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- Creator(s): Silvana Aguirre, Carlos Contreras
Synopsis
This drama series chronicles the true story of the rise, capture and escape of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Driven by ambition and a need for respect, El Chapo's ascent as a drug lord is strewn with violence.
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Marco de la O, Humberto Busto, Alejandro Aguilar, Rodrigo Abed, Luis Fernando Peña, Juan Carlos Olivas, Rolf Petersen, Carlos Hernan Romo, Héctor Holten, Diego Vásquez, Teté Espinoza, Luis Rábago, Dolores Heredia, Cristina Michaus, Valentina Acosta, Juliette Pardau, Abril Schreiber
El Chapo: Season 1
Season 1 of El Chapo has 9 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in the Netherlands.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
El Chapo must fulfill his promise to Pablo Escobar of moving cocaine across the border under a shortened timeline, or pay the price.
- October 4, 2017
Chapo desires to achieve patron status and feels disrespected as he tries to collaborate with drug lords. Miguel Ángel must make a decision.
- October 4, 2017
The Mexican government recruits Amado to help control the escalating violence. The Avendaño brothers cross a line.
- October 4, 2017
Ramón brings in a group of sicarios in a hunt for El Chapo. A mass shooting at an airport arouses suspicion and a prominent cardinal dies.
- October 4, 2017
The government offers a reward for the capture of El Chapo, and he is forced to go into hiding while making plans to flee the country.
- October 4, 2017
Don Sol feeds information to Gabriela as she looks for a victim to go on the record against Gen. Blanco. Chapo meets with a drug lord in Guatemala.
- October 4, 2017
Don Sol continues to work his way up the political ladder and interrogates El Chapo, who offers him information in exchange for a deal.
- October 4, 2017
Violence surrounds Gen. Blanco. El Chapo tries to acclimate to life in prison but gets a rude awakening when he tries to bribe a guard.
- October 4, 2017
El Chapo reflects on his childhood and how he entered the drug business. His punishments in prison become more severe.
- October 4, 2017
El Chapo: Season 2
Season 2 of El Chapo has 12 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in the Netherlands.
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Two years after his arrest, El Chapo is transferred to a lax prison, where he promises Don Sol he'll get rid of the Avendaños in exchange for freedom.
- December 15, 2017
El Chapo sets in motion an elaborate plan to escape from prison. A new Mexican president delivers a blow to Don Sol, who scrambles to recover.
- December 15, 2017
A bug planted in his son's car reveals El Chapo's location to special forces. To lure Ramón Avendaño into an ambush, El Chapo coerces one of his men.
- December 15, 2017
When Raciel refuses to join the federation, El Chapo enlists the Federales and army to arrest him and battle the Gulf Cartel militia for its turf.
- December 15, 2017
After Chente settles a painful score with him, El Chapo carefully chooses a reaction that earns him another ally in his war against the Gulf Cartel.
- December 15, 2017
When an anti-corruption presidential candidate becomes the 2006 front-runner, Don Sol makes a deal with his opponent. A teen catches El Chapo's eye.
- December 15, 2017
With the arms and troops given to him by the new Mexican president to conquer the Gulf Cartel, El Chapo decides to kill two birds with one stone.
- December 15, 2017
Teens and young adults are kidnapped in Nuevo Laredo and forced to work for the warring cartels. A mother travels to Culiacán to search for her child.
- December 15, 2017
Risking his life, Arturo meets with Chente and El Cano to negotiate peace. When Quino is arrested, El Chapo commits a betrayal to get his son released.
- December 15, 2017
El Chapo's son El Moreno finally gets a chance to prove himself in the business, but he ignores an important instruction from his father.
- December 15, 2017
El Chapo's enemies take advantage of his time of grief. Arturo becomes paranoid and consults a fortuneteller to determine who he can and cannot trust.
- December 15, 2017
Back in Culiacán with renewed resolve, El Chapo sets out to eliminate his enemies one by one. Don Sol gets a dream offer, but with a strict condition.
- December 15, 2017
El Chapo: Season 3
Season 3 of El Chapo has 13 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in the Netherlands.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
The DEA is alarmed by the expansive growth of El Chapo's drug empire. Don Sol forges a new alliance to further his career.
- July 27, 2018
El Chapo is thrilled about his Forbes list placement until a betrayal brings down one of his best men. Don Sol finds himself in a new relationship.
- July 27, 2018
Don Sol tells El Chapo about his new alliance. The DEA hunt continues and public pressure mounts for an investigation into Mayel's claims.
- July 27, 2018
Berta and Don Sol each try in their own way to deal with their latest problem. Elba shares exciting news with El Chapo as the authorities close in.
- July 27, 2018
El Chapo tries to keep his promise to Elba, but when Graciela is compromised, he informs her of his new plan. Mexico votes for its new president.
- July 27, 2018
Gov. Jorge del Toro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and the DEA puts pressure on Esteban Prieto and Don Sol to capture El Chapo.
- July 27, 2018
With the Mexican government turned against him, El Chapo gets cornered in Mazatlán. Berta becomes suspicious of Don Sol's love life.
- July 27, 2018
An isolated El Chapo tries to build a friendship with a guard. Berta and Don Sol worry about their futures as a political scandal affects Prieto.
- July 27, 2018
With El Chapo incarcerated, a power struggle occurs between Quino and Dámaso, with each man insisting he's the one in charge of the Sinaloa Cartel.
- July 27, 2018
After seeing an interview in which a famous actress speaks favorably about him, El Chapo demands a meeting. Meanwhile, tunnel construction continues.
- July 27, 2018
The world reacts to El Chapo's escape. The drug kingpin reveals his successor and tells his men to stop fighting. Berta gets angry at Don Sol.
- July 27, 2018
El Chapo tells Vanessa how he thinks his Hollywood film should end. Don Sol investigates his wife to find something he can use to keep her in line.
- July 27, 2018
Gunfights ensue as El Chapo tries desperately to avoid being captured and extradited. Don Sol's ambitions drive him to a dark place.
- July 27, 2018