El Chapo 1x8 May 2026

He is eventually sent to the most dreaded section of the prison, known as "Los Acolchonados" (The Padded Cells), where he is subjected to psychological torture and complete isolation.

After his arrest, Chapo attempts to use his usual tactics of bribery to secure a comfortable life behind bars. However, he receives a "rude awakening" when the prison guards refuse his money and instead respond with a violent thrashing. Key events include: El Chapo 1x8

Chapo's attempts to corrupt the custodians fail, leading to physical abuse and severe disciplinary action. He is eventually sent to the most dreaded

Chapo manages a small win by helping a guard pay for his daughter’s medical expenses. In return, the guard smuggles in sleeping pills for Chapo and his fellow inmates to help them cope with the prison's brutal conditions. Key events include: Chapo's attempts to corrupt the

The truce ends when the pills are discovered on another prisoner, Ruben. Ruben is severely punished in "Los Acolchonados" and returns in such a broken state that he attempts suicide, leading the guard to officially end his pact with Chapo.

In of El Chapo , Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán struggles to adapt to the harsh realities of life inside the maximum-security Almoloya de Juárez prison. Episode Summary