Series synopsis
The King of TV, also known as O Rei da TV is a drama television series that premiered on Star+ on October 19, 2022. It was created by Ricardo Grynszpan, Marcus Baldini, André Barcinski. It stars José Rubens Chachá, Mariano Mattos Martins, Leona Cavalli and Larissa Nunes.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- José Rubens Chachá as Silvio Santos (Old)
- Mariano Mattos Martins as Silvio Santos (Young)
- Leona Cavalli as Íris Abravanel
- Larissa Nunes as Cleusa (Young)
- André Abujamra
- Ary França
- Bárbara Maia
- Cacá Carvalho
Supporting cast
- Cássia Damasceno
- Celso Frateschi as Rossi
- Cláudio Márcio
- Elisa Romero
- Emílio de Mello as Stanislau
- Erom Cordeiro
- João Campos
- Leandro Ramos as Stanislau (Young)
- Maria Manoella
- Paulo Nigro as Gugu
- Roberta Gualda
- Gabriela Borer as Renata Abravanel
Guest cast
- Nizo Neto as Teixeira
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 19, 2022 | October 19, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 29, 2023 | March 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jelly is Mine Beloved TV presenter Silvio Santos loses his voice during a live broadcast. His team at the SBT channel propose to have him replaced by the young and popular Gugu Liberato, but Santos is reluctant. In 1945, a young Santos turned to streethawking to alleviate a difficult financial situation. |
October 19, 2022 |
| 2 |
Sing, Peru! Silvio Santos seeks refuge from the media circus that has exploded since news of his illness; his wife, Iris, insists that they seek treatment in the United States. Meanwhile, in 1958, Silvio throws all of his energy and Cidinha’s savings into “Baú da Felicidade”, his friend and boss’ business that Silvio believes is his ticket to a better life. |
October 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
The King of Sundays In the United States, Silvio Santos learns that he will have to undergo a risky surgery. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Gugu is probed by rival channel Rede Globo. Back in 1963, Silvio puts Baú da Felicidade with a questionable business decision. |
October 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Power of the Stage 1989. Silvio has a new lease on life and intends to enter politics, planning a campaign to become president of Brazil. But with widespread popularity, Silvio’s opponents scheme to push him out of the race. In 2010, a journalist alerts Silvio to some troubling information. |
March 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
It's the 26th! Silvio makes his campaign official, but he quickly learns that his strategies as a TV magnate don’t necessarily translate to the political arena. His opponents, meanwhile, maneuver to push him out of the race. In 2010, Silvio seeks to get in front of a bombshell story on PanAmericano. |
March 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
The New SBT A humiliated Silvio sets his sights on overtaking Globo’s top spot in the ratings and enlists the help of a young marketing professional. Michelly, a Mexican actress, changes the dynamic of SBT, including that of its founder. In 2010, Silvio begins to grasp the depth of the trouble at PanAmericano. |
March 29, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Star+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 19, 2022 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2023 |
| Status | continue |