Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo

I am a Chespirito's fan from 1980's, and wanted to see this production with expectation. The cast is amazing, some characters are very similar to actual actors (Clotilde and Villagrán mainly).

The problem is the script and direction. In some scenes you can tell the lack of production, not carefully filming. They could do it better overall in El Chavo del 8 sketches that every fan knows very well.

Florinda Meza (Margarita/Maggie) and other "villain" characters looks a little forced, you cannot tell they were like personification.

Son, summarly this is a nice production with big flaws. Meanwhile many fans looks for more information on web.

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.

A nostalgic gem for fans of El Chavo del Ocho, this series boasts a fantastic cast and authentic setting that beautifully captures the essence of the iconic Hispanic show.

For fans, it'll spark a ton of nostalgic feels, bringing back that clean, clever humor that's super hard to get right-something only Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the absolute genius, could pull off so perfectly.

However, it falls short for newcomers, offering little context about its cultural significance in Latin America during the 1970s and beyond, which may leave international audiences unfamiliar with the character feeling disconnected.

Turning the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños into a miniseries is an ambitious undertaking. After all, we're talking about the creator of El Chavo del Ocho, El Chapulín Colorado, and a comedic legacy that transcends generations. But Chespirito: Sem querer... de propósito seems more interested in digging through the artist's private life than in honoring the genius he truly was. The result? A lukewarm, unbalanced, and at times, borderline disrespectful production.

The series stumbles hard by prioritizing scandals, infidelity, and behind-the-scenes drama instead of delving into Bolaños' creative brilliance. Rather than celebrating the mind behind timeless characters, the writers chose to dramatize love triangles and cast conflicts - as if we were watching a Behind the Scandal special with a Televisa backdrop.

Across its eight episodes, viewers are dragged through a narrative filled with messy time jumps, overacted scenes, and a disproportionate focus on Florinda Meza and Carlos Villagrán. In many moments, Chespirito himself feels like a guest star in his own story. The irony is glaring: the series bears his name, yet forgets to give him the spotlight he deserves.

Technically, the production does deliver: sets, costumes, and makeup are well done, and Pablo Cruz gives a respectable performance. But none of that makes up for a shallow script, one-dimensional characters, and a complete lack of sensitivity in portraying a cultural icon who holds deep emotional significance for the Latin American public.

The absence of original footage - interviews, archival material, or even stronger references - further weakens the experience. And the few moments that try to highlight Bolaños' creative spark feel rushed, like obligatory checkboxes rather than heartfelt tributes.

Sem querer... de propósito tries to be a modern, dramatized biopic but collapses under its own weight. The drama is forced, the focus is misplaced, and the tribute - if we can even call it that - is painfully shallow. What remains is the bitter feeling of a missed opportunity, like knocking on Chavo's barrel and walking away without stepping inside.

Verdict: If you're into gossip, romantic drama, and behind-the-scenes chaos, this might be mildly entertaining. But for true fans hoping to understand the genius behind the simple, endearing humor of Bolaños, disappointment is all but guaranteed.

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.