The King of the Machos

Synopsis

Eighteen-year-old Charly is ready to disclose his identity as a transgender young man. First, he must confront the prejudice of the macho villagers in his town. To earn people's respect, he decides to sign up for "The King of the Machos," a contest which supposedly measures its competitors' manhood through games and physical challenges.

First Air Date: 2024-08-21

Last Air Date: 2024-08-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat

Networks: Disney+

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Top Cast

Luis Tirado Morales as Charly
Christian Chávez as Jerónimo
Alejandro de la Madrid as Alonso
Fernanda Borches as Estela
Ian Vinitzky as León
Rubén Zamora as Lázaro
Gabriela Platas as Claudia
Alejandra Zaid Zapien as Antonia
Paco Luna as Ajolote
Valeria Santaella as Abigail

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Charly, Not Carlota (2024-08-21)

Disclosing his transgender identity, Charly must fight the sexism in his hometown.
Ep. 2: The Machos of the Village (2024-08-21)

Charly signs up for "The King of the Machos" contest and faces the consequences of his actions.
Ep. 3: Daring Machos (2024-08-21)

The competition takes place. The machos must face an unnerving challenge: the habanero pepper.
Ep. 4: The Serenade of the Machos (2024-08-21)

Despite having to deal with all the bullying, Charly must get ready for the serenade challenge.
Ep. 5: Machos, United. (2024-08-21)

Charly's popularity begins to grow. The mayor makes him an offer.
Ep. 6: Machos to the Extreme (2024-08-21)

In a new challenge, the machos must face the perils of nature.
Ep. 7: The Beginning of the End (2024-08-21)

Álvaro Castillo declares war on Charly and his family after finding out about Charly and Abi.
Ep. 8: The Rightful King (2024-08-21)

The contest reaches its final stretch. Charly faces León for the "The King of the Machos" crown.