Sofía Vergara’s Netflix Series &#8216;Griselda&#8217; Has the Fans in a Chokehold, 6 Years After &#8216;Narcos&#8217; End

Sofía Vergara might be known for her role as the trophy wife in Modern Family.
However, the star has since taken a rather dark turn in her choice of roles.
Just a while back, she stunned the world with the teaser of her upcoming Netflix
collaboration, Griselda. Now, with the release date inching closer by the
second, the streaming giant added to the hype with yet another post about the
series.

Netflix gave fans another peek into the upcoming series. However, the streamer
also finally gave out the release date for the much-awaited series about
Griselda Blanco.


NETFLIX’S UPDATE ON SOFÍA VERGARA’S GRISELDA

In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the official Netflix page shared the
trailer for the highly anticipated Sofía Vergara series. The series is said to
focus on the story of Griselda Blanco
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-netflixs-griselda-based-on-true-story-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-narcos-directors-next-project/],
a Colombian drug lord who dominated the underworld back in the 1970s. It was
even captioned with, “Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. She’s a woman of
substance.”

> Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. She's a woman of substance.
> 
> Starring Sofía Vergara and from the creative minds who brought you Narcos —
> Griselda premieres January 25. pic.twitter.com/povUdL2Nj1
> [https://t.co/povUdL2Nj1]
> 
> — Netflix (@netflix) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1730225289362325683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Along with that, the release date for the series was also revealed to be January
25th, 2024. With news of the series premiere being made official, fans all over
the world took to social media to share their thoughts on what to expect. From
excitement to intrigue, they all expressed their happiness at the upcoming
limited Netflix series.

ALSO READ: Who Is Griselda Blanco Being Played by Sofia Vergara in the Upcoming
Netflix Miniseries ‘Griselda’?
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-who-is-griselda-blanco-being-played-by-sofia-vergara-in-the-upcoming-netflix-miniseries-griselda/]

However, no one seemed to think that the role would be wrong for the star or
that the story would be dull. Instead, everyone could only express their joy at
finally getting the story of the Black Widow.


SOFÍA VERGARA’S GRISELDA SENDS FANS INTO A FRENZY

Ever since Netflix announced its plans for Griselda, the world has been hanging
on to every update they have gotten. Now, with the series’ release date and
trailer officially out, netizens immediately started losing their minds when the
news broke. They even took to the social platform to express their thoughts on
the upcoming show about a Colombian drug lord.

> A new Griselda Blanco movie ? A big yess please
> 
> — Akif Khattak (@iamAkifKhan) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/iamAkifKhan/status/1730226130316107778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Wow Amazing
> 
> — UsamaSaleem🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@usmi_says) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/usmi_says/status/1730227297381150785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> This gonna be 🎯
> 
> — Aliza (@oye_Alizayy) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/oye_Alizayy/status/1730228266512879668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



While some could only focus on the fact that Griselda’s story would be told,
others were more focused on Sofia Vergara.

> this girl is quite ROCK🤣
> 
> — SamLam (@Sam64640914) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Sam64640914/status/1730229728290734466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Others could not get over the fact that the series was created by the Narcos
creators.

> This is going to be excellent! Loved everything the Narcos team has produced
> on Netflix 🙌🏼
> 
> — Matt Toms (@Matt_Toms) November 30, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Matt_Toms/status/1730226447942357324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



With a story as bold as the one of Griselda Blanco, it is no surprise that
Netflix chose Sofía Vergara to embody the role. After all, she did already
perfectly play one Colombian character on the Modern Family sitcom.

ALSO READ: Netflix Set to Remove Films From 2 Fan-Favorite Franchises With a
Combined Worth of $7 Billion+
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-set-to-remove-films-from-two-fan-favorite-franchises-with-a-combined-worth-of-seven-billion/]

What do you think about Sofía Vergara’s upcoming Netflix series, Griselda? Let
us know in the comments below.

Prathika Prashant

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Sofía Vergara might be known for her role as the trophy wife in Modern Family. However, the star has since taken a rather dark turn in her choice of roles. Just a while back, she stunned the world with the teaser of her upcoming Netflix collaboration, Griselda. Now, with the release date inching closer by the second, the streaming giant added to the hype with yet another post about the series.
Netflix gave fans another peek into the upcoming series. However, the streamer also finally gave out the release date for the much-awaited series about Griselda Blanco.
<h2>Netflix&#8217;s update on Sofía Vergara&#8217;s Griselda</h2>
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the official Netflix page shared the trailer for the highly anticipated Sofía Vergara series. The series is said to focus on <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-netflixs-griselda-based-on-true-story-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-narcos-directors-next-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the story of Griselda Blanco</a>, a Colombian drug lord who dominated the underworld back in the 1970s. It was even captioned with, &#8220;Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. She&#8217;s a woman of substance.&#8221;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. She&#39;s a woman of substance. 
Starring Sofía Vergara and from the creative minds who brought you Narcos &#8212; Griselda premieres January 25. <a href="https://t.co/povUdL2Nj1">pic.twitter.com/povUdL2Nj1</a>
&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1730225289362325683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Along with that, the release date for the series was also revealed to be January 25th, 2024. With news of the series premiere being made official, fans all over the world took to social media to share their thoughts on what to expect. From excitement to intrigue, they all expressed their happiness at the upcoming limited Netflix series.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-who-is-griselda-blanco-being-played-by-sofia-vergara-in-the-upcoming-netflix-miniseries-griselda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Who Is Griselda Blanco Being Played by Sofia Vergara in the Upcoming Netflix Miniseries ‘Griselda’?</a>
However, no one seemed to think that the role would be wrong for the star or that the story would be dull. Instead, everyone could only express their joy at finally getting the story of the Black Widow.
<h2>Sofía Vergara&#8217;s Griselda sends fans into a frenzy</h2>
Ever since Netflix announced its plans for Griselda, the world has been hanging on to every update they have gotten. Now, with the series&#8217; release date and trailer officially out, netizens immediately started losing their minds when the news broke. They even took to the social platform to express their thoughts on the upcoming show about a Colombian drug lord.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
A new Griselda Blanco movie ? A big yess please
&mdash; Akif Khattak (@iamAkifKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamAkifKhan/status/1730226130316107778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Wow Amazing
&mdash; UsamaSaleem🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@usmi_says) <a href="https://twitter.com/usmi_says/status/1730227297381150785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
This gonna be 🎯
&mdash; Aliza (@oye_Alizayy) <a href="https://twitter.com/oye_Alizayy/status/1730228266512879668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
While some could only focus on the fact that Griselda&#8217;s story would be told, others were more focused on Sofia Vergara.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
this girl is quite ROCK🤣
&mdash; SamLam (@Sam64640914) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sam64640914/status/1730229728290734466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Others could not get over the fact that the series was created by the Narcos creators.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
This is going to be excellent! Loved everything the Narcos team has produced on Netflix 🙌🏼
&mdash; Matt Toms (@Matt_Toms) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Toms/status/1730226447942357324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
With a story as bold as the one of Griselda Blanco, it is no surprise that Netflix chose Sofía Vergara to embody the role. After all, she did already perfectly play one Colombian character on the Modern Family sitcom.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-netflix-set-to-remove-films-from-two-fan-favorite-franchises-with-a-combined-worth-of-seven-billion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix Set to Remove Films From 2 Fan-Favorite Franchises With a Combined Worth of $7 Billion+</a>
What do you think about Sofía Vergara&#8217;s upcoming Netflix series, Griselda? Let us know in the comments below.

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