Based on 4 seasons, 40 episodes · through September 16, 2025
Acapulco is a comedy drama about a young Mexican man named Maximo who lands a job at a fancy resort in the 1980s. The show follows his adventures as he tries to succeed in his career while dealing with family and romance. Viewers will notice clear social justice themes, especially a major plot about Maximo's sister coming out as a lesbian. The show also highlights female independence and critiques traditional gender roles.
Why 59%? See the score breakdownBreakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Acapulco.
Woke representation / casting
The show features a mostly Mexican cast, which fits its setting, but has an active focus on positive, stereotype-defying representation. It also includes a prominent LGBTQ character, Maximo's sister Sara, who explores her sexuality in 1980s Mexico.
35%
Woke political dialogue
The dialogue is mostly light and friendly, but it includes modern-style conversations about living authentically, coming out, and resisting traditional family expectations. In later seasons, there are also brief discussions about labor rights and union organizing.
30%
Production
Identity-driven story themes
A major multi-season story focuses on Sara's journey of coming out as a lesbian, facing homophobia, and clashing with her conservative mother. The show also features themes of female empowerment, as women like Julia and Diane pursue independent business careers. The confirmed queer storyline adds significant weight here.
55%
Western institutional / cultural critique
The series critiques traditional Mexican machismo, rigid gender roles, and conservative religious opposition to homosexuality. Traditional family expectations are framed as obstacles to personal happiness, though this is packaged in a gentle, nostalgic sitcom style.
40%
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
A small number of conservative viewers expressed disappointment online, complaining that the show pushed woke lectures and gay storylines after starting as a simple comedy. However, mainstream political backlash was very minimal.
15%
Creator track record context
The creative team contains several writers and producers with a strong background in identity-focused projects and representation advocacy, including Eduardo Cisneros, Bernardo Cubria, and Robert Sudduth.
48%
