TV series

The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)

2026 · 1 season

A lively, folkloric satire that blends sharp political comedy with warm, absurd small-town charm.

Overview: After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida 2.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, warm and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Politics, corruption, friendship, faith
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
corruption
friendship
faith
class
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild