El Señor de los Cielos
American television series
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Key Takeaways
- El Señor de los Cielos (in English: Lord of the Skies ) is an American crime drama television series created by Luis Zelkowicz, based on an original idea by Mariano Calasso, and Andrés López.
- The series is based on the life and work of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, the former leader of the Juárez Cartel.
- The series has won several awards including; International Emmy Award for Non-English Language U.
- Premios Tu Mundo for Novela or serie of the Year for three consecutive years.
- In May 2024, Telemundo announced a spin-off sequel titled Dinastía Casillas , following Amaya's departure in the ninth season.
El Señor de los Cielos (in English: Lord of the Skies) is an American crime drama television series created by Luis Zelkowicz, based on an original idea by Mariano Calasso, and Andrés López. It premiered on Telemundo on 15 April 2013. The series is based on the life and work of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, the former leader of the Juárez Cartel. It stars Rafael Amaya as the titular character, Aurelio Casillas.
The series has won several awards including; International Emmy Award for Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Program. Premios Tu Mundo for Novela or serie of the Year for three consecutive years.
In May 2023, Telemundo renewed the series for a ninth and final season that premiered on 13 February 2024. In May 2024, Telemundo announced a spin-off sequel titled Dinastía Casillas, following Amaya's departure in the ninth season. In January 2026, the series was renewed for a tenth season, with Rafael Amaya returning as Aurelio Casillas.
Synopsis
The series follows the life of Aurelio Casillas, a Mexican drug lord who is recognized for knowing how to transfer drug substances to Mexico, Colombia, and the United States. Aurelio and his wife Ximena have three children, Rutila, Heriberto, and Luz Marina. He also has his faithful brother Chacorta who helps him in all his illicit businesses. Aurelio ends up being cornered by the authorities after being found as he decides to undergo a face operation in which he supposedly dies, thus causing his empire of power to fall.
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