

43 minSeason 1 • Episode 84
LatestPonce thwarts El Chema’s operation. El Chema and El Rojo go after Ricardo. Blanca makes a deal with El Chema. Ponce traps Ricardo.
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
Acting
Mauricio Ochmann's wild charisma carries every ridiculous twist.
Writing
Soapy plotting that somehow makes 85 episodes feel necessary.
Production
Lavish locations spanning Mexico to the US border.
Creator
Luis Zelkowicz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
El Chema is a spin-off of La Reina del Sur, with Ochmann's character originally appearing as a villain in that series.
The show sparked debate in Mexico about glamorizing narco culture — Chema's rags-to-riches narrative deliberately mirrors Scarface's immigrant mythology.