The drama series The Gringo Hunters follows a Mexican special forces team tasked with finding American fugitives along the US border and sending them back in handcuffs. But when one of their own is murdered, will they be able to track down the killer? Starring Harold Torres, Mayra Hermosillo, and Manuel Masalva, the procedural inspired by a true story was executive produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard for Imagine Entertainment. It was directed by Adrián Grünberg (Bandidos) and Natalia Beristain (Noise).

When will The Gringo Hunters be released?

Stream it now.

Where can I find the trailer for The Gringo Hunters?

Check it out at the top of this page. 

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Who’s in the cast of The Gringo Hunters?

• Harold Torres (ZeroZeroZero) as Nico Bernal, an officer
• Mayra Hermosillo (Narcos: Mexico) as Gloria Carbajal, a veteran officer
• Gerardo Trejoluna (Bad Actor) as Gildardo Ortega, the chief of police
• José María Yazpik (Narcos: Mexico) as Joaquin Meyer-Rodríguez, a businessman
• Sebastian Roché (1923) as Father Elliot Murphy, a clergyman
• Héctor Kotsifakis (Pedro Páramo) as Crisantos, a veteran member of the squad
• Andrew Leland Rogers (Daughter from Another Mother) as Archi, a veteran squad member
• Manuel Masalva (Narcos: Mexico) as Beto, an Air Force transfer on the squad
• Regina Nava (Pacto de Sangre) as Camila, the youngest squad member and Ortega’s niece
• Dagoberto Gama (Harina) as Temo Lozano, Nico’s mentor

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What happens in The Gringo Hunters?

An elite Mexican police squad called the International Liaison Unit — aka the Gringo Hunters — is on a mission to capture American fugitives hiding in Tijuana, Mexico. As they try to stay under the radar to seek justice, they’re forced to contend with corruption from inside their ranks.

Is The Gringo Hunters based on a book?

No. The Gringo Hunters is inspired by a 2022 Washington Post report of the same name by Kevin Sieff about a police unit dedicated to capturing US fugitives.

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Is The Gringo Hunters based on a true story?

While it’s inspired by real events, the series is fictional.

Where does The Gringo Hunters take place?

It takes place in Tijuana, Mexico.

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