TV series

El pícaro

1974–1975 · 1 season

A wry, earthy picaresque ramble through a grubby past, savoured for its wit and roguish charm rather than plot momentum.

Overview: In 17th-century Spain, Lucas Trapaza is a lazy liar and con artist who does everything he can to live off others.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, survival, deception, crime
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
survival
deception
crime
morality
Places: countryside
small town
road trip
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild