El Chapo (2017)
A notorious drug kingpin's life unfolds with gritty tension, from cartel beginnings to a suspenseful downfall.
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.
How intense is El Chapo?
El Chapo is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What El Chapo feels like
- Tone
- grittytensesuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream El Chapo
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is El Chapo for you?
Is El Chapo scary?
Only a little. El Chapo has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is El Chapo gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is El Chapo sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is El Chapo OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is El Chapo?
Episodes run about 55m.
Where can I stream El Chapo?
El Chapo is streaming on Netflix.
Does El Chapo have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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