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Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor who worked for nearly two decades on stage and TV, before he got his breakout role in Game of Thrones. The actor has been a part of the industry for a long time and took up small roles on TV earlier. However, he became famous after starring in hit shows like The Mandalorian, Narcos, and The Last of Us. The actor has also worked in movies like The Equalizer 2 and Wonder Woman 1984. Here are the 10 best Pedro Pascal TV roles that he has worked in—from his early days as a secondary character, to his more famous and leading man roles.
Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.
The Last of Us, Nurse Jackie, and other best Pedro Pascal TV roles
1. The Mandalorian
Created by Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, and others, this space Western series is the first live-action show in the Star Wars franchise. It begins five years after the events of the Return of the Jedi movie. The show focuses on a bounty hunter, Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal, who must protect a Force-sensitive child, Grogu, from Imperial powers. Even though Din is hired by the Imperial forces to retrieve Grogu, the two begin to share a bond and the Mandalorian bounty hunter decides to go on the run and protect the infant instead. The show has three seasons and was a critical and commercial success. The show is thrilling and has great visuals. Pascal delivers a stellar performance and proves that he can take on leading roles. Fans of the actor must watch the show as Pascal delivers both emotions and action.
2. NYPD Blue
Created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, this police procedural show is set in New York City and has been one of the long-running shows on TV that aired from 1993 to 2005. The show has an ensemble cast, and it focuses on the fictional 15th Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. The show usually focuses on a group of police officers, who must solve high-octane cases and crimes, while also balancing their personal lives. The show was a critical and commercial success and has been a pop culture staple. Pedro Pascal had a minor role in the show, it comes from the early days in the acting career of the actor. Pedro Pascal is seen in a young avatar as he plays the role of Dio Morrissey, who is a goth-influenced teenager. The character is memorable as he spots satanic language during his police interrogation scene. Even though the actor has a small role, he is remembered for his commitment to the character.
3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Created by Joss Whedon and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Pedro Pascal, and others, this supernatural drama show was one of the most popular shows of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s. The show is based on the 1992 movie and focuses on Buffy Summers (Gellar), who is a vampire slayer. Chosen by fate and lineage, Buffy must battle against vampires, demons, and other evil forces. The show highlights how Buffy tries to juggle her personal life as she wants to live normally, while also accepting her heritage and fighting against evil. Pedro Pascal has a supporting role in a show that many fans might not know about. He appears in the fourth season of the show as Eddie, who is a new student at UC Sunnydale and befriends Buffy. Later, it turns out that he is a vampire and stalks Buffy. Viewers who would like to see the actor in an early, evil role can check out the show.
4. Narcos
Starring Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, and others, this crime drama series is created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro. The show is set in Colombia and focuses on the real-life drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was the leader of the Medellín Cartel. The show focuses on how Escobar rose through the ranks and became a billionaire due to cocaine production and distribution. The series also showcases Escobar’s eventual fall and the DEA, or Drug Enforcement Administration, trying to bring down the Cali Cartel. Moura stars as Escobar in the show, and Pedro Pascal stars as the real-life agent Javier Peña, who is a DEA agent and is tasked with bringing down Escobar and the Cali Cartel. The show highlights Pascal’s physical strength as an actor, who can deliver action scenes with dedication. He also plays a duty-bound agent and showcases that he can take on complex and dramatic roles. A raw and gritty must-watch series.
5. The Last of Us
The magnum opus of Pedro Pascal, this post-apocalyptic drama show is created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann and is based on the famous video game franchise of the same name. Starring Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and others, the show is set after human civilization has collapsed due to a fungal infection. However, the infection causes humans to turn into zombie-like, deadly creatures. The show focuses on Joel (Pascal), who must travel across a ravaged United States and safely deliver Ellie (Ramsey), who is a special child who is immune to the fungal infection. The show has been a critical and commercial success, and Pascal’s acting has been especially noted. The show is noted for its authentic adaptation of the video game as well, and has a thrilling storyline and great visuals. However, the emotional depth of the show is elevated by the expressive acting of Pascal, who catapulted to fame due to this show. Fans of the actor, therefore, must definitely watch this one.
