
Scripted series · Apple TV
Acapulco
The race to reopen Las Colinas begins.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Acapulco actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Acapulco reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 40 episodes.

Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202110 episodes
7.9IMDbBest episode · S01E08 Time After Time

Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202210 episodes
7.8IMDbSeason two picks up right on the heels of season one. In 1985, Máximo must contend with upheaval at the resort, unexpected problems at home and a new love interest who just might rival the girl of his dreams. Under Don Pablo's guidance, he sets his eyes on one day running the entire Las Colinas operation by becoming the right-hand man of Diane. Meanwhile, in present day, older Máximo returns to Acapulco to make peace with the recent passing of Don Pablo, where he is forced to confront some unfinished business young Máximo left behind.
Best episode · S02E10 Against All Odds

Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202410 episodes
8.5IMDbIn season three, it's time to reconcile past mistakes and exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Maximo finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer recognizes. While in 1985, younger Maximo continues his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all the relationships he's worked so hard to build.
Best episode · S03E01 Just the Two of Us

Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202510 episodes
7.5IMDbIn season four, present-day Máximo works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco's "Best Hotels," young Máximo will do whatever it takes to get back on top and secure Las Colinas's future.
Best episode · S04E05 In the Air Tonight
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S02E10
Against All Odds
Maximo gets a second chance at Las Colinas. Julia learns to go after what she wants.
- Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.
- Written by Chris Harris

S02E09
The Power of Love
Maximo doubles down on his new life with Isabel. Sara receives a potentially life-changing offer.
- Directed by Jay Karas

S01E08
Time After Time
As Diane shows a group of journalists a photo exhibit of Las Colinas' history, the story of Don Pablo's long tenure at the resort is revealed.
- Directed by Jay Karas
- Written by Eddie Quintana

S01E06
Uptown Girl
Maximo has a magical dream date with an American tourist. Memo bonds with his coworkers over a soccer match.
- Directed by Dean Holland
- Written by Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros

S02E06
Hollywood Nights
Diane‘s past catches up with her as Las Colinas hosts the wrap party for a big Hollywood movie. Maximo faces a moral dilemma.
- Directed by Jay Karas
- Written by Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros

S01E07
For Your Eyes Only
When he learns that an eye doctor is staying at the resort, Maximo sneaks Nora in for the day. Diane discovers problems with the hotel.
- Directed by Jay Karas
- Written by Tamara Yajia
Recently aired
Latest Episodes

S04E10
Never Gonna Give You Up
- Directed by Santiago Limón
- Written by Gonzalo Lomeli, Sam Laybourne

S04E09
The Winner Takes It All
- Directed by Santiago Limón
- Written by Maggie Feakins

S04E08
Runnin' Down a Dream
- Directed by Jay Karas
- Written by Celeste Klaus

S04E07
The Heat Is On
- Directed by Jay Karas
- Written by Francisco Cabrera-Feo

S04E06
Eso Me Enseño Mama
- Directed by Óscar Javier Almengor
- Written by Bernardo Cubria

S04E05
In the Air Tonight
- Directed by Nicole Treston Abranian
- Written by Ilse Apellaniz
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Austin Winsberg
Showrunner

Jason Shuman
Creator

Eduardo Cisneros
Creator
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Kim Tannenbaum
Executive producer

Eugenio Derbez
Executive producer
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Jason Wang
Executive producer
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Chris Harris
Executive producer

Richard Shepard
Executive producer

Jay Karas
Executive producer
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Sam Laybourne
Executive producer

Ben Odell
Executive producer
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Eric Tannenbaum
Executive producer

Bernardo Cubria
Writer
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Nate Reger
Writer
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Gonzalo Lomeli
Writer
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Joe Cristalli
Writer
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Michael Lisbe
Writer
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Jonathan Green
Writer

John Aboud
Writer
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Gabe Miller
Writer
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Eddie Quintana
Writer
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Mara Vargas Jackson
Writer

Robert Sudduth
Writer
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Maggie Feakins
Writer
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Celeste Klaus
Writer
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Hailey Chavez
Writer
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Tamara Yajia
Writer
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Becky Mann
Writer

Michael Colton
Writer
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Ilse Apellaniz
Writer
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Francisco Cabrera-Feo
Writer
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Audra Sielaff
Writer
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Jason Belleville
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Kim TannenbaumExecutive Producer
- Eugenio DerbezExecutive Producer
- Austin WinsbergExecutive Producer
- Jason WangExecutive Producer
- Chris HarrisExecutive Producer
- Lorenzo O'BrienProducer
Writing
- Bernardo CubriaWriter
- Nate RegerWriter
- Gonzalo LomeliWriter
- Joe CristalliWriter
- Austin WinsbergWriter
- Michael LisbeWriter
Direction
- Santiago LimónDirector
- Óscar Javier AlmengorDirector
- Victor Nelli, Jr.Director
- Austin WinsbergDirector
- Roberto SneiderDirector
- Nicole Treston AbranianDirector
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