Storyline

A Latina reporter looks back on her childhood as a chubby, willful and reluctant Dominican immigrant growing up with her eccentric family in 1980s Miami.

First Aired

2022-06-23
Last Aired

2022-06-23
Creator
Genre

Comedy, Family
Seasons

1
Episodes

10
Status

Canceled
Language

Español, English
Network

HBO Max

Keywords:

miami, florida 1980s

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Season 1

1. In America Everything Is Possible

After leaving the Dominican Republic to start anew in Miami, the Castelli family attempts to fit in, m...More

After leaving the Dominican Republic to start anew in Miami, the Castelli family attempts to fit in, make friends, and thrive in a place where the American Dream isn't as dreamy as they imagined.Less

30mins 2022-06-23

2. In America We Speak English

Cucu finds herself in hot water for speaking Spanish and then English. Víctor and Adela struggle to ma...More

Cucu finds herself in hot water for speaking Spanish and then English. Víctor and Adela struggle to make good first impressions, while Emilia finds herself in the crosshairs of the most popular girls in school.Less

25mins 2022-06-23

3. In America No One Likes a Chicken

Cucu tries to kick-start puberty, Adela gets pulled over for not driving "the American way," and Emili...More

Cucu tries to kick-start puberty, Adela gets pulled over for not driving "the American way," and Emilia accidentally agrees to see a horror movie on opening night with the Bubblegum Girls.Less

24mins 2022-06-23

4. In America We Sleepover

The Castellis experience a slew of American firsts: Cucu’s first sleepover, Víctor's first American bu...More

The Castellis experience a slew of American firsts: Cucu’s first sleepover, Víctor's first American business dinner, and Emilia's first babysitting job.Less

25mins 2022-06-23

5. In America We Trick or Treat

The Castellis endure a tricky first Halloween when Cucu's Dominican grandmother arrives. Emilia makes ...More

The Castellis endure a tricky first Halloween when Cucu's Dominican grandmother arrives. Emilia makes a horrifying discovery in the boys' bathroom, and the Bubblegums help her get some brujería revenge.Less

25mins 2022-06-23

6. In America We Play to Win

The Castellis engage in cutthroat competitions at school, work, home, and an all-American pool party.

The Castellis engage in cutthroat competitions at school, work, home, and an all-American pool party.Less

26mins 2022-06-23

7. In America We Stereotype

When his boss incorrectly assumes he’s great at baseball, Víctor attempts to transform himself into th...More

When his boss incorrectly assumes he’s great at baseball, Víctor attempts to transform himself into the "Santo Domingo Slugger" with Adela's help. Cucu defies gender stereotypes by signing up for shop class, while Emilia finds a new niche.Less

28mins 2022-06-23

8. In America You Get What You Pay For

Cucu borrows money from an unlikely loan shark, Adela becomes the coupon queen of Miami, and Víctor an...More

Cucu borrows money from an unlikely loan shark, Adela becomes the coupon queen of Miami, and Víctor and Emilia take on a shady used car salesman.Less

27mins 2022-06-23

9. In America We Fall in Love

Love is not in the air as Adela and Víctor attempt to celebrate their anniversary, and Cucu must resci...More

Love is not in the air as Adela and Víctor attempt to celebrate their anniversary, and Cucu must rescind an offer to the dance. Meanwhile, a rhythmless Emilia must perform a series of complex dance moves at her frenemy's quinceañera.Less