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Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

2025Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E4 "Es que no me tienen paciencia" 8.8

Episodes

8.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Mexican Comedy Icon
  • El Chavo del 8
  • Roberto Gómez Bolaños
  • Nostalgic Tribute
  • Televisa
  • Latin American Pop Culture
  • Family-Friendly Humor
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Biographical Miniseries

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rodrigo Santos, David Ruiz, Julián de Tavira
Written by
Roberto Gómez Fernández, Paulina Gómez Fernández
Produced by
Roberto Gómez Fernández, Tomás Darcyl

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 5, 2025 · July 24, 2025 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2025
Last aired
July 24, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Jerkass, Green-Eyed Monster, Cassandra Truth +8

  • Jerkass
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Is This Thing Still On?
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Remake Cameo
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Adaptational Jerkass
  • Ungrateful Bastard

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose?"

Questions about Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

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Where can I stream Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose?

HBO Max

In the United States, Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 83 other countries.

Is Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose okay for kids?

TV-MA

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Will Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.