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El Señor de los Cielos

2013 – nowShow10 seasons861 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A brutally violent, tense crime series about crime and a real life story.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

10 seasons · 861 episodes · best: S8E1 "Resurrección Parte 1" 9.4

Episodes

7.4
8.0
8.2
8.8
7.6
8.0
8.0
9.2
6.7

Story

Set in the 1990s, these are the life and times of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, a man who became the head of the Juárez cartel. Nicknamed “El Señor de los Cielos” (Lord of the Skies) because of the large fleet of airplanes he used to transport drugs, he was also known for washing more than $200 million through Colombia to finance his huge fleet. He is described as the most powerful drug trafficker of his time.

Feels like

  • Narcocorrido Drama
  • Gritty Crime Saga
  • Biographical Thriller
  • Cartel Power Struggles
  • Mexican Television Epic
  • Visceral Violence
  • Machismo & Loyalty
  • Rise and Fall Narrative
  • Sensual & Dangerous
  • High-Stakes Tension

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Walter Doehner, Danny Gavidia
Written by
Luis Zelkowicz, Mariano Calasso, Juan Manuel Andrade

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 2013 · October 5, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 15, 2013
Latest episode
October 5, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
10 seasons · 861 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Soap
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico, United States, Colombia
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

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Questions about El Señor de los Cielos

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is El Señor de los Cielos worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.7 against 9.2 for the best season.

Which season of El Señor de los Cielos is best?

Season 8, with an IMDb average of 9.2. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Resurrección Parte 1 (season 8, episode 1) at 9.4, and the lowest is Duelo de reyes Parte 2 (season 9, episode 95) at 5.4.

Is El Señor de los Cielos okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentNudityStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, nudity, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch El Señor de los Cielos?

646 h

About 646 hours: 861 episodes in 10 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2013, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching El Señor de los Cielos?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is El Señor de los Cielos in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.