El Chapo
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 32 Episodes
55 min per episode
2017 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, Apr 23, 2017
Carlos Contreras
Ernesto Contreras
José Manuel CraviotoLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
Esteban demands from Don Sol that he resign, he refuses and threatens to confess that Chapo paid for his campaign and that he helped him escape from prison. Don Sol suspects that El Chapo will hide with Marcelo and sends the army to look for him. While Gortari wants to appoint his daughter as presidential candidate but eventually Don Sol earns his trust and is himself appointed.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Manuel Cravioto, Ernesto Contreras
Silvana Aguirre, Carlos Contreras
Department Leadership Roster
Silvana Aguirre
Writer
José Manuel Cravioto
Director
Carlos Contreras
Writer
Ernesto Contreras
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Chapo
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What is El Chapo about?
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 many seasons does El Chapo have?
El Chapo comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in El Chapo?
Key cast members in El Chapo include Marco de la O, Valentina Acosta, Juan Carlos Olivas, Humberto Busto, Alejandro Aguilar.
Who created or directed El Chapo?
El Chapo was developed and directed by José Manuel Cravioto, Ernesto Contreras.