El Chapo
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.
Where to watch El Chapo in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
REELZ+ Amazon ChannelClick a service to open El Chapo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is El Chapo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, REELZ+ Amazon Channel | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HistoryPlay Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About El Chapo
El Chapo is a 2017 Spanish-language drama and crime series created by Daniel Posada and Silvana Aguirre Zegarra and Carlos Contreras. The cast is led by Marco de la O, Valentina Acosta, Juan Carlos Olivas. It spans 3 seasons and 32 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, REELZ+ Amazon Channel.
El Chapo was produced by Story House Entertainment and Univision Studios and made in United States of America and Mexico. It was first aired on April 23, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Director
- Ernesto Contreras, José Manuel Cravioto
- Created by
- Daniel Posada, Silvana Aguirre Zegarra, Carlos Contreras
- Writers
- Silvana Aguirre, Carlos Contreras
- First aired
- April 23, 2017
- Last aired
- July 25, 2018
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (32 episodes)
- Network
- Univision
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Production
- Story House Entertainment, Univision Studios
El Chapo cast & crew
El Chapo was created by Daniel Posada, Silvana Aguirre Zegarra, and Carlos Contreras and written by Silvana Aguirre and Carlos Contreras.
The cast features Marco de la O as Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, Valentina Acosta as Alejandra, Juan Carlos Olivas as El Güero, Humberto Busto as Don Sol, Alejandro Aguilar as Toño, and Hernán Romo as Benjamin Avendaño.
Is El Chapo worth watching?
El Chapo holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,652 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 3 seasons and 32 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, El Chapo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El Chapo
In United States, you can stream El Chapo on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and REELZ+ Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of El Chapo
Marco de la O
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman
Valentina Acosta
Alejandra
Juan Carlos Olivas
El Güero
Humberto Busto
Don Sol
Alejandro Aguilar
Toño
Hernán Romo
Benjamin Avendaño
Tete Espinoza
Chío
Hector Muñoz
Hijo del Chapo
El Chapo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El Chapo in United States?
El Chapo is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, REELZ+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is El Chapo on Netflix?
Yes — El Chapo is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is El Chapo in?
El Chapo is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of El Chapo are there?
El Chapo has 3 seasons with 32 episodes in total.
▸What is El Chapo rated?
El Chapo is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,652 ratings.
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