TV series
The Cowboy
2024–2025, Portuguese, on RTP1 & RTP Play. Created by Ivo M. Ferreira.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 20 January 2025
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ivo M. FerreiraCreator
- João EstimaFaustino Cavaco · 8 ep
- Ivo CanelasDoutor · 8 ep
- Adriano LuzGodinho · 8 ep
- Jani ZhaoFelicidade · 8 ep
- Adriano CarvalhoVítor · 8 ep
- Gonçalo WaddingtonPrimo Amândio · 8 ep
- Luísa BacalhauFilha de Cavaco · 8 ep
- Isac GraçaLigério · 8 ep
- Carloto CottaTonton · 8 ep
- João Pedro MamedeAníbal · 8 ep
- Pedro CarracaPires · 8 ep
- Vera MouraCristina · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 December 2024
- Last aired
- 20 January 2025
- Network
- RTP1, RTP Play
- Original title
- O Americano
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Portugal
- Type
- Scripted
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The Cowboy: quick answers
Is The Cowboy worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Cowboy are there?
The Cowboy has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Cowboy finished?
Yes. The Cowboy ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Cowboy on?
The Cowboy isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
The Cowboy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cowboy yet.
What shows are like The Cowboy?
If you liked The Cowboy, try The Sweeney, Walker, Wanted: Dead or Alive.
Who created The Cowboy?
The Cowboy was created by Ivo M. Ferreira and stars João Estima, Ivo Canelas, Adriano Luz.