Shows similar to El Capo

Breaking Bad follows high school chemistry teacher Walter White as he turns to cooking methamphetamine facing his terminal cancer diagnosis. The show's exploration of character transformation and the mechanics of the drug business are likely to engage El Capo enthusiasts.

Ozark explores the life of a financial planner who relocates his family to the Ozarks and must launder money to appease a drug cartel. Like El Capo, it combines the elements of family drama with the high stakes of the drug world.

While not directly about drug cartels, Sons of Anarchy portrays the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club involved in illegal enterprises. The show's exploration of outlaw culture and moral complexities may resonate with fans of El Capo.

Narcos delves into the life of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar and the Medellín drug cartel in Colombia. Fans of El Capo will appreciate the meticulous detailing of the drug trade and law enforcement's pursuit of the cartel leaders.

Snowfall sets itself in 1980s Los Angeles and chronicles the rise of crack cocaine. It depicts multiple perspectives from different characters involved in the drug trade, offering a multifaceted view similar to El Capo.

Power follows James St. Patrick, a wealthy New York nightclub owner who leads a double life as a drug kingpin. Fans of El Capo may enjoy the complex duality of the main character's life in crime and luxury.

Queen of the South tells the story of Teresa Mendoza and her ascent to becoming a powerful drug trafficker, offering a compelling lead character akin to El Capo with a gripping narrative about the narcotics underworld.