Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after El Chapo, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from El Chapo (2017) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 2018 · 48 min · English
WhyThe Alienist matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2018 · TH
WhyGirl from Nowhere matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2019 · 54 min · English
WhyPennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2018 · 23 min · English
WhyMr Inbetween matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2017 · English
WhyStrike matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2016 · 60 min · Korean
WhyThe K2 matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
Series · 2026 · English
WhyNemesis matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
Series · 2022 · English
WhyTokyo Vice matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2026 · Spanish
WhyÁgata y Lola matches El Chapo in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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