El Chema (2016)
A wily drug smuggler's relentless, epic journey transforms him into an infamous cartel leader.
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
How intense is El Chema?
El Chema has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What El Chema feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicsuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream El Chema
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is El Chema for you?
Is El Chema scary?
No. El Chema is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is El Chema gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is El Chema sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is El Chema OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is El Chema?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream El Chema?
El Chema is streaming on Peacock.
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