Series
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
DramaComedy
Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.
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Seasons & episodes
1Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last5 Jun 2025 · 47m · ★ 7.8In 1951, Roberto pursues his dream of a career in television, defying his mother's orders, to try his hand at both comedy...and love.
2Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining12 Jun 2025 · 43m · ★ 6.4Now known as Chespirito, Roberto decides to try his luck on another channel and, despite some setbacks, manages to put together a successful sketch.
3Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!19 Jun 2025 · 46m · ★ 7.2Doctor Chapatín's resignation puts Roberto's career at risk, so he must create a new character before the executives give his place to another comedian. But it's his cunning and an old idea that will save the day.
4It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me26 Jun 2025 · 43m · ★ 7.2In 1936, a young Roberto is sent to Guadalajara, where he struggles to fit in. Decades later, the now seasoned Chespirito finds himself lost without his biggest supporters at Channel 8, but memories of childhood help the comic conceive El Chavo del Ocho -- his most successful series yet.
5He Who Laughs Last…3 Jul 2025 · 44m · ★ 6.4As El Chavo gains popularity and Roberto is given more creative freedom, Channel 8's competitors vie to bring Chespirito on board. Meanwhile, success and fame cause trouble for Roberto, his team and his family, leading to the comic's most prolific -- and devastating -- era.
6The Price of Fame10 Jul 2025 · 48m · ★ 7.3With Roberto's career on the rise, the cast of El Chavo embarks on an international tour. But while her husband dives headfirst into his work, Graciela struggles with her new reality as the wife of a star.
7On the Fence17 Jul 2025 · 45m · ★ 8.2As Chespirito's characters reach the height of their popularity across Latin America, Roberto relishes in his newfound level of fame -- while growing more distant from his family back home. In Acapulco, Roberto finds himself struggling with what he feels and what he thinks is right.
8It Was Worth It24 Jul 2025 · 50m · ★ 8.6Roberto gets his team together for one last project -- a comedic soccer film called El Chanfle. While the cast and crew come to blows on set, Roberto faces a choice between his past and his future. Later, a warm welcome in Colombia reminds Chespirito of his true purpose: making people laugh.
Details
- Created by
- Roberto Gómez Fernández
- First aired
- 5 Jun 2025
- Last aired
- 24 Jul 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Spanish
- Network
- Max, HBO Max
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 473 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Pablo Cruz GuerreroChespirito
Paulina DávilaGraciela Fernández
Bárbara LópezMargarita Ruiz (Florinda Meza)
Arturo BarbaRubén Aguirre
Juan LecandaMarcos Barragán (Carlos Villagran)
Miguel IslasRamón Valdés
Andrea NoliAngelines Fernández
Paola Montes De OcaMaria Antonieta de las Nieves- EEugenio BartilottiEdgar Vivar
Jorge Luis MorenoHoracio Gómez Bolaños
Rolando BremeMariano Casasola
Karina GidiElsa Bolaños
Iván AragónRoberto Joven
Macarena GarcíaGraciela Joven
