---
title: "Gasoleros"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gasoleros-1998"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 155889
imdb_id: "tt0196248"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 464
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gasoleros (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gasoleros-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gasoleros is an Argentine telenovela that aired on Canal 13 between 1998 and 1999. The series was broadcast during prime time, from Monday through Friday at 9:00 p.m. It was produced by Pol-ka and originated from an idea by Adrián Suar. The show's plot revolves around the daily life of the Panigasi family, who belong to an impoverished middle-class background. The musical theme for the opening sequence is the song "Gasolero" by Vicentico. The main cast includes Juan Leyrado, among others, with additional cast and crew credits detailed in production records. The series was part of the late 1990s wave of Argentine television programming and contributed to the prime-time lineup of Canal 13. Further details about its run, including specific episode counts or ratings, are not provided in available sources.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gritty look at a struggling middle-class family's daily survival."

### Why Watch
- Authentic portrayal of economic hardship
- Strong character development
- Socially relevant themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pacing may test some viewers
- Heavy subject matter throughout
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences due to themes of poverty and social hardship.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, realistic, poignant, slice-of-life, working-class

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/gasoleros-1998#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (260 Episodes)
### Season 2 (204 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 464
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 460 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Adrián Suar
- **Networks / Studios**: eltrece

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Juan Leyrado** as *Héctor Melchor Panigassi*
- **Mercedes Morán** as *María Roxana “Roxy” Presutti*
- **Dady Brieva** as *Alberto "Tucho" Regüeyo*
- **Manuel Callau** as *Jorge Martínez Olmos*
- **Cecilia Milone** as *Isabel Panigassi*
- **Nicolás Cabré** as *Alejo Felman Presutti*
- **Héctor Bidonde** as *Benito Carrasco*
- **Matías Santoianni** as *Darío Panigassi*
- **Nicolás Pauls** as *Sebastián*
- **Pamela Rodríguez** as *Sandra Nieto*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this based on a true story?
The series depicts fictional characters but reflects real social issues faced by many families.

### Q: What language is it in?
The original language reflects the setting of the story.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The episode count varies by season and release format.

### Q: Where was it filmed?
Filming locations match the urban working-class setting of the story.

### Q: Is there a movie version?
The series stands alone as a television production.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gasoleros — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/155889)
- [Gasoleros (TV Series 1998-1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196248/fullcredits/)
- [Gasoleros (TV Series 1998-1999) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/155889-gasoleros/cast)
- [Gasoleros - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoleros)
- [Gasoleros - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoleros)
- [Gasoleros (1998-1999) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/gasoleros/HB831FfkPvvn5twqUbeID4/credits/)

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