Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

Name: Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2025-06-05
Rating: 8
Cast: Pablo Cruz Guerrero, Paulina Dávila, Bárbara López, Arturo Barba, Juan Lecanda

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 8.0

Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose is a drama and comedy series on Max that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkMax

First AiredJun 5, 2025

Last AiredJul 24, 2025

GenreDrama, Comedy

Runtime45 min

Created ByRoberto Gómez Fernández

Original TitleChespirito: Sin querer queriendo

LanguageSpanish

CountryMexico

ProductionTHR3 Media, Perro Azul, Grupo Chespirito

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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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

Rolando Breme

Mariano Casasola

Karina Gidi

Elsa Bolaños

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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E1Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last

Jun 5, 202547m★ 7.8

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.

E2Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Jun 12, 202543m★ 6.4

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

E3Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!

Jun 19, 202546m★ 7.2

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.

E4It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me

Jun 26, 202543m★ 7.2

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.

E5He Who Laughs Last…

Jul 3, 202544m★ 6.4

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.

E6The Price of Fame

Jul 10, 202548m★ 7.3

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.

E7On the Fence

Jul 17, 202545m★ 8.2

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.

E8It Was Worth It

Jul 24, 202550m★ 8.6

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.

About Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose is a drama, comedy series on Max. The show first aired on Jun 5, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose has ended. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 475 votes. The cast includes Pablo Cruz Guerrero, Paulina Dávila, Bárbara López, Arturo Barba, Juan Lecanda. Created by Roberto Gómez Fernández.