Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo

Excellent biopic and performances. Great production. Everyone looks exactly the same, except for the actor playing the part of "doña Florinda". She wasn't that pretty at all, and her name was changed in this series because she didn't like how her story was being told or portrayed. Even though it's exactly how it happened back then. Good memories of an era. I remember watching every episode of "El Chavo del 8" as a kid, and even many years later. And now, I really enjoyed watching this. If Chespirito wasn't resting in peace he would've been proud of this work.

A controversial miniseries due to its dramatic approaches and everything related to Roberto Gómez Bolaños' infidelity, but it has many interesting or striking aspects.

"Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo" is a proposal that divides critics considerably due to many of its themes implemented within the 8 episodes; however, it has qualities that redeem the entire miniseries. "Unintentionally on Purpose" is a proposal that divides critics considerably due to many of its themes implemented within the 8 episodes; however, it has qualities that redeem the entire miniseries. It establishes a very different perspective from a biopic, adding more drama and scenes that foster debate on social media about the protagonist's decisions and, more importantly, those of other characters, thus detracting from the necessary relevance that Roberto Gómez Bolaños deserves, whether for his ingenuity, history, or what led him to become a great star.

The miniseries goes down the path of speculation, forced drama, and details that don't deserve so much relevance, and I emphasize this because of the title of the miniseries. The skill, wit, talent, and other qualities of Chespirito are far above, there is no total depth that makes the viewer connect with the Mexican on a significant level, giving more screen time to discord, the problems of his cast, and decisions about his infidelity. Of course, this is part of his story, but it overlooks the importance that Roberto Gómez Bolaños deserves.

However, "Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo" has an advantage due to its execution regarding the era, the essence, the settings, and the environments that accompanied the comedian's life. All the editing, the costumes, the staging, the recreations, the makeup, the production design, the musicalization, and other aspects are very well executed, giving more life and meaning to the miniseries.

The performances of each cast member should be highlighted; each one has an acceptable development and meets the objective. Many have the characteristic essence and deserve applause. Pablo Cruz does an excellent job, his performance is believable and maintains the essence of the comedian. Arturo Barba, Miguel Islas, Paola Montes De Oca, and Andrea Noli are very good.

Entering the context, Chespirito's talent is portrayed superficially; he deserved more depth and focus. The conventional in the creation of his characters or what he wrote can seem very simple, and you might wonder, did it really happen that way? So, it's a debatable topic. It is important to mention that in its early episodes it is executed that way, but in its final episode it is portrayed in the way it deserves.

The miniseries is a mix of bad and good executions, but it improves significantly in its last three episodes. From my perspective, the excessive time jumps disorient a large part of the audience, diminishing the importance of previously seen events and lacking a controlled sequence. Perhaps a better execution in this editing aspect would be more favorable. On the other hand, the lack of original video material is crucial; it helps to connect more and establish a foundation for what you are trying to convey. However, in the final episodes, this small point improves.

All the events involving Florinda Meza and Carlos Villagrán are in many episodes more important than Chespirito himself, which is why it doesn't match the title of the miniseries. However, it can be entertaining and keeps its audience in anticipation.

Is it worth it? Well, it all depends on what you want to see. If you're interested in drama, love triangles, and chaos, this is for you, but if you're looking for depth in Gómez Bolaños' wit, you might miss certain details. However, it is a production that will change your perspective on all the characters from El Chavo del Ocho and the other shows created by Chespirito.

6.5/10.

The direction is very good and episode 4, the last one released at the moment, is the most exciting because it shows the connection with a part of Roberto Gomez Bolaños' childhood, the mind behind El Chavo and the formation of the series.

Pablo, who plays Roberto, is an excellent actor and he, like the rest of the cast, looks very much like the actors and acts well, quite different from a comment I saw here.

The way the year changes is easy to understand and all the period characterization is excellent! The Brazilian dubbing is magnificent, very similar to the original dubbing. Brazilians love El Chavo to this day, and it is still shown on open TV. A more than deserved biography that covers many topics that we would never imagine had happened.

The show cleverly revisits the beloved world of El Chavo del 8 and Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito), blending nostalgia with behind-the-scenes insights. It appeals to fans who grew up with these characters while offering something new and mature.

Rather than just focusing on the shows he created, it explores Roberto Gómez Bolaños' personal and professional journey, his insecurities, romantic relationships (especially with Florinda Meza), and the internal dynamics of his team. This humanizes a legendary figure.

The cast delivers strong and respectful performances, especially the actor playing Chespirito. They don't simply impersonate the characters - they interpret them with depth and emotion, showing the people behind the personas.

The show is well-produced, with attention to period detail, costuming, and set design that authentically recreates 70s-80s Mexico and the TV industry at the time. MAX invested in making it visually and emotionally compelling.

It's not just about entertainment - it touches on themes like ambition, friendship, jealousy, love, and creative control. Viewers often find themselves emotionally invested, especially during key turning points in Chespirito's career and life.

The series explores the creative tensions and rivalries within the cast - for example, the complex relationships between Chespirito, Ramón Valdés, and Carlos Villagrán. It reveals how fame can strain friendships.

I am 23 years old and I have never seen my dad cried before. This series somehow touched something deep in his heart, the nostalgia is the biggest factor of it all. The chespirito as a kit watching the set as el chavo del 8 was born really moved my heart. La chilindrina honestly represents that true friend we all have that always have our best interest at heart. The script and the direction are truly impressive! At the beginning I was mmmm this is odd I was not expecting this but then I saw the second episode and the episode next and I was like omg THIS IS MUCH BETTER than a boring documentary. For the first time in my life I get to know how the characters I grew up with were first created. Seriously a master piece truly a masterpiece that I hope everyone get to see.