7.4
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
El Señor de los Cielos (2013)
El Señor de los Cielos (2013)
Overview
Set in the 1990s, these are the life and times of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, a man who became the head of the Juárez cartel. Nicknamed “El Señor de los Cielos” (Lord of the Skies) because of the large fleet of airplanes he used to transport drugs, he was also known for washing more than $200 million through Colombia to finance his huge fleet. He is described as the most powerful drug trafficker of his time.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Set in the 1990s, these are the life and times of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, a man who became the head of the Juárez cartel. Nicknamed “El Señor de los Cielos” (Lord of the Skies) because of the large fleet of airplanes he used to transport drugs, he was also known for washing more than $200 million through Colombia to finance his huge fleet. He is described as the most powerful drug trafficker of his time.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily functions as a character-driven narco-drama, depicting the rise and fall of a drug lord within a corrupt system. While it critiques institutional corruption and explores themes of ambition, it does not explicitly champion a specific political ideology or offer a clear societal solution, maintaining a largely observational and morally ambiguous stance.
The series naturally features a diverse Latino/Hispanic cast reflecting its Mexican setting, without intentionally recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on the criminal underworld, portraying characters' actions and consequences rather than offering an explicit critique of traditional identities through a DEI lens.
Secondary
El Señor de los Cielos features a prominent bisexual antagonist, El Cabo, whose identity is often linked to his ruthless villainy and manipulative actions. His same-sex relationships are typically portrayed as transactional or violent, reinforcing negative stereotypes. The show lacks affirming counterpoints, leading to a problematic overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.
The show consistently portrays Christian (specifically Catholic) characters, particularly those involved in drug trafficking, as deeply hypocritical. They frequently invoke religious symbols and prayers while committing heinous acts, highlighting a disconnect between their professed faith and their immoral actions. The narrative often depicts religious institutions and practices as either complicit or ineffective in guiding moral behavior.
The television series 'El Señor de los Cielos' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The narrative primarily focuses on drug trafficking, power struggles, and criminal activities, with no discernible depiction of transgender lives or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is a fictionalized drama inspired by real events and figures. Its central character, Aurelio Casillas, is based on a male historical figure and is portrayed as male. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender.
The show is a fictionalized account of a real Mexican drug lord, Amado Carrillo Fuentes, and features characters predominantly of Latin American descent, consistent with the source material and setting. No major character established as one race in prior canon or history is portrayed as a different race.
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