El Chapo (2017)
The gripping true-crime drama chronicling the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of the world's most notorious drug lord.
El Chapo - Series Information
- Original Title: El Chapo
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Daniel Posada, Silvana Aguirre Zegarra et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 55 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: Spanish
- First Air Date: April 23, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), April 23, 2017 (Germany - 16), April 23, 2017 (France - 18), April 23, 2017 (Australia - M), April 23, 2017 (Brazil - 16), April 23, 2017 (Mexico - AA), April 23, 2017 (Spain - 18), April 23, 2017 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Univision
- Alternative Titles: 엘 차포: 터널 킹 (KR)
- Production Companies: Story House Entertainment, Univision Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America, Mexico
El Chapo - Plot
A look at the life of notorious drug kingpin, El Chapo, from his early days in the 1980s working for the Guadalajara Cartel, to his rise to power of during the '90s and his ultimate downfall in 2016.
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El Chapo - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Daniel Posada
- Silvana Aguirre Zegarra
- Carlos Contreras
- Ernesto Contreras
- José Manuel Cravioto
Main Cast
- Marco de la O
- Valentina Acosta
- Juan Carlos Olivas
- Humberto Busto
- Alejandro Aguilar
- Hernán Romo
- Tete Espinoza
- Hector Muñoz
- James Lawrence
- Juliette Pardau
Writers
- Silvana Aguirre
- Carlos Contreras
El Chapo - FAQs
Is El Chapo based on a true story?
Yes, El Chapo is based on the real life of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the infamous leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. The series dramatizes his documented rise through the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s, his ascent to becoming one of the world's most wanted drug lords, and his eventual capture in 2016.
Where can you stream El Chapo?
El Chapo is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United States. Availability may vary by region. You can compare all current viewing options for your country on JustWatch.
Who plays El Chapo in the series?
Mexican actor Marco de la O portrays Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán throughout all three seasons of the series. His performance was widely praised for capturing both the menace and the calculated ambition of the real-life cartel kingpin across different decades of his criminal career.
How many seasons does El Chapo have?
El Chapo ran for 3 seasons and a total of 32 episodes. Season 1 contains 7 episodes, Season 2 has 12 episodes, and Season 3 comprises 13 episodes. The series concluded in 2018 after chronicling the full arc of Guzmán's criminal empire and capture.
What is El Chapo the series about?
El Chapo dramatizes the life of drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán, tracing his origins as a low-level operative in the Guadalajara Cartel during the 1980s, his ruthless climb to power through the 1990s, and his eventual downfall and capture in 2016. The show explores cartel politics, violence, and corruption.
When did El Chapo first air?
El Chapo premiered on April 23, 2017, in the United States on Univision. The series also launched simultaneously in several other countries including Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, and South Korea on the same date.
What is the content rating for El Chapo?
El Chapo is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong depictions of drug trafficking, cartel violence, and adult themes. Viewer discretion is strongly advised, particularly for younger audiences.
Who created the El Chapo TV series?
El Chapo was created by Daniel Posada, Silvana Aguirre Zegarra, Carlos Contreras, Ernesto Contreras, and José Manuel Cravioto. The series was produced by Story House Entertainment and Univision Studios, and originally broadcast on the Univision network in the United States.
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