---
title: "Dark Days"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-days-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71342
imdb_id: "tt6720734"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 88
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Dark Days (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-days-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dark Days, also known by its original title Os Dias Eram Assim, is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo that premiered on April 17, 2017. Categorized under soap and drama, the series is set against the historical background of 1970 Brazil during the political repression of the military dictatorship.

The narrative centers on the inquisitive student Alice and the idealistic doctor Renato, who fall deeply in love and find their worlds joined by passion. However, their relationship is challenged and kept apart for many years due to intense family feuds and a country facing widespread turmoil that impacts their lives and dreams.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An inquisitive student and an idealistic doctor fall in love amidst a turbulent military dictatorship."

### Why Watch
- Explores a deep romance set against the historical backdrop of 1970 Brazil.
- Features the intertwined lives of characters facing political turmoil and military dictatorship.
- Produced by TV Globo as a dramatic series exploring family feuds and divided worlds.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves long separations caused by family feuds and country-wide turmoil.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and emotionally charged, reflecting the political repression and conflicts of 1970 Brazil.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #soap-and-drama, #brazilian-television, #historical-romance, #political-repression, #family-feuds, #telenovela

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (88 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 88
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (3%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 85 (97%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Angela Chaves, Alessandra Poggi
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Globo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sophie Charlotte** as *Alice Sampaio Pereira*
- **Renato Góes** as *Renato Reis*
- **Daniel de Oliveira** as *Vitor Dumonte*
- **Gabriel Leone** as *Gustavo Reis*
- **Maria Casadevall** as *Rimena Garcia*
- **Natália do Vale** as *Quitéria Sampaio Pereira (Kiki)*
- **Susana Vieira** as *Cora Dumonte*
- **Cássia Kis** as *Vera Reis*
- **Antonio Calloni** as *Arnaldo Sampaio*
- **Marcos Palmeira** as *Antônio Sampaio (Toni)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream Dark Days?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming availability platforms.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate dramatic telenovelas that blend intense romance with a historical backdrop of political repression and family feuds.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The provided sources do not list the total episode count or runtime duration.

### Q: Which are the essential episodes?
The provided sources do not specify individual episode details or designate essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Days — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71342)
- [Dark Days (TV Series 2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6720734/fullcredits/)
- [Dark Days (TV Series 2017) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/71342-os-dias-eram-assim/cast)
- [Dark Days (TV Series 2017) - Simkl](https://simkl.com/)
- [Dark Days (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/dark-days/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*