Abolição (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1988, Abolição is a drama series.

What it’s about. 'Abolição' shows how much the liberation of the enslaved transformed the structures of Brazilian society, both in the countryside and in the city, and the changes generated in the lives of black people themselves. The narrative is centered on the period in which the Lei Áurea was about to be signed by Princess Isabel, on May 13, 1888. At that time, the abolitionist theme was widely discussed in urban centers, while in rural areas slavery relations were still established. The enslaved Iná Inerã, spiritual leader and warrior, represents the fight to maintain African identity at any price, paid with her own life, if necessary. Journalist Lucas, in turn, is a freed black man who believes in peaceful integration between whites and blacks.

Who’s in it. Abolição stars Luiz Antonio Pilar as Lucas Tavares, Léa Garcia as Aparecida, Thiago Justino as Olokini and Milton Moraes as Coronel Hipólito Macedo Tavares, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Abolição sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abolição page.

If you liked it. Fans of Abolição tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.