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El Señor de los Cielos 2013

★ 8.0/10 · 3,511 votes TV-14 CrimeDramaSoap 10 seasons · 802 eps Returning Series
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What is El Señor de los Cielos?

El Señor de los Cielos is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Telemundo on April 15, 2013. The series was created by Luis Zelkowicz, based on an original idea by Mariano Calasso, and Andrés López.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
802
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Apr 15, 2013
Last aired
Jul 14, 2026
Original language
ES
Origin
US
Networks
Telemundo
Genres
Crime, Drama, Soap
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Overview

El Señor de los Cielos is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Telemundo on April 15, 2013. The series was created by Luis Zelkowicz, based on an original idea by Mariano Calasso, and Andrés López. It is based on the life and work of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, the former leader of the Juárez cartel. The series is set in the 1990s and revolves around the life and times of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, who became the head of the Juárez cartel. He was nicknamed El Señor de los Cielos, or Lord of the Skies, due to his large fleet of airplanes used to transport drugs. The series explores his life and activities, including his involvement in washing large amounts of money through Colombia to finance his operations. The show features a cast including Rafael Amaya, Carmen Aub, and Iván Arana. El Señor de los Cielos has been broadcast on Telemundo and is also listed on The Movie Database and IMDb.

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“Follow the rise of a powerful 1990s drug lord who built an empire using an aviation fleet.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on the life of a real figure
  • explores large-scale criminal operations
Keep in mind
  • depicts criminal activity
  • focuses on illicit drug trafficking

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on the lives of notorious figures.

The series contains themes related to drug trafficking and criminal activity.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 74 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 84 episodes
Season 3 · 104 episodes
Season 4 · 80 episodes
Season 5 · 95 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The series follows Amado Carrillo Fuentes, the head of the Juarez cartel.

When is the show set?

The narrative takes place during the 1990s.

Why is he called El Señor de los Cielos?

He earned the nickname Lord of the Skies due to the large fleet of airplanes he used for drug transport.

What was his criminal method?

He was known for washing over $200 million through Colombia to finance his aviation fleet.

Is this based on a true story?

The series is based on the life and times of Amado Carrillo Fuentes.