El Chema
2016 | 2 seasons | 45 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watch
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7/10 from 757 viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
2 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
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The Roku Channel
NBCCast & crew
Created by Luis Zelkowicz
- Mauricio OchmannJosé María 'Chema' Venegas85
- Julio BrachoDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva
- Itatí CantoralBlanca
- Fernando NoriegaEutimio 'Rojo' Flores
- Arcelia RamírezElvira Mendivil
- Sergio BasañezTobías Clark
- Alejandro SpeitzerDon Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)
- Scarlet GruberBlanca Joven
- Jorge Luis MorenoVíctor Casillas Jr.
- Iván TamayoJorge Elías Salazar