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It looks like the reign of Joaquín Guzmán, aka El Chapo, is finally coming to an end. This week the notorious crime lord was found guilty on all 10 charges against him. It’s a huge moment in history, one that shows that sometimes justice is served. But if you need a reminder about why this trial is such a big deal, all you need to do is check out El Chapo on Netflix.
In 2016 Guzmán was extradited to the United States with charges of drug trafficking, organized crime, money laundering, illegal possession of firearms, homicide, conspiracy association, kidnapping, and murder stacked against him. Though Guzmán will not be sentenced until this summer, during a court case this month he was found guilty of all charges. It’s a huge win for the United States government, the Mexican government, and the countless families he and his reign terrorized.
And few shows better portray exactly what made El Chapo such a widespread menace than the Spanish-language drama that shares his name. Co-produced by Netflix and Univision and created by Silvana Aguirre and Carlos Contreras, El Chapo does for Guzmán and his legacy what Narcos did for Pablo Escobar. The three-season drama explores how Guzmán transitioned from a low-ranking member of the Guadalajara Cartel to become head of the Sinaloa Cartel, what his reign of terror did to the country of Mexico, and what led to his eventual fall. It’s a gripping series that never shies away from the graphic violence and warped politics in the world of smuggling cocaine. And standing in the middle of it is Marco de la O’s excellent portrayal of this bloodthirsty and infamous drug lord.
From scripted series like Narcos to documentaries like The Day I Met El Chapo, Netflix has unveiled several big-name projects about the history of drug trafficking. However El Chapo is one of the streaming service’s lesser known gems. If you’re looking for a series as dark and thrilling as Narcos that can offer you a history lesson that’s incredibly applicable this week, turn on your subtitles and press play on El Chapo. It’s one of the best ways to learn about this incredibly depressing part of history.
