Director Chava Cartas is back with the action thriller Facing El Chapo on Netflix. The movie is inspired by true events. Facing El Chapo landed on the Netflix Top 10 chart next to Blood Sacrifice, while My Brilliant Career also surged on the streaming platform.

New analysis of the release highlights the true story behind the movie. Coverage also details El Chapo's life in a Supermax prison. Cartas, who earlier helmed Counterattack, came back with the thriller. Outlets like Yahoo, Yardbarker, and Netflix offered insights examining the real events fueling the story.