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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.
Created By
David Mills
Network
NBC
Episodes
6
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Kingpin has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 2003.
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Year context
Kingpin first aired 23 years ago in 2003.
CAST (10)
SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
David Mills
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kingpin 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.
How many seasons does Kingpin have?
Kingpin has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
Who created Kingpin?
Kingpin was created by David Mills.
Who stars in Kingpin?
The cast of Kingpin includes Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Bobby Cannavale, Angela Alvarado, Brian Benben.
What is the rating of Kingpin?
Kingpin has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
Is Kingpin still running?
Kingpin has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama
