Where to Watch Pedro Pascal's 10 Best Movies and TV Shows
Pedro Pascal is one of the most popular Hollywood actors of the decade. He's had show-stealing performances in everything from Star Wars (The Mandalorian) to Game of Thrones, and recently reprised his iconic role as Joel in the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us. He's also shown his versatility in big-budget movies such as Gladiator II, Strange Way of Life and The Wild Robot – and will soon be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four: First Steps.
If you love Pedro Pascal and want to know where to enjoy his greatest work, we've got the perfect guide for you! Here you can browse though his best movies and TV shows and find where to watch them on streaming services such as Disney+, Max, and Netflix.
The Last of Us is a live-action adaptation of the video game of the same name. The series follows Joel Miller (Pascal), a hardened survivor in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been ravaged by a mass fungus infection that causes zombie-like behavior in the infected. When Joel reluctantly agrees to smuggle a mysterious young girl, Ellie (Bella Ramsey), across the country, he’s surprised to feel a connection growing between them. Pascal is at his very best as the hardened, brutal, but also protective and fatherly Miller, while The Last of Us stands out as a top-notch video game adaptation and refreshing spin on the post-apocalyptic/zombie premise.
The Mandalorian was one of the first roles to garner Pascal international recognition (at least for anybody who hadn't seen Narcos). In this live action Star Wars TV show, Pascal portrays Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter who accepts a task to retrieve a mysterious target. When he discovers the target is a child-like creature, he ultimately refuses to hand the child over to the client, setting the pair off on a galactic adventure. The Mandalorian mixes Star Wars lore and action with a heartwarming story about the bond between Djarin and Grogu. It’s one of the best and most refreshing additions to the Star Wars that capitalizes on the franchise’s potential.
Pascal recently offered his voice for the role of the sly but kind-hearted fox, Fink, in The Wild Robot. The animated film follows Roz (Lupita Nyong'o), a robot stranded in a forest who is unable to connect with her manufacturer. Although the robot is initially an outcast among the animals of the forest, Roz befriends Fink and begins raising an orphaned runt Canada goose, Brightbill (Kit Connor), as her son. The Wild Robot features dazzling animation, emotional and comedic voice performances from Pascal and Nyong’o. It's a heartwarming tale about acceptance, identity, and how empathy and personal bonds transcend species.
Pascal boasts a recurring role as Oberyn Martell (a.k.a. the Red Viper) in Game of Thrones throughout the show's fourth season. In the show, Martell attends Prince Joffrey's (Jack Gleeson) wedding in the place of his brother. However, wedding attendees soon realize representation isn’t Martell’s only agenda, as he pursues a personal mission of vengeance. In a fun, vengeful, and hot-headed performance, Pascal's charisma brings the Red Viper to life – quickly becoming a fan favorite. Although Pascal only appears in one season of Game of Thrones, it's worth watching the entire series, which is often listed among the greatest TV shows ever made.
Pascal starred in all three seasons of Netflix’s critically acclaimed crime drama, Narcos. The series dramatizes the true story of Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), a Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist who ran the Medellín Cartel. Narcos tracks Escobar's life, following his journey to becoming a world-famous criminal, and the efforts of law enforcement – including DEA Agent Javier Peña (Pascal) – to stop him.
Pascal essentially carries the show with his nuanced performance as the determined and mischievous Peña, becoming the main protagonist and narrator in season 3. On the whole, though, Narcos is a gritty, engaging, and binge-worthy take on the ‘80s Colombian drug-trafficking scene.
Prospect premiered in 2018 with little fanfare, making it one of the best hidden gems in Pedro Pascal’s filmography. The sci-fi film follows Damon (Jay Duplass), who arrives on an alien moon with his daughter Cee (Sophie Thatcher) to mine for gems. However, their quest becomes far more complicated and dangerous when the pair runs into a rival prospector, Ezra (Pascal). Prospect is a unique, refreshing, character-driven, genre-bending film that brings a vintage Western flair to a sci-fi story. In this grounded and intriguing movie, Pascal shines as a space-cowboy-esque figure intent on survival who leverages his charisma to his advantage.
Pascal has a small but memorable role in Barry Jenkins’ critically acclaimed romance film, If Beale Street Could Talk. The film follows Tish Rivers (KiKi Lane) and Fonny Hunt (Stephan James), lifelong friends who become lovers as adults. However, their love story is disrupted when Fonny is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Pascal appears for roughly three minutes as Pietro Alvarez, a man who meets with Tish’s mother to connect her with Fonny’s accuser. Despite his minimal role, Pascal packs incredible emotion into the powerful scene – elevating If Beale Street Could Talk's searing, poignant, and heartbreaking tale.
In The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Pascal portrays Javi Gutiérrez, a Nicolas Cage superfan, who pays $1 million for Cage to appear at his birthday party. However, things take an unexpected turn when the CIA contacts Cage about Javi’s suspected criminal activity. With its blend of a meta-storytelling and and buddy comedy tropes, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a wildly fun, refreshing, and clever movie. Although Cage, portraying himself, is meant to be the star of this self-aware tribute to his career, Pascal easily steals the show with his comedic performance and bromance with Cage.
Pascal stars in the short film, Strange Way of Life, which tracks two old friends who reunite after 25 years apart. In the movie, Pascal portrays Silva, who travels to a small Wild West town to visit his childhood friend, Sheriff Jake (Ethan Hawke). However, Jake soon becomes suspicious that Silva has other motives besides rekindling their relationship. It’s a real treat to see Hawke and Pascal share the screen in this refreshing, queer Western tale directed by Pedro Almodovar. Their acting skills pack immense emotion and intrigue into the otherwise short and somber tale of heartache and long-lost lovers.
Gladiator II is the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s critically acclaimed Gladiator. The sequel centers on Lucius (Paul Mescal), a young man who vows vengeance on General Acacius (Pedro Pascal) after the general leads the Roman army into the Kingdom of Nimidia, enslaving Lucius and killing his wife. Lucius becomes a gladiator, rising through the ranks of the Colosseum on his mission of vengeance. Pascal is captivating and intimidating as the Roman general, where he can be seen in several top-notch fight scenes. Although Gladiator II doesn’t eclipse the original, it’s a visually dazzling and entertaining sequel.
