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El Chapo

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán strives to forge a global drug empire, battling relentless authorities and treacherous rivals who threaten his rise to power.

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Released
2017
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TV-MA
Seasons
3 seasons
Drama
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  • Netflix

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This article examines the life of the notorious drug kingpin El Chapo, tracing his early involvement in the 1980s with the Guadalajara Cartel, his ascent to power during the 1990s, and his eventual downfall in 2016.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 19 episodes · premiered Apr 23, 2017

  1. 1.01Episode 1Apr 23, 2017Rate

    Joaquin, known as El Chapo, aims to establish himself within the organization with the goal of becoming its leader. When Miguel Angel is captured, he temporarily transfers leadership to Chapo, allowing him the chance to assume 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 killed after coming into possession of files connected to El Chapo. At the same time, El Chapo begins his incarceration and starts considering potential methods of 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 take place 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, after escaping from Puente Grande Penitentiary, asks "Chito" to surrender to the police and take full responsibility for assisting in his escape. At the same time, "El Chapo" and "Don Sol" conspire 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 supported 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 promises "Don Sol" that he can end the ineffective Drug War and bring peace to Mexico, but the ongoing conflict between "La Federación," "Los Emes," and "Chente" continues to result in the deaths of countless innocent people.

  9. 2.09Episode 9Nov 12, 2017Rate

    Arturo Bernal Leyda tries to mediate the tensions between Joaquín Guzmán Loera and his key allies, "El Cano" and "Chente." In a move that breaks 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 launches a campaign against Arturo Bernal Leyda, who is challenging his Sinaloa drug empire with backing from "El Cano" and "Chente." At the same time, Nazario Moreno exits the La Federación alliance following the start of El Chapo's new conflict.

  11. 2.11Episode 11Dec 3, 2017Rate

    Following the death of his son, "El Moreno," Joaquín Guzmán Loera becomes overwhelmed by grief and retreats from active involvement, leaving Ismael to handle the ongoing conflict. At the same time, "Don Sol" becomes worried that "El Cano," "Chente," and Arturo Bernal Leyda might take advantage of "El Chapo's" emotional state for their own benefit.

  12. 2.12Episode 12Dec 3, 2017Rate

    Joaquín Guzmán Loera persuades "La Muñeca" and "Tony Tormenta" to join him in an alliance against Arturo Bernal Leyda and "El Cano." At the same time, "Don Sol" appears in a vision as the president of Mexico.

Season 313 episodes · premiered Jul 9, 2018

  1. 3.01Episode 1Jul 9, 2018Rate

    El Chapo and his associates set up the world's largest drug lab in an optimal location, while Don Sol offers Franco money and instructs him to stay away, a request Franco declines. At the same time, DEA intelligence uncovers the Sinaloa cartel's rapid expansion of operations on a global scale.

  2. 3.02Episode 2Jul 10, 2018Rate

    Don Sol arranges a marriage to Berta to further his political ambitions. Men linked to El Chapo inform U.S. authorities that he was planning to place a bomb at the embassy. Mayel is arrested, prompting Joaquin to suspend operations in Malaysia in an effort to secure his release.

  3. 3.03Episode 3Jul 11, 2018Rate

    El Chapo arranges for Elba to be moved to a safer location in order to protect her from potential threats. At the same time, he and Don Sol enter into a deal to mislead the police and further their individual objectives. A journalist from El Popular starts investigating claims that Don Sol is providing protection to El Chapo.

  4. 3.04Episode 4Jul 12, 2018Rate

    Isidoro challenges El Chapo to a confrontation over his leadership, positioning himself as his most formidable rival. At the same time, Elba reveals to El Chapo that she is expecting twins.

  5. 3.05Episode 5Jul 13, 2018Rate

    El Chapo directs his men to engage in charitable activities in support of Esteban Prieto, aiming to enhance his public image and chances in the election. With their help, Esteban successfully wins the election, resulting in Don Sol being appointed 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 informs Esteban that they have taken into custody the most significant drug trafficker in the world. At the same time, Don Sol meets with Franco, and Franco's wife learns about their encounter.

  8. 3.08Episode 8Jul 18, 2018Rate

    El Chapo begins establishing connections inside the prison to avoid extradition and orchestrate his escape. At the same time, Esteban requests that his wife handle a public matter concerning one of his properties, which causes Don Sol to become distressed upon understanding the circumstances.

  9. 3.09Episode 9Jul 19, 2018Rate

    Damaso and Quino are in conflict as they compete for control of El Chapo's drug organization. El Chapo becomes aware of their dispute and encourages them to show respect, while secretly making plans to escape prison before their conflict weakens the operation.

  10. 3.10Episode 10Jul 20, 2018Rate

    With the help of Don Sol, El Chapo and his men begin constructing a tunnel to aid in his escape. Using the resources and connections provided, El Chapo successfully evades capture and manages to escape.

  11. 3.11Episode 11Jul 23, 2018Rate

    In *El Chapo*, the narrative explores the internal structure of the organization by detailing how leadership and power would be distributed in the event that the main figure could no longer serve as its leader. Concurrently, Franco shares his intentions with Don Sol, revealing his plan to relocate to another state. He voices his growing dissatisfaction with the necessity of staying hidden in order to protect their connection.

  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 confronts Don Sol and demands his resignation, but when Don Sol refuses, Esteban threatens to reveal his connections to El Chapo, including evidence of campaign financing and assistance in El Chapo's prison escape. Believing that El Chapo may be hiding with Marcelo, Don Sol orders the army to conduct a search. At the same time, Gortari originally intends to nominate his daughter as the presidential candidate, but after securing Don Sol's confidence, he is ultimately selected for the role.

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