20 Best Pedro Pascal Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

After nearly two decades of doing small roles in both film and television productions, Pedro Pascal, the talented Chilean-American actor, gained widespread recognition for his incredible performances as Oberyn Martell in the hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones and as Javier Peña in the thrilling Netflix crime series Narcos. He has been nominated in several prestigious award shows, including the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, the Primetime Emmys, and the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards. The actor’s work across genres, in movies and TV series, has been impressive. To make it easier for his ardent admirers, we have compiled a list of the ten Best movies and TV shows starring Pedro Pascal ranked per their IMDb ratings.

10 Best Pedro Pascal Movies and TV Shows According to IMDb rating 

Game of Thrones 

IMDb Rating: 9.2

Games of Thrones Season 4 introduced some new cast members, including Pedro Pascal, Indira Varma, Michiel Huisman, and Dean-Charles Chapman. Critics praised the show’s production values and cast, reserving special commendation for the incomparable Peter Dinklage and his masterful portrayal of the iconic Tyrion Lannister. S4 viewership yet again surged compared to the previous season. It won 4 of the 19 Emmy Awards for which it was nominated. In the show, Pascal essayed the character of Prince Oberyn Martell, nicknamed the Red Viper; the character is alluring and charismatic while also convincingly portraying a sense of danger. He is incredibly likable, but his actions are motivated by a deep-rooted hatred.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Peter Dinklage
• Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
• Lena Headey
• Emilia Clarke
• Kit Harington

Created by	David Benioff and D. B. Weiss
Release Date	April 17, 2011
Running Time	50–82 minutes

The Last of Us 

IMDb Rating: 8.8

In the series, Pedro Pascal portrays Joel, a resilient, middle-aged, vulnerable survivor haunted by the trauma of his past. He has been assigned the mission of clandestinely transporting a young girl named Ellie from a quarantine zone to a destination across the United States. The Last of Us was released on January 15, 2023. It garnered critical acclaim for its exceptional performances, well-crafted writing, impressive production design, and captivating score. Many critics even hailed it as the finest video game adaptation to date. It received nominations for numerous honors, including three Golden Globes and 24 Primetime Emmy Awards. The series premiere was viewed by 4.7 million, making it the second-highest viewership for HBO since 2010. Within two months, the show had accumulated nearly 40 million viewers across linear channels and HBO Max. By May, each series episode was averaging almost 32 million viewers.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Bella Ramsey

Created by	Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann
Release Date	January 15, 2023
Running Time	43–81 minutes

Narcos 

IMDb Rating: 8.8

Narcos is a captivating and addictive series. It revolves around the life of Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian narcoterrorist and drug kingpin. Pedro Pascal plays the role of Javier Peña, a DEA agent tasked with bringing down Pablo Escobar. As the seasons progress, Narcos keeps getting better and better, using historical details to send viewers on a riveting (and disturbingly relevant) descent into the shadows. The show is streaming on Netflix for the US audience. 

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Wagner Moura
• Boyd Holbrook
• Damián Alcázar

Created by	Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro
Release Date	August 28, 2015
Running Time	43–60 minutes

The Mandalorian

IMDb Rating: 8.7

The Mandalorian is the inaugural live-action series created within the Star Wars franchise. It occurs five years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi (1983). Pedro Pascal plays the title character, a bounty hunter on the run to defend Grogu, a Force-sensitive child, from the remaining Imperial soldiers led by Moff Gideon. Though it has moments of withholding, the drama is action-packed and well-crafted. The Mandalorian is a delightful addition to the Star Wars universe. The first season of The Mandalorian accumulated a total of 5.42 billion minutes of viewing time during its seven-week run.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Katee Sackhoff
• Moff Gideon

Created by	Jon Favreau
Release Date	November 12, 2019
Running Time	33–59 minutes

The Good Wife  

IMDb Rating: 8.4

Pedro Pascal starred in seasons 1 and 2 of the legal and political drama series The Good Wife. He portrayed the character of Nathan Landry, who is an assistant state’s attorney. Starring Julianna Margulies and an exceptional ensemble cast, the drama series The Good Wife presents storylines that resemble real-life headlines.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Julianna Margulies
• Matt Czuchry
• Archie Panjabi

Created by	Robert King and Michelle King
Release Date	September 22, 2009
Running Time	40–46 minutes

Homeland 

IMDb Rating: 8.3

In 2013, Pedro Pascal appeared in the first episode of the third season of the espionage drama Homeland. He played the role of David Portillo. Titled Tin Man Is Down, it was written by Alex Gansa and Barbara Hall. As the stakes continued to rise, Homeland S3 remained a gripping roller coaster ride of tension, solidifying its position as one of the best-written thrillers on television.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal  (One Episode)

Directed by	Lesli Linka Glatter
Release Date	October 2, 2011
Running Time	45–85 minutes

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Pedro Pascal portrayed the character of Vampire Eddie in the pilot episode of the fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Season four of the show premiered on October 5, 1999, on The WB network. The episode was titled “The Freshman.” The fourth season starts on a shaky note, but the show delivers an unexpectedly gratifying climax.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Nicholas Brendon
• Alyson Hannigan
• Seth Green
• Marc Blucas
• James Marsters
• Anthony Stewart Head

Directed by	Joss Whedon
Release Date	March 10, 1997
Running Time	42–51 minutes

Downtown

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Downtown was an animated sitcom on MTV that focused on urban life. The show was based on interviews conducted with real people. The show, created by Chris Prynoski, revolves around a diverse and multiracial cast living in New York City, showcasing their everyday lives. The episode “Before and After” of Downtown was nominated for an Outstanding Animated Program Primetime Emmy Award in 2000. Pedro Pascal made a guest appearance in a single episode in 1999.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal (One Episode)

Created by	Chris Prynoski
Release Date	August 3, 1999
Running Time	22 minutes

The Mentalist 

IMDb Rating: 8.2

In the TV series The Mentalist, Pedro Pascal portrayed the character of FBI agent Marcus Pike. His first appearance was in season six, episode 16, titled “Violets.” He featured in a total of seven episodes of the drama. The episodes starring the actor attracted an impressive U.S. viewership of eight to ten million.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal
• Simon Baker
• Robin Tunney
• Tim Kang

Created by	Bruno Heller
Release Date	September 23, 2008
Running Time	43 minutes

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 

IMDb Rating: 8.1

Pedro Pascal appeared in the action-packed Season 12 finale of Law & Order: SVU/ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The episode was titled Smoked. Pascal’s character, Special Agent Greer, became inadvertently entangled in an SVU case due to the overlapping of two crimes. The episode was broadcast on May 18, 2011. It was directed by Helen Shaver, with Jonathan Greene and Daniel Truly at its writing helm. ‘Smoked’ garnered mixed reviews from critics. Based on Nielsen ratings, the episode’s initial airing attracted a U.S. viewership of 8.98 million, making it the highest-rated program on NBC of the night and the most-watched program during the 10:00 p.m. time slot.

Cast: 

• Pedro Pascal (One Episode)
• D Wong
• Tamara Tunie
• Christopher Meloni
• Charlayne Woodard

Created by	Dick Wolf
Release Date	September 20, 1999
Running Time	40–44 minutes

Other Popular Pedro Pascal Movies and TV Shows Ranked According to IMDb Rating 

Title	IMDb Rating
Lights Out	8
Home Movie: The Princess Bride	7.9
Law & Order	7.8
Nurse Jackie	7.8
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation	7.7
Nikita	7.7
NYPD Blue	7.7
Calls	7.7
Graceland	7.6
Law & Order: Criminal Intent	7.5
Brothers & Sisters	7.5

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