Best Portuguese action series

The Cowboy (2024)

Early 80’s. A group of criminal’s spreads terror across the Algarve with more than 20 bank robberies. The gang is led by a man they call "The Doctor" and a carpenter who earns the nickname of "The Cowboy". Captured and sentenced to 18 years in prison he becomes the protagonist of the bloodiest escape in Portuguese prison history.

Ministério do Tempo (2017)

A warrior from the XVI century, the first female university student from the XIX century and a nurse from the XXI century, join a secret agency to prevent people to change the Portuguese history by using time-traveling doors

Uma Aventura (2000)

Pedro, Teresa, Luísa, Chico and João form a fearless group that is not complete without Faial, the German shepherd of João. Together they are prepared to face the worst, experiencing the most incredible adventures.

Lusitânia (2023)

A collection of six distinct stories drawn from a rich and extensive body of folklore that narrates Iberian mythology. This epic series weaves a tapestry of myths and tales while tackling fantasy, horror, humor, and drama.

Os Homens da Segurança (1988)

Inspetor Max (2004)

"Inspector Max" is a Portuguese television series created by Virgílio Castelo e Produções Fictícias and broadcast on TVI. Its story is a dog called "Max", who is caught by Inspector Jorge Mendes' two sons (Fernando Luís). Jorge Mendes is a lonely man whose wife died when his children were still small. He works at the DIC of Setúbal, Department of Criminal Investigation, in the 1st season. The successful DIC team from Setúbal was invited to go to DECC (Special Department for Combating Crime) and started the 2nd season. His boss, Graça Madureira (Fátima Belo), after some cases resolved in the DECC, was invited to join Interpol. In the 2nd season, the place is occupied by actress Sílvia Rizzo. Max, Jorge and Sérgio, Jorge's best friend, constitute the victorious trio. A series based on mystery and case solving.

Portal do Tempo (2013)

In the bloom of adolescence, Jaime is bequeathed an ancient timepiece by his grandfather, a venerable artifact infused with the remarkable power to journey through time. At first, the young lad remains oblivious to the profound capabilities of the aged heirloom, deeming it inconsequential... until he is suddenly thrust into the embrace of the future. Upon sharing this enigmatic revelation with Laura and Daniel, his unwavering confidants, the trio embarks on a wondrous odyssey, brimming with extraordinary adventures destined to irrevocably reshape the trajectory of their existence.

Odisseia (2013)

A story developed in two different narratives which are interlinked. On the first one, the two friends Bruno Nogueira and Gonçalo Waddington (playing themselves) set out on a caravan trip through Portugal with the desire to escape from their daily lives and find a solution for their personal struggles. On the second one, there's the fictionalized making-off of the miniseries itself.

The Good Girls Club (2020)

The Good Girls Club is a drama series that follows the capital's night, where sensuality and sex mix with politics, security, business and glamour, and which will accompany the story of 3 characters: the security guard, the owner and the new girl.

Matilha (2024)

Star Sailors (2025)

The fearless race of the 1920's Portuguese aviation pioneers to cross the South Atlantic Ocean through aerial navigation, became an epic story of the modern age argonauts. In order to reach the stars - sailing is necessary- navigandum est.

Verão M (2018)

The Sugar Captains (2023)

Crónica dos Bons Malandros (2020)

Duarte & C.ª (1985)

An entertaining and comical detective series featuring over-the-top stories, spectacular chase scenes, and hilarious villains.

Sal (2014)

Ecoman (2006)

Um Mistério Misterioso (1990)

O Bando dos Quatro (2006)

Nutri Ventures – The Quest for the 7 Kingdoms (2012)

When Alex Grand took over the world he destroyed all the foods, replacing them with Genex 100. As the sole manufacturer of the only food available, Alex became insanely rich and the world population grew more and more unhealthy. Luckily, Nexus and 8 Nutri-Guardians managed to save some precious food samples. Each of them fled to a secret place, far from each other. There they founded the Kingdoms of Nutrition, each one destined to save a food group. Years later, four brave little kids, Theo, Lena, Ben and Nina, accidentally taste a “strange” piece of food and discover its super power. Setting out to discover the remaining foods and their Nutri-Powers, they embark on an unforgettable adventure to unite all the Kingdoms and defeat Alex Grand.

The General (2020)

The plot addresses Maria Luísa's struggle for freedom, the struggle for rights and privileges that, at the time, were reserved almost exclusively to men. Maria Luísa decides to assume a false identity - that of a man.

Campeões e Detectives (2008)

A team of friends are part of a soccer team, the series follow their life between school, sport and family. Meanwhile they have a secret enemy called "Ball F", who would it be?

Clube das Chaves (2005)

ilha das cores (2007)

Triângulo Jota (2006)

Caixa Alta (1989)

Major Alvega (1998)