Should you watch Chespirito?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Chespirito
Series · 1980
The sides of Chespirito
- Roberto Gómez Bolaños in many roles
- El Chavo and his barrel
- A clumsy superhero in a red suit
Chespirito is good for you if…
- you like slapstick sketches and catchphrases repeated until they stick.
- you want gentle, harmless comedy from 1980s Mexican TV.
- you want something to laugh at with children.
Chespirito is bad for you if…
- you won't watch a Spanish-language show with subtitles.
- you can't commit to 16 seasons of sketches.
- you find 1980s studio sets dated.
About: childhood · neighbours · clumsy heroism
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