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El Chema

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons85 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

El Chema episodes

2 seasons · 85 episodes

  1. S1 E0 Episode #1.0, 9.2
  2. S1 E1 Extradición dilatada, 9.2
  3. S1 E2 Espectacular fuga, 8.4

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

December 6, 2016 · April 3, 2017 · Ended

First aired
December 6, 2016
Last aired
April 3, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 85 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
United States, Mexico
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream El Chema?"

Questions about El Chema

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream El Chema?

NetflixThe RokuNBC

In the United States, El Chema streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku and NBC. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is El Chema worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

Is El Chema okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDrug useStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long does it take to watch El Chema?

64 h

About 64 hours: 85 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching El Chema?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is El Chema in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.