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O Auto da Compadecida
Overview
The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
Status
Ended
Created By
Adriana Falcão, Guel Arraes, João Falcão
Network
TV Globo
Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries
Episodes

Episode 1
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.

Episode 2
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.

Episode 3
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.

Episode 4
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
Top Cast

Matheus Nachtergaele
João Grilo

Selton Mello
Chicó

Fernanda Montenegro
Compadecida

Rogério Cardoso
Padre João

Denise Fraga
Dora

Diogo Vilela
Eurico

Luís Melo
Diabo

Virginia Cavendish
Rosinha

Bruno Garcia
Vicentão

Enrique Díaz
Joaquim Brejeiro

Maurício Gonçalves
Jesus Cristo

Aramis Trindade
Cabo 70




