The fourth and final season of Acapulco kicks off with a sun-soaked sense of closure and a deeper emotional pulse, reminding fans why this bilingual gem has always been more than just a feel-good resort comedy. Episodes one and two waste no time diving into Maximo’s complicated past and uncertain present, threading together past mistakes, present consequences, and a looming question about the legacy he’ll leave behind.
We catch up with an older Maximo, who returns to Acapulco alongside Julia with the goal of restoring Las Colinas to its former glory. With Hugo unavailable to hear his tales this time, Maximo shifts his storytelling to Memo’s son, opening the door for new flashbacks to his younger, more impulsive self. The show’s signature dual-timeline format remains sharp, but there’s a notable shift: this time, the stakes are higher and the nostalgia hits harder.
In the 1986 timeline, Maximo is settling into his role as Head of Operations, but leadership is proving more complicated than it looks. After botching a crucial deal with lime supplier Don Chavez by coming on too strong, Maximo scrambles to fix the situation, only to find himself wrapped up in a bizarre scheme involving Chavez’s missing dog, Dulce’s questionable judgment, and a case of mistaken heroism. It’s funny and chaotic, but it also underlines a core truth about Maximo: he’s still learning that charm alone won’t fix everything.
Things only get more intense when Alejandro Vera, one of Las Colinas’ new co-owners, arrives with a cold corporate mindset that clashes with the resort’s warm, people-first spirit. He bans staff from socializing with guests, cancels perks, and shuts down overtime pay. Maximo, blindsided, is left trying to navigate the widening gap between management and the loyal staff who helped build the heart of the resort.
To win Vera over, Maximo organizes a lavish Roman Empire-themed birthday party, pulling the staff together for a last-minute overnight effort. But the gesture backfires when Vera rejects the entire idea and denies the team their well-earned pay. The staff, hurt and exhausted, walks out in solidarity, with Maximo joining them in silent protest. It’s a quiet but powerful moment that sets the tone for the rest of the season: Maximo is no longer just a go-getter; he’s becoming a protector.
Back in the present day, Maximo’s journey is far from over. He may have returned to Acapulco to fix what was broken, but the ghosts of his choices still linger... especially when Diane makes her dramatic reappearance, signaling a potential power struggle on the horizon. Her arrival is subtle but unmistakable, promising that whatever peace Maximo hoped to find will be tested throughout the season.
Season four opens with everything fans love about Acapulco: Heart, humor, nostalgia, and a vivid sense of place. But it also sharpens the emotional core of the series, showing how far Maximo and those around him have come. These opening episodes set the stage for a final run that’s less about glamour and more about growth. The goodbye will be both messy and meaningful, the kind that sticks with you long after the sun sets on Las Colinas.
The fourth and final season is airing weekly now on AppleTV+.
