The Rise And Fall Of Owen Hanson
Prime Video is turning up the heat with its upcoming three-part documentary series, “Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller For The Cartel,” and trust me, this one’s a jaw-dropper.
From Mark Wahlberg’s production company Unrealistic Ideas, the series follows the unbelievable true story of Owen Hanson, a former USC football player who took a dangerous detour from the field into the high-stakes world of drug trafficking.
The docuseries traces Hanson’s journey from his humble beginnings to walking on at USC, where he rubbed shoulders with future NFL millionaires.
But when his career didn’t take off like his superstar friends, he found himself lured into fast money schemes through illegal sports bookmaking and eventually smuggling cocaine.
A Dangerous Alliance With The Cartel
What started as small-time hustling quickly escalated into a high-risk partnership with a powerful Mexican drug lord.
Fueled by ambition, greed, and poor decision-making, Hanson parlayed his connections into a dangerous empire.
But when his reckless money laundering scheme lost millions of the cartel’s cash, the dream turned into a deadly nightmare.
That’s when the FBI got involved.
From shocking wiretaps to wild sting operations, the documentary promises to capture all sides of Hanson’s chaotic double life, mixing firsthand accounts, archival footage, and dramatic re-creations to keep viewers hooked.
Who’s Behind The Documentary
“Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller For The Cartel” is produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, David Wendell, and Jody McVeigh-Schultz.
McVeigh-Schultz, who also directs, brings a sharp vision to the series, blending gritty crime storytelling with the glossy, high-energy feel of a Hollywood thriller.
When And Where To Watch
The three-part limited series will stream exclusively on Prime Video, making it another buzzy addition to their growing library of crime and sports documentaries.
If you love stories that mix ambition, betrayal, and the dangerous price of chasing fast money, this one deserves a spot on your watchlist.
🎬 Watch the official trailer now and get ready to dive into the high-stakes world of “Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller For The Cartel.”
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