El Chema
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Where to watch El Chema in United States
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Where is El Chema streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, NBC | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, 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.
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Cast of El Chema
Mauricio Ochmann
José María 'Chema' Venegas85
Julio Bracho
Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva
Itatí Cantoral
Blanca
Fernando Noriega
Eutimio 'Rojo' Flores
Arcelia Ramírez
Elvira Mendivil
Sergio Basañez
Tobías Clark
Alejandro Speitzer
Don Ricardo Almenar Paiva (joven)
Scarlet Gruber
Blanca Joven
Jorge Luis Moreno
Víctor Casillas Jr.
Iván Tamayo
Jorge Elías Salazar
Isela Vega
Celia
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.
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