El Chapo 2017
What is El Chapo?
El Chapo is a television series that focuses on the life of a notorious drug kingpin. The series explores the individual's early days, which took place in the 1980s, during their time working for the Guadalajara Cartel.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 23, 2017
- Last aired
- Jul 25, 2018
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Univision
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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El Chapo is a television series that focuses on the life of a notorious drug kingpin. The series explores the individual's early days, which took place in the 1980s, during their time working for the Guadalajara Cartel. It also examines their rise to power, specifically during the 1990s. The series concludes with the individual's downfall, which occurred in 2016. The series is classified as a drama and crime television show, rated TV-MA.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty rise-and-fall chronicle of Mexico's most infamous drug lord.”
- Unbiased portrayal of cartel operations
- Strong lead performance
- Faithful to real events
- Pacing may feel slow
- Graphic violence and drug content
You want a no-frills biographical crime drama.
Contains strong violence, drug use, and adult themes throughout.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 23, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 30, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 7, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 7, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 14, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc May 14, 2017
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc May 21, 2017
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 17, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 24, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 1, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 8, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 15, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 22, 2017
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 29, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 5, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 12, 2017
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 19, 2017
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Dec 3, 2017
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Dec 3, 2017
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 9, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jul 10, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jul 11, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jul 12, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jul 13, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jul 16, 2018
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jul 17, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jul 18, 2018
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jul 19, 2018
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jul 20, 2018
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jul 23, 2018
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jul 24, 2018
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Jul 25, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, it follows the real-life rise and fall of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.
Is it in Spanish or English?
The original version is in Spanish.
How many seasons are there?
The series aired from 2017 through multiple seasons.
Is it historically accurate?
It aims to faithfully portray documented events in El Chapo's life.
Where can I watch it?
It has been available on various streaming platforms internationally.
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