.

In today’s context, The Gringo Hunters also acts as a counterpoint to American news, reminding viewers that criminals aren’t necessarily “born on the wrong side of the border.” The series joins a rich catalog of Mexican content on Netflix, including shows like Under the Embers and Who Killed Sarah?. The Gringo Hunters is available for streaming on Netflix since July 9, 2025.

What is the Plot of The Gringo Hunters?

The Baja California International Liaison Unit is an elite division of the Mexican police force. Its agents are tasked with tracking down American criminals who flee to Mexico to evade law enforcement. Nico, Gloria, Archi, Beto, and their teammates scour border towns to locate these fugitives, who are often entangled with local cartels and are desperate to avoid capture.

Who are the Cast Members of The Gringo Hunters?

  • Harold Torres: Nico
  • Mayra Hermosillo: Gloria
  • Andrew Leland Rogers: Archi
  • Manuel Masalva: Beto
  • Gerardo Trejoluna: Ortega
  • Héctor Kotsifakis: Cri

Where Can You Stream The Gringo Hunters?

The 12 episodes of the mini-series The Gringo Hunters are available for streaming on Netflix since July 9, 2025. To discover this series, along with many other Mexican titles like Under the Embers and Who Killed Sarah?, you can subscribe to the video-on-demand platform Netflix starting at $7.99 per month.

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