El Chema
Series Overview
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 85 Episodes
45 min per episode
2016 – 2017
Premiered: Tue, Dec 6, 2016
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 84: “Episode 84”
Ponce thwarts El Chema’s operation. El Chema and El Rojo go after Ricardo. Blanca makes a deal with El Chema. Ponce traps Ricardo.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Mauricio Ochmann
José María 'Chema' Venegas85
Julio Bracho
Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva
Itatí Cantoral
Blanca
Fernando Noriega
Eutimio 'Rojo' Flores
Arcelia Ramírez
Elvira Mendivil
Sergio Basañez
Tobías Clark
Alejandro Speitzer
Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)
Scarlet Gruber
Blanca Joven
Jorge Luis Moreno
Víctor Casillas Jr.
Iván Tamayo
Jorge Elías Salazar
Isela Vega
Celia
Rafael Amaya
Aurelio Casillas
Rafael Ernesto Hernández
Canario
Luisa Huertas
Nelly
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Zelkowicz
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Chema
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What is El Chema about?
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
How many seasons does El Chema have?
El Chema comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in El Chema?
Key cast members in El Chema include Mauricio Ochmann, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral, Fernando Noriega, Arcelia Ramírez.
Who created or directed El Chema?
El Chema was developed and directed by Luis Zelkowicz.