Acapulco
Seen it?2021 | 4 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12021 · 10 episodes · 7.9 out of 10Saturday- Season 22022 · 10 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Season 32024 · 10 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday- Season 42025 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Austin Winsberg, Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros
- Eugenio DerbezMaximo Gallardo
- Enrique ArrizonYoung Maximo Gallardo
- Raphael AlejandroHugo
- Camila PerezJulia
- Chord OverstreetChad
- Fernando CarsaMemo
- Jessica CollinsDiane
- Vanessa BaucheNora
- Regina ReynosoSara
- Rafael CebrianHector