El Candidato (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, El Candidato is an action & adventure and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. El Candidato stars James Purefoy as Wayne Addison, Eréndira Ibarra as Isabel Alfaro, José María de Tavira as Lalo Yzaguirre and Joaquín Cosío as Rafael Bautista, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, El Candidato has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Candidato page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Candidato tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Candidato (2020)?
- In US, El Candidato is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is El Candidato worth watching?
- El Candidato holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Candidato?
- El Candidato stars James Purefoy, Eréndira Ibarra, José María de Tavira, Joaquín Cosío and Esmeralda Pimentel.
- When was El Candidato released?
- El Candidato was released in 2020.