El Chema
Created by Luis Zelkowicz
On Telemundo
A dark, violent chronicle of one man's rise through the criminal underworld, sustained across 85 episodes of cartel warfare and moral descent.
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
Where to watch
- StreamPeacock
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Questions people ask
Is El Chema violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is El Chema easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does El Chema leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is El Chema one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 88% of series.
Is El Chema scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is El Chema sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like El Chema, and what each one shares →
Like El Chema
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as El Chema
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like El Chema, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like El Chema, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like El Chema, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
