El Chema poster
★ 6.9
El Chema poster

Overall Rating

★ 6.9
S1 E1
#1
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E2
#2
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E3
#3
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E4
#4
★ 0.0

Episode 4

Auristela and Chema both score. She gets her interview and he seduces her. The narco finds protection, more business and secret routes in Venezuela.

S1 E5
#5
★ 0.0

Episode 5

Just as he promised, El Chema tells Auristela his life story, growing up with his parents Joaquín and Elvira — under the watchful eye of enemies.

S1 E6
#6
★ 0.0

Episode 6

José María is promoted in the organization and gets a present. Oteiza is his first challenge. Elvira and Don Ricardo face off for Chema’s toy.

S1 E7
#7
★ 0.0

Episode 7

Chema takes the next step and uses his toy in his first murder. Amanda goes on a date with Chema in the stables. Joaquín gets beat up.

S1 E8
#8
★ 0.0

Episode 8

Oteiza’s death shakes the narco’s foundations and the basis of corruption. Ricardo doesn’t trust Chema’s accomplice. Chema confronts Ricardo.

S1 E9
#9
★ 0.0

Episode 9

Amanda and Chema spend the night together but he asks her to keep it a secret. He thinks he’s having a fling with his boss’s sister but it’s not true.

S1 E10
#10
★ 0.0

Episode 10

Blanca finds out that Chema slept with Amanda. Ricardo puts pressure on Tobias to show his support for the organization.

S1 E1
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E2
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E3
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E4
★ 0.0

Episode 4

Auristela and Chema both score. She gets her interview and he seduces her. The narco finds protection, more business and secret routes in Venezuela.

S1 E5
★ 0.0

Episode 5

Just as he promised, El Chema tells Auristela his life story, growing up with his parents Joaquín and Elvira — under the watchful eye of enemies.

S1 E6
★ 0.0

Episode 6

José María is promoted in the organization and gets a present. Oteiza is his first challenge. Elvira and Don Ricardo face off for Chema’s toy.

S1 E7
★ 0.0

Episode 7

Chema takes the next step and uses his toy in his first murder. Amanda goes on a date with Chema in the stables. Joaquín gets beat up.

S1 E8
★ 0.0

Episode 8

Oteiza’s death shakes the narco’s foundations and the basis of corruption. Ricardo doesn’t trust Chema’s accomplice. Chema confronts Ricardo.

S1 E9
★ 0.0

Episode 9

Amanda and Chema spend the night together but he asks her to keep it a secret. He thinks he’s having a fling with his boss’s sister but it’s not true.

S1 E10
★ 0.0

Episode 10

Blanca finds out that Chema slept with Amanda. Ricardo puts pressure on Tobias to show his support for the organization.

S1 E11
★ 0.0

Episode 11

Chema receives five times what he earns and dreams of becoming leader. Ricardo knows that he wants to go out on his own. Amanda isn’t his priority.

S1 E12
★ 0.0

Episode 12

Once she finds out Ricardo is her father, Amanda demands her inheritance. Elvira tells the boss that Chema has found out Amanda is his daughter.

S1 E13
★ 0.0

Episode 13

Regina is Ricardo’s lover but he knows that Rojo is crazy about her. They go to the boss’s office and make love. Chema swears loyalty to his boss.

S1 E14
★ 0.0

Episode 14

Chema defines his strategy for trafficking arms and undocumented immigrants. He leaves the merch with the boss. Ricardo and Amanda make amends.

S1 E15
★ 0.0

Episode 15

Amanda takes revenge on Chema and tells him that she and Saúl are dating. Regina and Amanda get in on the plan. José María congratulates Saúl.

S1 E16
★ 0.0

Episode 16

Saúl confronts Chema and demands that he stay away from Amanda. A determined Saúl gets Ricardo’s permission and asks for her hand.

S1 E17
★ 0.0

Episode 17

Chema takes Wendy away from prostitution. In Miami he meets Imelda Rosado and must give her a trophy. Amanda says yes but asks Saúl for time.

S1 E18
★ 0.0

Episode 18

Chema defeats the Cuban narcos in Miami. Imelda offers him twice what he earns with Ricardo but he stays loyal to his boss. Ricardo is mad at Rojo.

S1 E19
★ 0.0

Episode 19

Amanda becomes Blanca’s accomplice and finds out about her relationship with Centeno. She also meets Wendy, her rival.

S1 E20
★ 0.0

Episode 20

A high level council requires an explanation of the situation after Oteiza’s death. Centeno and Don Ricardo have a plan for Chema.

S1 E21
★ 0.0

Episode 21

Don Ricardo’s and Centeno’s play is complete. Chema is arrested for Oteiza’s death and Wendy visits him. Elvira discovers the truth and breaks down.

S1 E22
★ 0.0

Episode 22

Rojo and his allies rescue Chema in prison. An earthquake in Mexico distracts the security guards. Don Ricardo orders them to let him escape.

S1 E23
★ 0.0

Episode 23

Chema lays a trap for Púas. Chema warns Don Ricardo that Centeno has to be dealt with. Chema works with Juan Lee to enter the Chinese market.

S1 E24
★ 0.0

Episode 24

Chema starts thinking about how to expand his business. He orders a tunnel to be built and puts Juan Lee in charge of half a ton of heroin.

S1 E25
★ 0.0

Episode 25

Amanda wants a bachelorette party with Chema before marrying Saúl. Chema makes Wendy return to the club and gets involved with Juan Lee's daughter.

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