TV series
El Candidato
2020, Spanish, on Prime Video. Created by Peter Blake.
Rookie CIA field operative Isabel Alfaro works alongside infamous CIA legend Wayne Addison to bring down Rafael Bautista, Mexico's most vicious and brilliant narco. Her mission brings her into conflict with Eduardo Yzaguirre, her former boyfriend and the current Mayor of Mexico City, the cleanest and most inspirational politician in the country.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 53 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch El Candidato
El Candidato is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Amazon Prime Video with AdsAvailability in India as of 5 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E10: Desert of the Lions
Aired 17 July 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter BlakeCreator
- James PurefoyWayne Addison · 10 ep
- Eréndira IbarraIsabel Alfaro · 10 ep
- José María de TaviraLalo Yzaguirre · 10 ep
- Joaquín CosíoRafael Bautista · 10 ep
- Esmeralda PimentelVerónica de Velasco Rivera · 9 ep
- Bret HarrisonBoyd Sorenson · 9 ep
- Hernán MendozaPastor · 7 ep
- Kerry ArdraCarla Goyne · 7 ep
- Gustavo Sánchez ParraAgustín Romero · 7 ep
- Sofía SisniegaNatalia Portillo · 6 ep
- Javier EscobarEl Enano · 6 ep
- Luis AlbertiEl Diplomático · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 July 2020
- Last aired
- 17 July 2020
- Network
- Prime Video
- Original title
- El candidato
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- Mexico
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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El Candidato: quick answers
Is El Candidato worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of El Candidato are there?
El Candidato has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 53 minutes each.
Is El Candidato finished?
Yes. El Candidato ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is El Candidato on?
El Candidato is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
El Candidato parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El Candidato is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like El Candidato?
If you liked El Candidato, try Rosario Tijeras, Taken, Legends.
Who created El Candidato?
El Candidato was created by Peter Blake and stars James Purefoy, Eréndira Ibarra, José María de Tavira.