El Capo
Seen it?2009 | 3 seasons | Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
El Capo, the most wanted drug dealer in Mexico, has been intercepted while hiding with his trusted men, his wife and his lover. During his escape, he declares war on the government and his own past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12009 · 90 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 22012 · 76 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 32014 · 60 episodes · 4.5 out of 10Monday
Cast & crew
Created by Gustavo Bolívar
- Marlon MorenoPedro Pablo León Jaramillo 'El Capo'
- Katherine VélezIsabel Cristina Marín
- Óscar BordaOsvaldo Tovar 'Tato'
- Maria Adelaida PuertaPilar Monroy 'La Perrys'
- Juan Carlos VargasDetective Diego Velandia
- Natalia JerezJulieta León Marín 'la Mona Lisa'
- Cristina UmañaBruna
- Erika Monserrate Vélez ZambranoAgente Priscila
- Andrés EchavarríaHombre DEA