El Capo (2009)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,232 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2009-08-24
Seasons: 3 · 226 episodes
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.
El Capo parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that El Capo is a TV-14 crime drama centered on a drug trafficker's escape from the law.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The series follows a wanted drug trafficker declaring war on the government, implying frequent crime violence.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — The plot centers on Mexico's most wanted drug dealer, making drug trafficking central to the story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Marlon Moreno as Pedro Pablo León Jaramillo 'El Capo'
- Katherine Vélez as Isabel Cristina Marín
- Óscar Borda as Osvaldo Tovar 'Tato'
- Maria Adelaida Puerta as Pilar Monroy 'La Perrys'
- Juan Carlos Vargas as Detective Diego Velandia
- Natalia Jerez as Julieta León Marín 'la Mona Lisa'
- Cristina Umaña as Bruna
- Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano as Agente Priscila
- Andrés Echavarría as Hombre DEA
El Capo FAQ
Is El Capo good?
El Capo has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,232 audience ratings.
Is El Capo OK for kids?
El Capo is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that El Capo is a TV-14 crime drama centered on a drug trafficker's escape from the law.
What shows are like El Capo?
If you liked El Capo, try Wild at Heart, Para Volver a Amar, My Love, My Sin and A Corazón Abierto.