Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose - Miniseries

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2025

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Created by Roberto Gómez Fernández
66%
8 episodes
Comedy
Drama
HBO

Miniseries following the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator... More

Miniseries following 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.

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Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose - Miniseries episodes

Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last

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

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

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

Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!

Doctor Chapatín's resignation puts Roberto's career at risk, so he... More 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.

It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me

In 1936, a young Roberto is sent to Guadalajara, where... More 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.

He Who Laughs Last…

As El Chavo gains popularity and Roberto is given more... 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.

The Price of Fame

With Roberto's career on the rise, the cast of El... More 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.

On the Fence

As Chespirito's characters reach the height of their popularity across... More 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.

It Was Worth It

Roberto gets his team together for one last project --... More 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.