El Chema
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About
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
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
Isela Vega
as Celia
Rafael Amaya
as Aurelio Casillas
Rafael Ernesto Hernández
as Canario
Luisa Huertas
as Nelly
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
The president sends Chema a message in jail. The boss orders his men to kidnap the prison director’s family to delay his transfer to the USA.
Episode 2
José María “Chema” Venegas stands up to the authorities and starts a riot in the jail. After, he flees through the tunnel built just for him.
Episode 3
Auristela calls Chema for an interview in Venezuela but the FBI follow the journalist’s tracks and capture the narco. Rutila falls for Chema.
Episode 4
Auristela and Chema both score. She gets her interview and he seduces her. The narco finds protection, more business and secret routes in Venezuela.
Episode 5
Just as he promised, El Chema tells Auristela his life story, growing up with his parents Joaquín and Elvira — under the watchful eye of enemies.
Episode 6
José María is promoted in the organization and gets a present. Oteiza is his first challenge. Elvira and Don Ricardo face off for Chema’s toy.
Episode 7
Chema takes the next step and uses his toy in his first murder. Amanda goes on a date with Chema in the stables. Joaquín gets beat up.
Episode 8
Oteiza’s death shakes the narco’s foundations and the basis of corruption. Ricardo doesn’t trust Chema’s accomplice. Chema confronts Ricardo.
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About El Chema
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders. Across 2 seasons and 85 episodes, originally airing on Telemundo.
El Chema Cast and Characters
The cast features Mauricio Ochmann (as José María 'Chema' Venegas85), Julio Bracho (as Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva), Itatí Cantoral (as Blanca), Fernando Noriega (as Eutimio 'Rojo' Flores), and Arcelia Ramírez (as Elvira Mendivil). Their performances are a major reason El Chema has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason El Chema keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Spanish storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does El Chema have?
El Chema has 85 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is El Chema good? What's the rating?
El Chema holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 751 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of El Chema?
The main cast includes Mauricio Ochmann, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral, and Fernando Noriega, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is El Chema available in Spanish?
Yes — El Chema was originally produced in Spanish and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was El Chema released?
El Chema first aired in 2016.
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How many seasons and episodes does El Chema have?
El Chema currently has 2 seasons and a total of 85 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is El Chema about?
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders. It belongs to the Crime, Drama genres.
In which language is El Chema originally available?
El Chema was originally produced in ES. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original ES audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was El Chema first released?
El Chema first premiered on December 6, 2016 (2016). The series has since concluded its run.
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