Acapulco
The race to reopen Las Colinas begins.
Created by Jason Shuman, Eduardo Cisneros, Austin Winsberg
On Apple TV
A warm, 1980s-set comedy-drama about a young man pursuing his dream at a luxury resort, balancing workplace complications with personal growth and connection.
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.
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Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Does Acapulco leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Acapulco easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Acapulco violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is Acapulco scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Acapulco sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Acapulco, and what each one shares →
Like Acapulco
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Acapulco
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Acapulco, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Acapulco, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Acapulco, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
