Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
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Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose is a miniseries that charts the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the Mexican actor, writer and producer famed for El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito. The narrative follows his path from early ambitions to a prolific career, showing how a single... Read more
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About Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose is a miniseries that charts the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the Mexican actor, writer and producer famed for El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito. The narrative follows his path from early ambitions to a prolific career, showing how a single comic idea can blossom into a global phenomenon. We meet the people who helped shape his shows, glimpse the conversations that sparked iconic characters, and observe the grind behind a steady stream of sketches, productions and collaborations. The tone blends warmth with moments of drama, keeping the focus on craft, friendships and the stubborn perseverance that kept Bolaños at the center of Latin American television. No spoilers, just a portrait of a remarkable creator.
Produced by Roberto Gómez Fernández and Paulina Gómez Fernández, this miniseries is based on the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, creator of El Chavo del 8 and Chespirito, with Pablo Cruz Guerrero starring as Bolaños.
Early audience feedback places the show around 7.95 out of 10 from 447 votes, suggesting solid engagement. It explores fame, creative autonomy and the lasting influence of Bolaños's work on Latin American TV while honoring the humor that defined his era.
Details
- Release Date
- June 05, 2025
- Episode Length
- 45m
- Rating
- TV-MA
- User Ratings
- 447 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Network
- Max, HBO Max
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Country
- Mexico
- Studio
- THR3 Media +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Pablo Cruz Guerrero
Chespirito
Paulina Dávila
Graciela Fernández
Bárbara López
Margarita Ruiz (Florinda Meza)
Arturo Barba
Rubén Aguirre
Juan Lecanda
Marcos Barragán (Carlos Villagran)
Miguel Islas
Ramón Valdés
Andrea Noli
Angelines Fernández
Paola Montes De Oca
Maria Antonieta de las Nieves
Eugenio Bartilotti
Edgar Vivar
Jorge Luis Moreno
Horacio Gómez Bolaños
Created by: Roberto Gómez Fernández, Paulina Gómez Fernández
Seasons (1 season, 8 episodes)
Miniseries
8 episodes - 2025