Series synopsis
El Chema is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Telemundo on December 6, 2016. It ended on April 3, 2017. It was created by Luis Zelkowicz. It stars Mauricio Ochmann, Julio Bracho, Itatí Cantoral and Fernando Noriega.
Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- 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
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 85 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 85 | December 6, 2016 | April 3, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
December 6, 2016 |
| 2 |
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. |
December 7, 2016 |
| 3 |
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. |
December 8, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Telemundo |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 22:00:00 |