60 Days In: Narcoland

About 60 Days In: Narcoland

60 Days In: Narcoland is a 2019 documentary-style television series that takes a hard look into the extraordinary society of drug trafficking that has established itself in the United States' 'Narcoland'. The cautionary series serves to provide insight into the drug epidemic by sending six participants deep undercover for two months to investigate the life and struggles of those entwined in this underworld.

Making / Production

Produced by A&E Network, the production crew worked diligently to ensure the authenticity of the interaction and experiences, doing their best to not interfere with the experiments or interactions while recording. The scenes are raw and sometimes disturbing, adding a real sense of scale to the subject matter.

Actors

• Tony Dapolito takes on the challenging role of 'Alex', a participant in the experiment. His portrayal of a person entangled in the drug trafficking is bold and eye-opening.
• Tacoma Defoe breathes life into 'Ashley', a parole officer who goes undercover. Defoe's authentic performance highlights the complexities and complications that workers in law enforcement face in 'Narcoland'.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was filmed in several locations, including Kentucky and Indiana, in an attempt to paint an accurate picture of the Narcoland landscape.
• Despite the dangerous nature of the show, none of the volunteer participants were harmed during production.

Quotes

• "You see things differently when you live this life every day." - Alex
• "I knew it was going to be tough, but nothing can prepare you for Narcoland." - Ashley

Music, Soundtrack

• The music score for 60 Days In: Narcoland was composed by Tyler Traband, whose haunting music added depth to the on-screen drama.
• The eerie, suspenseful tunes always appear at the most gut-wrenching moments, creating a perfect backdrop for the gritty reality.