Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

Overview

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.

Episodes

Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last

S01E01 Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last

June 5, 2025 9.0 47 min
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.
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

S01E02 Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

June 12, 2025 7.0 43 min
Now known as Chespirito, Roberto decides to try his luck on another channel and, despite some setbacks, manages to put together a successful sketch.
Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!

S01E03 Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!

June 19, 2025 8.0 46 min
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...
It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me

S01E04 It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me

June 26, 2025 9.0 43 min
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...
He Who Laughs Last…

S01E05 He Who Laughs Last…

July 3, 2025
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...

Cast

Pablo Cruz Guerrero
Pablo Cruz Guerrero
Roberto Gómez Bolaños 'Chespirito'
Paulina Dávila
Paulina Dávila
Graciela Fernández
Bárbara López
Bárbara López
Margarita Ruiz
Juan Lecanda
Juan Lecanda
Marcos Barragán
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
Arturo Barba
Arturo Barba
Rubén Aguirre
Eugenio Bartilotti
Eugenio Bartilotti
Edgar Vivar
Karina Gidi
Karina Gidi
Elsa Bolaños
Iván Aragón
Iván Aragón
Roberto Joven
Macarena García
Macarena García
Graciela Joven

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