Which actor narrated Narcos seasons 1 and 2?

Boyd Holbrook narrated Narcos seasons 1 and 2.

Holbrook also played Steve Murphy, the DEA agent whose viewpoint frames much of the early series. His narration helps connect the dramatized events in Colombia with the broader history of cocaine trafficking, U.S. law-enforcement operations, and the rise of Pablo Escobar.

The narrator changed in season 3. Pedro Pascal, who played DEA agent Javier Peña, narrated that season as the story moved beyond Escobar and concentrated more heavily on the Cali Cartel. That change is why viewers may remember Pascal’s voice from the series while still needing Holbrook as the answer for seasons 1 and 2.

Another common mix-up concerns Wagner Moura, who portrayed Escobar, and Raúl Méndez, who played Colombian police officer César Gaviria. Neither narrated the first two seasons. Holbrook’s dual role as both narrator and Steve Murphy makes his contribution especially distinctive, although the show’s narration is dramatized rather than a neutral documentary account.