6. The Good Wife
Created by Robert King and Michelle King, this legal political drama series features Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, and others. The show focuses on Alicia Florrick (Margulies), who is the wife of the Cook County State’s Attorney. However, her life changes when her husband is caught in a s*x and political corruption scandal and Alicia decides to return to her career in law. The series was a critical and commercial success and is a compelling and thrilling show with a lot of twists and turns. In the show, Pedro Pascal plays the role of Nathan Landry, who appears for a few episodes as the assistant state’s attorney. Pascal is known for his expressive acting, and even in a secondary role, the actor makes sure to steal the scene with his forceful and weighted portrayal of the character that is given to him.
7. Game of Thrones
Some of the fans of the actor might not know that Pedro Pascal has also worked in the popular fantasy series as Oberyn Martell. Based on the series of high fantasy novels by George RR Martin, this popular fantasy and drama show has been created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and features a huge ensemble cast. The show has been one of the most popular shows in modern times and has accumulated a massive fan following across the globe. The show is suspenseful, action-packed, and full of political intrigue as it focuses on a group of noble families, who vie for the Iron Throne. Even though the later seasons of the show have received mixed reviews for their fall in quality, the show is still a must-watch as it highlights the acting prowess of Pascal. Even though he is in a few episodes, the actor made an impression. Oberyn Martell is an iconic character, and Pascal embodies the role and gives it full justice.
8. Homeland
Starring Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Pedro Pascal, and others, the espionage thriller show is developed by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa and is based on an Israeli series. The show is about a CIA officer, Carrie (Danes), who has bipolar disorder. She is convinced that the decorated Marine Corps scout sniper Nicholas (Lewis), has been turned by al-Qaeda, and is now a threat to the security of the nation. However, she faced many challenges as people dismissed her because of her mental condition. The show was a critical and commercial success and is suspenseful and thrilling. Pedro Pascal, once again, has a secondary role in the show as David Portillo, who appears in the third season of the show and plays the role of a government attorney. It is one of Pascal’s early roles in his career, and he shone even in a minor role.
9. Nurse Jackie
Created by Liz Brixius, Evan Dunsky, and Linda Wallem, this medical comedy-drama show is set in New York City and features Edie Falco, Eve Best, Pedro Pascal, and others. The show is about Jackie Peyton (Falco), who is a drug-addicted emergency department nurse at the fictional All Saints’ Hospital. The show was a hit with the viewers and the critics, and Falco’s performance was noted. The series has offbeat humor and heartfelt moments that make it a must-watch. The show highlights a less-than-perfect protagonist in the role of Nurse Jackie, who is married and has children, but still has an affair so that she can have her pills. Pedro Pascal appears as Steve in the second season of the show. The episode focuses on Jackie’s interactions with various patients and staff, and Steve is one of the people she interacts with. The minor role highlights how often the actor had to take on secondary roles before he got his big break. However, Pascal gives a dedicated performance, even in a small role.
10. Graceland
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Starring Daniel Sunjata, Aaron Tveit, and others, this drama show aired from 2013 to 2015 and was created by Jeff Eastin. The show has an inventive premise and focuses on a group of undercover agents from various US law enforcement agencies, like the FBI and DEA, who live together in a confiscated beach house in Southern California, known as Graceland. The protagonist of the show is the rookie FBI agent Mike Warren (Tveit), who is assigned to the house after his Quantico training. The show was unfortunately cancelled after three seasons, but it is intense and full of suspense and thrills. Pedro Pascal appeared in the show as Agent Juan Badillo and played the character for a significant number of episodes. The character of Juan was a credible FBI agent, and although the character was killed, Pedro Pascal gives a dedicated performance.
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