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Acapulco

2021 – 2025Show4 seasons40 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic745.7Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy series about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S2E10 "Against All Odds" 8.9

Episodes

7.8
7.9
8.0
7.8

Story

The race to reopen Las Colinas begins.

In 1984, Maximo Gallardo's dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at Acapulco's hottest resort, Las Colinas. But he soon realizes that working there will be far more complicated than he ever imagined.

Feels like

  • Retro Sitcom Revival
  • Nostalgic 1980s Vibes
  • Class Struggle Comedy
  • Dual Timeline Narrative
  • Feel-Good Workplace Drama
  • Musical Soundtrack Heavy
  • Latinx Representation
  • Coming-of-Age Humor
  • Resort Setting Charm
  • Heartwarming Ensemble Cast

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jay Karas, Nicole Treston Abranian, Victor Nelli, Jr.
Written by
Ilse Apellaniz, Bernardo Cubria, Celeste Klaus
Produced by
Alejandra Cárdenas, Lorenzo O'Brien

Everyone

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Facts

October 8, 2021 · September 16, 2025 · Ended

First aired
October 8, 2021
Last aired
September 16, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign Lyrics, Once More, with Clarity, Operation: Jealousy +9

  • Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign Lyrics
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Operation: Jealousy
  • Fake-Hair Drama
  • A Death in the Limelight
  • Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor
  • Classical Music Is Boring
  • Training Montage
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Spexico
  • Friend-or-Idol Decision

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Acapulco?"

Questions about Acapulco

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Acapulco?

Apple TV

In the United States, Acapulco streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Acapulco worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 74).

Is Acapulco okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Acapulco make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Acapulco?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Acapulco use?

Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign LyricsOnce More, with ClarityOperation: JealousyFake-Hair DramaA Death in the LimelightRich Suitor, Poor SuitorClassical Music Is BoringTraining MontageTime-Shifted ActorA Day in the LimelightSpexicoFriend-or-Idol Decisionand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign Lyrics, Once More, with Clarity, and Operation: Jealousy.