Sandokan
A swashbuckling adventure miniseries centered on a noble pirate hero fighting colonial oppression in 19th-century India, balancing action with loyalty and romance.
In this mini-series in six parts from 1976 the Indian actor Kabir Bedi plays the lead role. Carol Andre plays Lady Marianna Guillonk and as Sandokans best friend Yanez de Gomera we see Phillipe Leroy. The noble prince Sandokan is a fighter of the first rank who are cruel to their enemies, but always loyal to his friends.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Does Sandokan leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Sandokan sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Sandokan violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Sandokan scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Sandokan easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Sandokan
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sandokan
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sandokan, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sandokan, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sandokan, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
