the rise & fall of el gallo

The Rise and Fall of El Gallo "The Rooster" is a gripping crime drama inspired by true events. The limited series tells the story of Tomas “El Gallo” Gonzalez, a charismatic trucking magnate who secretly builds a powerful drug trafficking empire along the U.S.–Mexico border while maintaining the appearance of a devoted husband, father, and respected businessman.

As his empire grows, Gonzalez becomes entangled with cartel operatives, corrupt law enforcement officials, and federal investigators determined to bring him down. The series explores the dangerous intersection of power, corruption, loyalty, and betrayal that ultimately leads to the collapse of a criminal empire.