The Dandy (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, The Dandy is a drama and crime series.

What it’s about. Inspired by the 1997 American drama Donnie Brasco, El Dandy tells the story of a law professor who has been hired by the Attorney General, to participate in a program of special operations, where you must infiltrate one of the most notorious drug cartels of Mexico City. Under the false name Daniel "El Dandy" Bracho, begins the task of identifying all the members of this clandestine network. However, he quickly finds that his acute ability to police work is only comparable with the exciting sense of danger that experiences living life to the fullest. Along the way, it avails itself of the help of a criminal's petty, loyal, even corrupt, called El Chueco, who quickly befriends Bracho and comes dangerously close to discover his true identity. Much deeper Bracho is involved in the mafia, more work tells him to get out, and the professor once incorruptible has to choose between returning to a normal life as a respectable citizen or fully embrace his criminal life.

Who’s in it. The Dandy stars Itahisa Machado as Leticia Albarrán, Dagoberto Gama as José Luis Zamacona "El Negro", Damián Alcázar as Juan Antonio Ramírez "El Chueco" and Alfonso Herrera as Daniel "El Dandy" Bracho, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Dandy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dandy page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dandy tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.