El Chapo

This crime drama follows a notorious drug kingpin from his early work within a powerful cartel in the 1980s through his rise to power during the 1990s and eventual downfall in 2016. Along the way, it explores corruption, violence, ambition, and the wider social forces shaping the drug trade.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this gritty, politically charged crime saga if you liked Narcos: Mexico or Queen of the South; Not for you if you prefer lighter stories or dislike violent, morally bleak dramas.

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