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Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
★ 8.0/10•2025•45m•TV-MA•Drama•Comedy
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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.

Paulina Gómez Fernández · Writer

Roberto Gómez Fernández · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageES
First Air DateJun 5, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Cobbler, Stick to Thy LastE147m

Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last

In 1951, Roberto pursues his dream of a career in television, defying his mother's orders, to try his hand at both comedy...and love.

Jun 5, 2025

Episode 2 - Every Cloud Has a Silver LiningE243m

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Now known as Chespirito, Roberto decides to try his luck on another channel and, despite some setbacks, manages to put together a successful sketch.

Jun 12, 2025

Episode 3 - Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!E346m

Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!

Doctor 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.

Jun 19, 2025

Episode 4 - It's Just That You Have No Patience for MeE443m

It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me

In 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.

Jun 26, 2025

Episode 5 - He Who Laughs Last…E544m

He Who Laughs Last…

As 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.

Jul 3, 2025

Episode 6 - The Price of FameE648m

The Price of Fame

With 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.

Jul 10, 2025

Episode 7 - On the FenceE745m

On the Fence

As 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.

Jul 17, 2025

Episode 8 - It Was Worth ItE850m

It Was Worth It

Roberto 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.

Jul 24, 2025

Actors

Pablo Cruz Guerrero

Pablo Cruz Guerrero

Chespirito

Paulina Dávila

Paulina Dávila

Graciela Fernández

Bárbara López

Bárbara López

Margarita Ruiz (Florinda Meza)

Arturo Barba

Arturo Barba

Rubén Aguirre

Juan Lecanda

Juan Lecanda

Marcos Barragán (Carlos Villagran)

Miguel Islas

Miguel Islas

Ramón Valdés

Andrea Noli

Andrea Noli

Angelines Fernández

Paola Montes De Oca

Paola Montes De Oca

Maria Antonieta de las Nieves

Eugenio Bartilotti

Edgar Vivar

Jorge Luis Moreno

Jorge Luis Moreno

Horacio Gómez Bolaños

Rolando Breme

Rolando Breme

Mariano Casasola

Karina Gidi

Karina Gidi

Elsa Bolaños

Iván Aragón

Iván Aragón

Roberto Joven

Macarena García

Macarena García

Graciela Joven

Rafael Ernesto Hernández

Rafael Ernesto Hernández

Sergio Peña

Antonio de la Vega

Antonio de la Vega

Joaquín Vargas

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