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El Chapo

2017 · TV series

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 19 episodes · premiered Apr 23, 2017

  1. 1.01Episode 1Apr 23, 2017Rate

    Joaquin, known as El Chapo, seeks to prove himself within the organization in hopes of becoming its leader. When Miguel Angel is captured, he temporarily hands over leadership to Chapo, giving him the opportunity to step into the role of boss.

  2. 1.02Episode 2Apr 30, 2017Rate

    Chino meets with Ramon to provide information on El Chapo's location in exchange for five million dollars. Motivated by the tip, Ramon launches an assault to capture El Chapo, resulting in a violent confrontation at the airport.

  3. 1.03Episode 3May 7, 2017Rate

    Ramon becomes obsessed with seeking revenge against El Chapo, escalating tensions within the organization. Meanwhile, Mr. Sol confronts Gabriela about the murder of Colonel Blanco, putting her under pressure to provide answers.

  4. 1.04Episode 4May 7, 2017Rate

    El Chapo is lured into a business meeting with Herrerias in El Salvador, which is actually a setup by lieutenant Rosado to capture him and turn him over to the police.

  5. 1.05Episode 5May 14, 2017Rate

    El Chapo is captured and brought to Mexico by military forces, and Conrado Sol is tasked with holding a press conference to portray El Chapo as the country's most significant drug trafficker.

  6. 1.06Episode 6May 14, 2017Rate

    Gabriela is assassinated after being in possession of files related to El Chapo. Meanwhile, El Chapo begins his imprisonment and contemplates ways to escape.

  7. 1.07Episode 7May 21, 2017Rate

    El Chapo becomes angry upon discovering that one of his girlfriends is involved with another man. After enduring an extended period in a punishment cell, he returns to his own cell, hoping to find solace and recover from the ordeal.

  8. 1.08Episode 8Rate
  9. 1.09Episode 9Rate

Season 212 episodes · premiered Sep 17, 2017

  1. 2.01Episode 1Sep 17, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera is visited by his second wife, Graciela, while shifts in power occur following Amado's death, with Benjamín and Ramón Avendaño emerging as new leaders in drug trafficking.

  2. 2.02Episode 2Sep 24, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera, having escaped Puente Grande Penitentiary, asks "Chito" to surrender to the police and claim sole responsibility for helping him escape. Meanwhile, "El Chapo" and "Don Sol" plot to eliminate the Avendaño Brothers.

  3. 2.03Episode 3Oct 1, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera evades capture by the GAFES and later persuades them to collaborate with him. After the decline of the Avendaños, "El Chapo" establishes "La Federación," an alliance of top drug trafficking leaders.

  4. 2.04Episode 4Oct 8, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera devises a plan to eliminate Raciel Cárdenas and assert control over Nuevo Laredo following Cárdenas's arrest. This move sparks a violent conflict between Guzmán's group and the faction led by El Cano and Los Emes.

  5. 2.05Episode 5Oct 15, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera attends the funeral of his brother, who was killed by Chente and Raciel, while El Cano launches an attack on La Federación's territory to eliminate El Chapo's associates.

  6. 2.06Episode 6Oct 22, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera instructs 'Don Sol' to prevent Andrés Labrador from winning the Mexican presidency, anticipating conflicts with his operations. Meanwhile, Conrado plots a scheme to have Felipe Alarcón elected as the country's new leader.

  7. 2.07Episode 7Oct 29, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera leads a drug war backed by Felipe Alarcón and 'Don Sol' against rival factions led by 'El Cano', 'Los Emes', and 'Chente'. To gain public favor, Guzmán Loera arranges for Elba Coronado to win a beauty pageant through jury manipulation.

  8. 2.08Episode 8Nov 5, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera pledges to "Don Sol" that he can end the ineffective Drug War and restore peace to Mexico, but the ongoing conflict between "La Federación," "Los Emes," and "Chente" continues to claim countless innocent lives.

  9. 2.09Episode 9Nov 12, 2017Rate

    Arturo Bernal Leyda attempts to mediate tensions between Joaquín Guzmán Loera and his key allies, 'El Cano' and 'Chente'. In a move that fractures their alliance, 'El Chapo' betrays the two to secure the release of one of his sons from prison.

  10. 2.10Episode 10Nov 19, 2017Rate

    Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera initiates a campaign against Arturo Bernal Leyda, who challenges his Sinaloa drug empire with support from "El Cano" and "Chente." Meanwhile, Nazario Moreno leaves the La Federación alliance following the outbreak of El Chapo's new conflict.

