Kingpin
Series Overview
Kingpin is an American crime drama television series which debuted on the NBC network in the U.S. and CTV in Canada on February 2, 2003 and lasted 6 episodes. NBC's answer to The Sopranos and also influenced by The Godfather, Macbeth and Traffik, the story was about a Mexican drug trafficker named Miguel Cadena and his family life. It was to be followed by a television series, but low ratings canceled those plans. Commercials for the mini-series on NBC featured the song "Más" by the Mexican band Kinky.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, Feb 2, 2003
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Gimme Shelter”
Kingpin ends on a quiet moment, with Miguel accepting Chato back into his life, but opens with a bang as Delia goes against Doug Duffy's orders and ends up saving Undercover Bobby's life during the raid on Truck's club. Dr. Benben tries out a professional bodyguard, but ends up pairing up with Junie. Things with La Corporacion are kind of a mess, but everything works out for the best after Miguel pays the CIA $20 million and the Senator is strangled by a bolo tie. Yes, a bolo tie.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Sackheim
Daniel Indart
Aaron Spelling, David Mills, E. Duke Vincent, Daniel Sackheim
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Daniel Sackheim
Director
Daniel Indart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingpin
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What is Kingpin about?
Kingpin is an American crime drama television series which debuted on the NBC network in the U.S. and CTV in Canada on February 2, 2003 and lasted 6 episodes. NBC's answer to The Sopranos and also influenced by The Godfather, Macbeth and Traffik, the story was about a Mexican drug trafficker named Miguel Cadena and his family life. It was to be followed by a television series, but low ratings canceled those plans. Commercials for the mini-series on NBC featured the song "Más" by the Mexican band Kinky.
How many seasons does Kingpin have?
Kingpin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kingpin?
Key cast members in Kingpin include Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Bobby Cannavale, Angela Alvarado, Brian Benben.
Who created or directed Kingpin?
Kingpin was developed and directed by Daniel Sackheim.