About this season
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
Aired 5 January 1999 • 40 min
When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
2. Episode 2
Aired 6 January 1999 • 41 min
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
3. Episode 3
Aired 7 January 1999 • 38 min
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
4. Episode 4
Aired 8 January 1999 • 48 min
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.