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Betinho: No Fio da Navalha

2023Show1 season8 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A moving, cathartic drama series about history and politics.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "Um Homem de Sorte" 8.5

Episodes

8.2

Story

After eight years of a political exile imposed by the Brazilian military dictatorship, sociologist Herbert de Souza returns to his homeland. Alongside democracy activists, he faces the arrival of AIDS and puts the devastating impact of hunger under the spotlight. Overcoming his fragile health and personal tragedy, he creates the largest social awareness campaign in Brazilian history.

Feels like

  • Brazilian Biography
  • Historical Political Drama
  • Social Activism
  • Public Health Issues
  • Human Rights
  • Inspirational True Story
  • Socio-Economic Commentary
  • Family & Legacy
  • Resilience

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Júlio Andrade, André Felipe Binder
Written by
Sérgio Machado, José Júnior, Armando Praça

Everyone

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Facts

December 1, 2023 · December 22, 2023 · Ended

First aired
December 1, 2023
Last aired
December 22, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Betinho: No Fio da Navalha?"

Questions about Betinho: No Fio da Navalha

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Where can I stream Betinho: No Fio da Navalha?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Betinho: No Fio da Navalha worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8).

Is Betinho: No Fio da Navalha plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Betinho: No Fio da Navalha in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.