Pedro Pascal is the internet's current heartthrob, appearing in several big projects and franchises this year. His role as Maxwell Lord in Wonder Woman 1984 certainly grabbed the audience's attention, with many considering him as the best part of the movie with his chilling performance as the main villain. He also appeared in We Can Be Heroes as the father and superhero, Marcus Moreno. However, his astonishing streak does not end here as Pascal returned in the second season of The Mandalorian with his emotional farewell to the internet's favorite baby, Grogu.
As Pascal earns even more juicy and impressive roles, he only recently received such recognition for his acting skills. Before being cast in big movie roles, Pascal appeared in several popular television series, which started his acting career and later fame. While starring in these TV shows either as a small role or leading character, he showcased his talents, and these TV roles helped him become a renowned actor today.
Nikita (2010-2013) - 7.7
Nikita centers on a female assassin, Nikita, who gets a second chance in life after escaping death row. After she learns the deception created by Division, she is now on a mission to take down the secret organization that trained her.
Pedro Pascal only appeared in one episode in "Aftermath." However, Pascal is quite compelling and seemed natural as the antagonist Liam, who once worked as a former cleaner for the Division.
Lights Out (2011) - 8.0
In this boxing series, a former boxing champ, Patrick Leary, who now lives with his family, struggles with post-retirement. However, as financial problems stack, he considers returning to his old profession to make ends meets.
Pedro Pascal appeared in four episodes as Omar Assyrian, who was training under Leary. Although the series received mostly positive reviews, Lights Out only lasted for one season as it was canceled on FX due to low viewership.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-present) - 8.0
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the longest-running series and is still airing today after 20 years. As part of the Law & Order franchise, this version of the series focuses on cases related to sexual assault matters or non-sexual crimes that require special handling. The series is well-received by the critics for focusing on crimes loosely based on real-life cases and nominated at the Emmys, winning in several acting categories.
Pedro Pascal has quite a history with the Law & Order franchise, having appeared in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In Law & Order: SVU, Pascal only appeared in one episode as Special Agent Greer, a corrupted cop involved with a murder. However, it is interesting for him to take on an antagonistic role.
The Mentalist (2008-2015) - 8.1
In this crime and mystery drama, a psychic named Patrick Jane becomes a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation and works with his boss, Teresa Lisbon, to read people's minds. By joining the bureau, he hopes to find the man who killed his family. It generally received positive reviews for its intricate story and acting performances.
In The Mentalist, Pascal played Marcus Pike as a recurring role during the show's sixth season and appeared in seven episodes. His character was the former fiancé of Teresa Lisbon. At one point, he grew a mustache and beard for the series, and this look has since become a signature one for the actor.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) - 8.2
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer is a supernatural drama series that has vampires and monsters. Only the chosen one named Buffy Summers could destroy and defeat the dark forces, with help from friends and close allies. The series was one of the most popular shows during its time, and it has since become a cult classic.
Pedro Pascal only appeared in one episode as Eddie, the first person that Buffy befriends in college. Unfortunately, he turns into a vampire, and Buffy sadly had to kill him. At the time, Pascal was credited under the name Pedro Balmaceda.
The Good Wife (2006-2016) - 8.3
The Good Wife is about a mother who returns to her profession as a defense attorney following a public scandal by her husband. However, as her husband becomes more involved in politics, she tries and learns to adapt and balance her new life as a working mom. The series was one of the best television series in the early 2010s as it went on to win five Emmys.
Pascal had a recurring role as Nathan Landry, who was an assistant state's attorney. He appeared for two seasons and gave quite an impressive and memorable performance.
Homeland (2011-2020) - 8.3
This espionage thriller is about a CIA officer named Carrie Mathison, who believes that an ex-Marine may be working for the country's enemy and poses a threat for those at home. Critics highly praised the series, having been listed as one of the best shows during its first two seasons. Homeland went on to win awards at the Golden Globes and Emmys, including acting awards for Claire Danes and Damian Lewis.
Pascal was featured in only one episode as David Portillo. His character was part of the Senate Select Committee. Although he only appeared in one episode, Pascal gave a convincing performance in his limited role.
The Mandalorian (2019-present) - 8.8
As an expansion on the content and lore in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian is Disney+'s hit series of a bounty hunter who is on a mission to help a little child while facing against those in the Galactic Empire. Pascal stars as the lead character Din Djarin/Mando. Although his face is covered with a helmet most of the time, he still gives quite an impressive performance, given his heartwarming chemistry with the green Yoda-like creature, Grogu.
Viewers praised the series for being a refreshing addition to the Star Wars universe with great direction, writing, and acting. The audience also enjoys Pascal as the ruthless yet caring bounty hunter and hopes to see more of him in his iconic role. The series was renewed for a third season.
Narcos (2015-2017) - 8.8
A crime drama series, Narcos centers on the search and takedown of history's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, who produced and distributed cocaine across the world. The third season shifts focus to the operation to takedown another cocaine distributor, Cali Cartel. After running for three seasons, the series became one of Netflix's most popular series, which has since created a spin-off with Narcos: Mexico.
Pedro Pascal received his first leading role as one of the real-life DEA agents, Javier Peña. The real Javier Peña was also one of the consultants of the show. His portrayal as the agent was highly favorable by critics and audiences, which resulted in his character's return in the third season, even though the real Javier Peña was not involved in the Cali Cartel operation.
Game Of Thrones (2011-2019) - 9.3
Based on the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones focuses on several houses fighting to win possession of the Iron Throne in Westeros. It was a critically acclaimed show of the decade, praised for its captivating writing, brilliant direction, and phenomenal performances. The series lasted for eight seasons, earning several awards at the Emmys for being one of the best drama series for several years and becoming one of the most recording-breaking shows in television history.
Of course, Pedro Pascal's portrayal of Oberyn Martell caught the viewer's attention and perhaps was the turning point for the actor's career. Pascal appeared in the fourth season of Game of Throne as the audacious, confident, and promiscuous prince of Dorne, who seeks revenge for his sister's death by fighting the Mountain. Although the actor only appeared for seven episodes and had quite the conclusion for his character, Oberyn is considered one of the best characters in the series. His fight with the Mountain is also one of the best fight scenes featured in the show.