How many episodes are in Acapulco?

Acapulco has 40 episodes in this listed season.

When does Acapulco premiere?

Acapulco premieres on 2025-07-23.

Is Acapulco a new series?

Acapulco is a returning series (Season 5).

Acapulco(2021)

Archived · Apple TV

7.81240 eps

S05

ComedyDrama

ON AIR: JUL 23Season 5Archived listing

What to Expect

PremiereLens read

Acapulco pairs bright resort comedy with the everyday hustle of staff trying to impress. Pool bars, glamorous guests and a party that needs constant tending give the workplace a playful bustle, while friendships and sweet romance bring warmth to the young worker’s ambitions. The half-hour episodes move at a bouncy pace, with a lively, music-filled soundtrack and a sunny beach-town setting.

The older man’s stories to his nephew give those youthful adventures a second perspective: this is someone looking back after achieving success. Rather than a string of isolated workplace mishaps, the story follows a long coming-of-age arc, letting ambition, friendship and romance develop together. The nostalgic framing adds tenderness to the fun without losing the resort’s breezy atmosphere.

Best for

sun-drenched nostalgia, warm workplace comedy and Comedy

Story lane

Comedy and Drama

Commitment

Season 5 · 40 episodes

Where

Apple TV

Official Premise

A successful Mexican businessman reminisces to his nephew about his younger years in 1980s Acapulco, when he got his dream job working at the hottest resort in town.

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Strongest Match

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Why this pick

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