Only one Apple TV+ series has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes: “Acapulco.” The series tells the story of twenty-something Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco. He soon realizes the job is far more complicated than he ever imagined and in order to succeed, he must learn to navigate a demanding clientele, a mercurial mentor, and a complicated home life, without losing his way to shortcuts or temptations.
When it comes to Apple TV Plus, I feel like an outsized share of the critical acclaim and buzz from the public flows inexorably toward one show in particular. You don’t even need me to say which one…
There’s a spiritual successor of sorts that’s actually available to stream on the service right now. It’s got a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. And its name is Acapulco.
Certainly, the name for this show conjures up vistas of golden sand. Brightly-colored drinks with those little umbrellas in them. The pre-Covid-era hustle and bustle at a luxury resort. And in terms of the visuals, the show handily delivers on that score.
But there’s also a ridiculously feel-good, heartwarming core of this show that manages to feel very Lasso-esque… I think the thing I appreciate most here is that this is a half-hour comedy that doesn’t aim for the lowest common denominator humor. It’s feel-good, it looks great, and it’s bite-sized entertainment that doesn’t require a huge investment of time. People just aren’t making enough shows like this anymore.
MacDailyNews Take: We watch and recommend Acapulco. If you haven’t already, give it a try!
Also, in the same vein (and one we like even better; it gets a 93% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes) is Trying:
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AppleTV+ shows are garnering their fair share of awards and accolades from critics and entertainment circles. How actually entertaining or engaging that makes these shows is an entirely different discussion. Rotten Tomatoes, for a time, was honest feedback of what general viewers liked.
I haven’t seen Acapulco but saying it is Lasso-esque makes it a possible try. I’m not a big fan of Ted Lasso but I did appreciate the feel good aspect. Shows usually have to have an abject bad hated guy/guys and the requisite’life sucks’ all the time. Ted Lasso allowed everyone to have some redeeming qualities and life didn’t have to suck always. Refreshing imho…
Love Trying and enjoy Ted Lasso so will give this a try. Seen it on the screen being promoted but until this read not really put it towards the top of my priority list. As I am getting through so many of the shows as it stands and enjoying them, this will now be next on my list I think.
Hey even Invasion is growing a little on me after it’s terrible start so open to watch most things on the platform.
Both shows began with very witty humor, good actors and clever writing. However, the bloom faded quickly for Acapulco; the first 3 episodes were terrific and then the gradual erosion began. It has devolved into silliness, mocking and overtly pathetic stereotyping of the Mexican culture as well as the wealthy “tourist” customers of the resort. A few of the hotel staff are still moderately enjoyable but seem to have become watered-down imitations of their original characters.
Ted Lasso is still mostly witty and still includes some touching moments and life lessons along with the humor. There have been some of the expected woke-isms injected into a handful of episodes so far during the 3 seasons but, on average, it has maintained a healthy momentum. Lets hope the occasional preachiness doesn’t grow any further.
First season of Ted Lasso was enjoyable, but it’s gone downhill since.
Liking Acapulco but not enough to rush to watch new episodes.
Still not keen on Apple being part of the culture creation industry.
So that means out of 15 critics, 15 did not think the series was poor.
Lasso I loved but went downhill for me. Acapolco I can not wait for 2nd season hope it comes. Both are nice change of pace