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The Best Episodes of Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1

Every episode of Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1!

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In 1970, the Brazilian national team took the field with big dreams and an even bigger challenge: to become the first three-time world champions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm Not Dead
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    S1:E5

    As the final looms and pressure mounts for Brazil to bring the cup home, the star player isn't in top form — but he's definitely not dead.

    Director:Quico Meirelles
    Writers:Naná Xavier, Maíra Oliveira

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  2. Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ghost of Maracanazo
    8.1/10(117 votes)

    S1:E4

    Daring to hope for the finals, Brazil's national team gets cold feet, haunted by memories of a historic Maracanã defeat to Uruguay in 1950.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rafael Dornellas

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  3. Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 Episode 1 - Play for Us, Pelé
    7.5/10(143 votes)

    S1:E1

    After a harrowing 1966 season, Pelé hesitates to return to the field — but the energetic encouragement of coach João Saldanha may change his mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Paulo Morelli

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  4. Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 Episode 2 - Zagallo's Eleven
    7.5/10(126 votes)

    S1:E2

    With Saldanha out, the team heads to Mexico for the cup — but neither the heat nor their superstitious new coach cuts them any slack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Felipe Sant’angelo, Álvaro Mamute, Naná Xavier

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  5. Brazil '70: The Third Star Season 1 Episode 3 - What King Am I?
    7.5/10(120 votes)

    S1:E3

    Facing a strong, united opponent, Brazil's team must set aside their political differences to stay focused on the game... and keep scoring.

    Director:Quico Meirelles
    Writers:Naná Xavier, Maíra Oliveira

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I'm Not Dead" is the best rated episode of "Brazil '70: The Third Star" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Quico Meirelles and written by Naná Xavier, Maíra Oliveira, it aired on 5/29/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ghost of Maracanazo".