El Chema (2016)
Kernel Score: 86% · 746 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2016-12-06
Seasons: 2 · 85 episodes
Where to watch El Chema
- Stream: Peacock
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, NBC
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
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Cast
- Mauricio Ochmann as José María 'Chema' Venegas85
- Julio Bracho as Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva
- Itatí Cantoral as Blanca
- Fernando Noriega as Eutimio 'Rojo' Flores
- Arcelia Ramírez as Elvira Mendivil
- Sergio Basañez as Tobías Clark
- Alejandro Speitzer as Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)
- Scarlet Gruber as Blanca Joven
- Jorge Luis Moreno as Víctor Casillas Jr.
- Iván Tamayo as Jorge Elías Salazar
El Chema FAQ
Is El Chema good?
El Chema has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 746 audience ratings.
Where can I watch El Chema?
In the US you can stream El Chema on Peacock and watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and NBC.
What is El Chema rated?
El Chema is rated TV-MA.