TV series

El Capo

2009–2014 · 3 seasons

A tense, twisty crime saga that keeps you on edge with betrayals and narrow escapes, while carrying a heavy emotional toll.

Overview: 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 feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, betrayal, family, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
betrayal
family
power
survival
Places: big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild