The King of TV
The King of TV
15+
Audio Description
Subtitles / CC
2022 – 20232 Seasons
Drama, Biography

1988. Diagnosed with a serious ailment that could bring an end to his career in front of the cameras, Brazilian TV presenter Silvio Santos looks back on his journey to becoming one of the biggest presenters in all of Brazil.

The King of TV

DETAILS


1988. Silvio Santos, one of the biggest presenters on Brazilian television, is diagnosed with a serious problem with his vocal cords, which will leave him voiceless. The fear of being forced to leave the stage brings back memories of his trajectory: from his childhood as a street hawker to his struggle to obtain the SBT TV channel concession during the military dictatorship.

Release Date:
2022 – 2023
Genre:
Drama,
Biography
Rating:
15+
Starring:
José Rubens Chachá
Leona Cavalli
Paulo Nigro
Erom Cordeiro
Maria Manoella
Celso Frateschi

EPISODES


  • thumbnail - S2:E1 The Power of the Stage

    S2:E1 The Power of the Stage

    1989. Silvio Santos is a candidate for Brazil’s presidency — much to the chagrin of his competitors.

  • thumbnail - S2:E2 It's the 26th!

    S2:E2 It's the 26th!

    Ahead in the polls, Silvio’s opponents seek to bring him down in the final days of the campaign.

  • thumbnail - S2:E3 The New SBT

    S2:E3 The New SBT

    Silvio aims to transform SBT into a ratings juggernaut. But to do so, he has to break from the past.

  • thumbnail - S2:E4 Silvio Santos Night Show

    S2:E4 Silvio Santos Night Show

    In the midst of a marriage crisis, the new lineup flops and Silvio falls behind in Sunday ratings.

  • thumbnail - S2:E5 Back to the Basics

    S2:E5 Back to the Basics

    With his personal life on the ropes, a financial crisis pushes Silvio to the brink of bankruptcy.

  • thumbnail - S2:E6 All for Ratings

    S2:E6 All for Ratings

    The ratings battle between SBT and Globo marks a turning point in the history of Brazilian TV.

  • thumbnail - S2:E7 Nobody Negotiates Like Silvio Santos

    S2:E7 Nobody Negotiates Like Silvio Santos

    Silvio seeks to resolve his daughter Patrícia’s kidnapping, unaware that his life is at risk.

  • thumbnail - S2:E8 Who Wants Money?

    S2:E8 Who Wants Money?

    Silvio Santos uses his talent to save himself, his family, his businesses, and bounce back.

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