El Chema has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in the US on Peacock Premium. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 754 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mauricio Ochmann sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on Peacock Premium whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

El Chema arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. At its heart, El Chema understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Follow one man's epic journey as he transforms from wily underage drug smuggler to one of the world's most infamous cartel leaders. Mauricio Ochmann and Julio Bracho lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It ran for 2 seasons (2016–2017), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What makes El Chema hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, El Chema will keep you hooked. The tonal similarities to Power Book IV: Force are real, though El Chema carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Mauricio Ochmann work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

El Chema wrapped up in 2017, created by Luis Zelkowicz — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.