
Acapulco
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Overview
Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of 1980s Mexico, Acapulco follows Maximo Gallardo, a young man from humble beginnings who lands his dream job at the city's most glamorous resort. Created by Austin Winsberg, Jason Shuman, and Eduardo Cisneros for Apple TV, this series blends comedy with drama to explore class divides and family loyalty during a vibrant era of tourism boom. Eugenio Derbez stars as the ambitious Maximo, supported by a talented ensemble including Raphael Alejandro as his friend Hugo and Chord Overstreet as the wealthy Chad who complicates their lives. Running from October 2021 through September 2025, the show spanned four seasons and forty episodes before concluding its run. Critics and audiences responded warmly to the chemistry between the cast and the nostalgic yet modern storytelling, earning it a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating. The series balances high-stakes business maneuvers with heartfelt personal moments, creating a unique viewing experience that feels both timeless and distinctly of its time.
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Top Cast
Crew
Writers
Celeste Klaus, Bernardo Cubria, Ilse Apellaniz, Chris Spain, Jon Zack
Cinematographer
Grant Smith
Producers
Sam Laybourne, Jason Wang, Kim Tannenbaum, Eric Tannenbaum, Jay Karas
Seasons (4)
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Facts
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Scripted
- Original Language
- EN
- Network
- Apple TV
- Created By
- Austin Winsberg, Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 40
- Production
- Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, The Tannenbaum Company, Zihuatanejo Productions
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