Facing El Chapo Becomes a Global Netflix Hit With 18 Million Views

Netflix fans have a new global sensation to talk about. The Mexican crime thriller Facing El Chapo pulled in an impressive 18 million views during its first week on the streaming service. This massive response sent the movie straight to the top of Netflix's global non English movie chart for the week of August 17 to August 23.

Directed by Chava Cartas, the film features a talented cast including Alfonso Herrera, Noé Hernández, and Héctor Kotsifakis. The story dramatizes a real 2016 incident where two Mexican federal officers had an unexpected and dangerous encounter with the notorious drug lord.

Beating out several high profile English language releases on the platform, this strong debut proves that international thrillers continue to capture massive audiences worldwide. If you enjoy tense crime dramas based on real events, this might be your next weekend watch.