How to Watch Cowboy Cartel for Free on Apple TV Plus

Discover Cowboy Cartel, the true story of FBI agent Scott Lawson's risky investigation that brought down Mexico's Los Zetas cartel and exposed their money laundering operation in the American Quarter Horse racing world. The four-part docuseries airs on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 2, 2024. All the episodes will air on the same day. 

The Treviño brothers were the masterminds behind this cartel. A film version of this story based on the book "Bloodlines" was in the works, and Channing Tatum was considered for the role of Scott. 

In this article, we’ll explain how to access Cowboy Cartel on Apple TV Plus from anywhere in the world. You'll also learn insider hacks for circumventing geo-blocks. Plus, get a preview of the show, meet the cast, explore the episode guide, and watch the exciting trailer. So don’t miss out on any of the sections, no matter where you are.

How to Stream Cowboy Cartel 

Cowboy Cartel will be available on Apple TV+ in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. 

Apple TV Plus costs $9.99 per month in the US, £8.99 per month in the UK, CA $12.99 per month in Canada, and AU $12.99 per month in Australia. New customers can watch Cowboy Cartel for free with an Apple TV+ 7-day free trial.

Explore an expansive library of on-demand movies and shows across various genres with Apple TV+. Beyond being exclusive to Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV, it extends its reach to popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, LG, Roku, Samsung, and more, ensuring seamless entertainment wherever you go.

Customers who purchase a new Apple product are eligible for a 3-month complimentary trial of Apple TV+. This subscription provides access to a selection of noteworthy titles for streaming, such as Women in Blue, Time Bandits, Omnivore, Me, Fancy Dance, and more. 

Preview

Cowboy Cartel reveals the unbelievable true story of Scott Lawson, whose investigation brought down the Treviño brothers, the leaders of Los Zetas. While the Treviños terrorized thousands in their pursuit of power and money, Lawson risked his life tracking their brother’s racehorse transactions in the United States. 

His work infiltrated the deadly cartel and uncovered their international money laundering operations. The series includes first-time interviews with FBI agent Lawson, IRS agent Steve Pennington, and Irving police officers Steve Junker, Brian Schutt, and Kim Williams, and more.

Produced for Apple TV+ by Breaklight Pictures, Cowboy Cartel features executive producers Dan Johnstone, Castor Fernandez, Eric Newman, Steve Michaels, and Jodi Flynn. Johnstone and Fernandez direct the series, with Tone as a consulting producer.

Cowboy Cartel joins Apple’s growing lineup of acclaimed nonfiction programming, including The Dynasty: New England Patriots, Hollywood Con Queen, Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, and Stephen Curry: Underrated. 

Cast

Cowboy Cartel features first-time interviews with:

• FBI agent Scott Lawson, who broke the case
• IRS agent Steve Pennington
• Irving police officers Steve Junker, Brian Schutt, and Kim Williams
• Assistant US Attorney Doug Gardner
• Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Ginger Thompson
• Joe Tone, the author of “Bones: Brothers, Horses, Cartels, and the Borderland Dream.”

Cowboy Cartel Episode Schedule

Cowboy Cartel premieres on Apple TV Plus starting August 2, 2024. All four episodes air on the same day, making them perfect for binge-watching. 

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Starting Gate (Friday, August 2, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 2: The Inside Track (Friday, August 2, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 3: Clean Money, Dirty Tricks (Friday, August 2, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 4: Photo Finish (Friday, August 2, 2024)

Trailer