TV Pirata (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1988, TV Pirata is a comedy series.
What it’s about. TV Pirata was a weekly Brazilian comedy show aired on Rede Globo between 1988 and 1990, being re-aired monthly in 1992. Some of the writers later went on to form the comedy troupe Casseta & Planeta. The show was first aired in April 1988 to fill a gap on Rede Globo's Tuesday night prime time line-up and its comedy was inspired by sketch comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live and Monty Python's Flying Circus with a no-nonsense approach to Brazilian comedy; however, it mixed a new style of comedy with elements of Brazilian culture such as football, politics, pop culture, telenovelas, economics and celebrities. No well-known figure or member of any economical or social class was spared from the show's cutting edge humor. The premise of the show was a TV studio being invaded by pirates who took over the programming department and put a tape on the air with some "unusual" programming. Another new element to Brazilian audiences was the performers, who weren't the usual comedic actors, but dramatic actors doing more comedic roles.
Who’s in it. TV Pirata stars Débora Bloch as Vários, Guilherme Karam as Vários, Cristina Pereira as Vários and Diogo Vilela as Vários, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, TV Pirata 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 TV Pirata page.
If you liked it. Fans of TV Pirata tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch TV Pirata (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for TV Pirata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is TV Pirata worth watching?
- TV Pirata holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in TV Pirata?
- TV Pirata stars Débora Bloch, Guilherme Karam, Cristina Pereira, Diogo Vilela and Luiz Fernando Guimarães.
- When was TV Pirata released?
- TV Pirata was released in 1988.