  11. 2.11Episode 11Dec 3, 2017Rate

    After the death of his son, "El Moreno," Joaquín Guzmán Loera becomes consumed by grief and withdraws, leaving Ismael to manage the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, "Don Sol" grows concerned that "El Cano," "Chente," and Arturo Bernal Leyda may exploit "El Chapo's" emotional vulnerability for their own gain.

  12. 2.12Episode 12Dec 3, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera convinces "La Muñeca" and "Tony Tormenta" to ally with him against Arturo Bernal Leyda and "El Cano." Meanwhile, "Don Sol" appears in a vision as the Mexican president.

Season 313 episodes · premiered Jul 9, 2018

  1. 3.01Episode 1Jul 9, 2018Rate

    El Chapo and his associates establish the world's largest drug lab in an ideal location, while Don Sol offers Franco money and orders him to stay away, a demand Franco refuses. Meanwhile, DEA intelligence reveals the rapid global expansion of the Sinaloa cartel's operations.

  2. 3.02Episode 2Jul 10, 2018Rate

    Don Sol arranges a marriage to Berta to advance his political ambitions. Men associated with El Chapo reveal to U.S. authorities that he was planning to place a bomb at the embassy. Mayel is arrested, leading Joaquin to halt operations in Malaysia in hopes of securing his release.

  3. 3.03Episode 3Jul 11, 2018Rate

    El Chapo arranges for Elba to move to a safer location to protect her from potential threats. Meanwhile, he and Don Sol strike a deal to mislead the police and advance their respective goals. A journalist from El Popular begins looking into claims that Don Sol is shielding El Chapo.

  4. 3.04Episode 4Jul 12, 2018Rate

    Isidoro challenges El Chapo to defend his position, declaring himself his greatest adversary. Meanwhile, Elba informs El Chapo that she is pregnant with twins.

  5. 3.05Episode 5Jul 13, 2018Rate

    El Chapo instructs his men to carry out charitable efforts in support of Esteban Prieto, helping to boost his public image and electoral prospects. With their assistance, Esteban secures victory in the election, leading to Don Sol's appointment as Secretary of Governance.

  6. 3.06Episode 6Jul 16, 2018Rate

    El Chapo and his associates steal a shipment from Isidoro and ransack his lab, complicating efforts to capture him. The army attempts to apprehend El Chapo, but he evades capture, leading to frustration from Don Sol, who recognizes the increased difficulty in bringing him to justice.

  7. 3.07Episode 7Jul 17, 2018Rate

    El Chapo is captured by the military, and Don Sol reveals to Esteban that they have apprehended the most significant drug trafficker in the world. Meanwhile, Don Sol meets with Franco, and Franco's wife discovers their encounter.

  8. 3.08Episode 8Jul 18, 2018Rate

    El Chapo starts building connections within the prison to prevent extradition and plan his escape. Meanwhile, Esteban asks his wife to address a public issue regarding one of his properties, which upsets Don Sol upon realizing the situation.

  9. 3.09Episode 9Jul 19, 2018Rate

    Damaso and Quino clash as they vie for control of El Chapo's drug organization. El Chapo becomes aware of their conflict and urges them to maintain respect, while secretly preparing to escape prison before their infighting destabilizes the operation.

  10. 3.10Episode 10Jul 20, 2018Rate

    El Chapo and his men begin constructing a tunnel to facilitate his escape, utilizing resources and connections provided by Don Sol. With their assistance, he successfully evades capture and escapes.

  11. 3.11Episode 11Jul 23, 2018Rate

    El Chapo outlines how power within his organization would be divided if he were unable to lead it. Meanwhile, Franco informs Don Sol that he plans to move to a different state, expressing his frustration with the need to remain in the shadows to conceal their relationship.

  12. 3.12Episode 12Jul 24, 2018Rate

    Don Sol advises El Chapo to use a double to maintain his freedom, while El Chapo requests an actress to create a film ensuring his legacy.

  13. 3.13Episode 13Jul 25, 2018Rate

    Esteban demands Don Sol resign, but when he refuses, he threatens to expose Don Sol's ties to El Chapo, including campaign funding and helping him escape prison. Don Sol believes El Chapo may be hiding with Marcelo and sends the army to search for him. Meanwhile, Gortari initially plans to nominate his daughter as presidential candidate, but after gaining Don Sol's trust, he is ultimately chosen for the position.

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