Skip to content
SearchOTT
El Chema poster

El Chema

2016·Series·TV-MA·45 min·7.7(752)

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

Where to watch El Chema in United States

Click a service to open El Chema there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is El Chema streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesPeacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, NBC
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About El Chema

El Chema is a 2016 Spanish-language crime and drama series created by Luis Zelkowicz. The cast is led by Mauricio Ochmann, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral. It spans 2 seasons and 85 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, NBC.

El Chema was produced in United States of America and Mexico. It was first aired on December 6, 2016, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Luis Zelkowicz
First aired
December 6, 2016
Last aired
April 3, 2017
Original language
Spanish
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
2 (85 episodes)
Network
Telemundo
Country
United States of America, Mexico

El Chema cast & crew

El Chema was created by Luis Zelkowicz.

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, Arcelia Ramírez as Elvira Mendivil, and Sergio Basañez as Tobías Clark.

Is El Chema worth watching?

El Chema holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 752 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 2 seasons and 85 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy crime and drama, El Chema is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch El Chema

In United States, you can stream El Chema on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, and NBC. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of El Chema

Mauricio Ochmann

Mauricio Ochmann

José María 'Chema' Venegas85

Julio Bracho

Julio Bracho

Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva

Itatí Cantoral

Itatí Cantoral

Blanca

Fernando Noriega

Fernando Noriega

Eutimio 'Rojo' Flores

Arcelia Ramírez

Arcelia Ramírez

Elvira Mendivil

No photo

Sergio Basañez

Tobías Clark

Alejandro Speitzer

Alejandro Speitzer

Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)

Scarlet Gruber

Scarlet Gruber

Blanca Joven

Jorge Luis Moreno

Jorge Luis Moreno

Víctor Casillas Jr.

No photo

Iván Tamayo

Jorge Elías Salazar

Isela Vega

Isela Vega

Celia

No photo

Rafael Amaya

Aurelio Casillas

El Chema — FAQs

Where can I watch El Chema in United States?

El Chema is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, NBC in United States.

Is El Chema on Peacock Premium?

Yes — El Chema is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

What language is El Chema in?

El Chema is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of El Chema are there?

El Chema has 2 seasons with 85 episodes in total.

What is El Chema rated?

El Chema is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 752 ratings.

More like El Chema

Power Book IV: Force
El Inmortal: Gangs of Madrid
Pablo Escobar: The Drug Lord
Queen of the South
El Chapo
L.A.'s Finest
La piloto
Goliath
El Mochaorejas
The Snitch Cartel: Origins
Sneaky Pete
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
El Chema (2016) — where to watch online · SearchOTT