Hulu's Dear Killer Nannies Reveals Pablo Escobar's Son in a Dark Family Saga
A new Hulu series, Dear Killer Nannies, explores the turbulent life of Juan Pablo Escobar, son of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. The show moves between two key periods—1984 and 1993—offering a personal take on the cartel's rise and fall. Narrated by Juan Pablo himself, it blends fact with fiction, as warned by the programme's opening disclaimers. The story begins in 1984, where a young Juan Pablo—nicknamed Jaumpi—lives as a seemingly ordinary 7-year-old. Unaware of his father's criminal empire, he is surrounded by 'nannies' who are, in reality, Pablo Escobar's hitmen. Their role is not to protect him but to enforce the cartel's brutal operations.
By 1993, the series shifts to a 16-year-old Juan Pablo attempting to flee Colombia with his family. The country is engulfed in a violent cartel war, forcing the Escobars into desperate survival mode. The narrative jumps frequently between these two timelines, which some viewers may find disjointed. John Leguizamo portrays Pablo Escobar, capturing both the ruthless kingpin and the public figure who once served as a congressman. The creators—Sebastián Ortega, Juan Pablo Escobar, and Pablo Farina—frame the series as a deeply personal account, drawing comparisons to *Narcos* but from an insider's perspective. However, critics argue the show lacks depth, struggling to fully explore Juan Pablo's life in either era. The first episode contains no sexual content or nudity, focusing instead on the tension between family life and cartel violence. Extensive disclaimers clarify that many events have been fictionalised for dramatic effect.
Dear Killer Nannies presents a fragmented look at Juan Pablo Escobar's childhood and teen years. The series relies on his firsthand narration but leaves gaps in its storytelling. For those seeking a detailed portrait of his life beyond the cartel's shadow, the show may fall short of expectations.
