El Chapo (2017)
El Chapo is streaming in the US on Netflix, REELZ+ Amazon Channel.
The verdict
El Chapo ranks near the top of the current Spanish series crop. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 1,672 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 55 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix, REELZ+ Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Spanish drama, leaning crime, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 3 seasons of it
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is TV-MA
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 1,672 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~55 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-MA · Check rating |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daniel Posada
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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