. . . do we need to see every minute of it? The second half of this could be described as Narco behind bars, because it tells the dreary tale of El Chapo stuck in a maximum security prison. As a prison tale it has its merits, but it's not what I signed on for, and I can't help thinking they are stretching this to get in a full season two . . . or three, as El Chapo had a long career, relatively speaking. The problem is, aside from getting to know the various characters, season one is missable.
There are also some glaring plot holes. Supposedly he was down to near zero money and totally dependent on a huge shipment to restore his power. But when he's in prison, his operation seems to be running still, as they have money to attempt to bribe guards. In real life his cartel was very powerful when he was captured, and he continued to run it from prison for many years. Doesn't add up.
There are also some glaring plot holes. Supposedly he was down to near zero money and totally dependent on a huge shipment to restore his power. But when he's in prison, his operation seems to be running still, as they have money to attempt to bribe guards. In real life his cartel was very powerful when he was captured, and he continued to run it from prison for many years. Doesn't add up.