Star Crime

Star Crime lives in an odd space. The name promises police procedurals and whodunits, but The Walt Disney Company Portugal has slotted it under Lifestyle, and the schedule reflects that split. Mornings lean into true-crime documentaries (think Cold Case Files, Forensic Files dubbed in Portuguese), while afternoons pivot to home renovation or cooking shows. It's a jarring transition if you're tuning in for a murder mystery and get a kitchen remodel. The prime-time block does commit to crime, mostly reruns of Castle or Bones, but the pacing feels slow compared to dedicated crime channels elsewhere. The real draw might be the daytime lifestyle blocks, which are well-produced and feature local Portuguese hosts. Commercial breaks are frequent but short. If you're after a crime binge, stick to the 8pm-11pm window. Otherwise, treat it as a background channel that occasionally surprises. To watch Star Crime online is to experience a channel that can't decide its identity. As a Lifestyle tv Portugal offering, it's more reliable for its daytime shows. Star Crime live is best when you know exactly what block you're catching.