When you like episodes with a 4 word plot line, and you have 45minutes to spare for telling this line, you love El Capo. The twists and turns make it into a 1990 soap series in stead of a regular TV series. Despite the quality of the actors, it never touched a nerve. After 20 episodes it went from "what's next" to "I thought so" or "why not". So in this way the series can last 20 years or more.

I sincerly hope this series didn't damage the professional careers of those involved.

could not endure to watch seasons 2 and 3, for which I apologise