Kingpin (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 2003, Kingpin is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Kingpin is an American crime drama television series which debuted on the NBC network in the U.S. and CTV in Canada on February 2, 2003 and lasted 6 episodes. NBC's answer to The Sopranos and also influenced by The Godfather, Macbeth and Traffik, the story was about a Mexican drug trafficker named Miguel Cadena and his family life. It was to be followed by a television series, but low ratings canceled those plans. Commercials for the mini-series on NBC featured the song "Más" by the Mexican band Kinky.
Who’s in it. Kingpin stars Yancey Arias as Miguel Cadena, Sheryl Lee as Marlene McDillon Cadena, Bobby Cannavale as Chato Cadena and Angela Alvarado as Delia Flores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Kingpin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kingpin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kingpin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kingpin (2003)?
- In GB, Kingpin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kingpin worth watching?
- Kingpin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kingpin?
- Kingpin stars Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Bobby Cannavale, Angela Alvarado and Brian Benben.
- When was Kingpin released?
- Kingpin was released in 2003.