The episode’s title refers to the paramilitary group (Perseguidos por Pablo Escobar, or "People Persecuted by Pablo Escobar"). This is the episode’s central conceit: the formation of a death squad funded by the rival Cali Cartel and disgruntled former associates of Pablo, notably the Castaño brothers (Fidel and Carlos).
A key thematic contrast is established early: the episode juxtaposes a nostalgic flashback of Pablo’s past wealth—specifically his customized racecars—with the grim reality of those same cars being torched by Los Pepes in the present. Key Themes and Moral Ambiguity The Descent of Javier Peña Narcos temporada 2 episodio 6 - Los Pepes.mkv