Overview
- Deadline first reported on Wednesday that Édgar Ramírez will play Miguel Contreras, a devoted family man and DEA second‑in‑command who is torn between duty and guilt.
- Ramírez joins returning star Mark Ruffalo and previously announced addition Mahershala Ali, with Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis and Aminah Nieves also added to the Season 2 ensemble.
- HBO’s official Season 2 logline says Tom Brandis, played by Ruffalo, leads a new task force where the deeper the operation runs it becomes harder to tell who the target is.
- Creator and showrunner Bradley Ingelsby returns to write and run Season 2 with Ruffalo as an executive producer, and casting is being handled by Bialy Thomas & Associates.
- Season 1’s strong critical reception and awards buzz give Season 2 heightened industry expectations, and the expanded cast increases the show’s visibility for future Emmy contention.