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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 24, 2023.
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El Chapo reflects on his childhood and how he entered the drug business. His punishments in prison become more severe.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 192 votes.
El Chapo must fulfill his promise to Pablo Escobar of moving cocaine across the border under a shortened timeline ,or pay the price.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 689 votes.
Chapo desires to achieve patron status and feels disrespected as he tries to collaborate with drug lords. Miguel Ángel must make a decision.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 535 votes.
Don Sol continues to work his way up the political ladder and interrogates El Chapo, who offers him information in exchange for a deal.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 414 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 190 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 442 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 475 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 460 votes.
The Mexican government recruits Amado to help control the escalating violence. The Avendaño brothers cross a line.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 467 votes.
