Samantha!

TV Series
2018–2019
27m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

553

YOUR RATING

In the '80s, Samantha! was the most beloved child in Brazil. 30 years later, people barely remember her. With the help from her manager Marcinho, her kids Cindy and Brandon, and even from her former husband and former soccer player Dodoi, she'll do anything to get back into the spotlight.

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Comedy

A child star in the '80s, Samantha clings to the fringes of celebrity with hilarious harebrained schemes to launch herself back into stardom.A child star in the '80s, Samantha clings to the fringes of celebrity with hilarious harebrained schemes to launch herself back into stardom.A child star in the '80s, Samantha clings to the fringes of celebrity with hilarious harebrained schemes to launch herself back into stardom.

Creator
- Felipe Braga
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

553

YOUR RATING

Creator
- Felipe Braga
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Episodes14

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TopTop-rated2 seasons2 years

Trivia
Third Netflix Original show to be produced in Brazil.

Connections
References Balão Mágico (1983)

User reviews5

Review

Featured review

9/10

A star is (re)born

Fame, what you get is no tomorrow? "Samantha!" is hilarious series for people at all and an irresistible piece of cake for those who grew up stuck to the TV set during the 80's like me. At those past days there were no politically correct, no censorship and no sense at all. Things in Brazil couldn't be any different. Despite their target audience and young stars, children's television shows had hostesses posing for Playboy magazine and merchandising literally anything money could buy.

Outstanding performances in such a perfect acting and storytelling. Two thumbs up for Emanuelle Araújo, Douglas Silva and Lorena Comparato.

"Samantha!" is a colorful, sarcastic and delicious journey to our affective memories as it draws a curious parallel of what it feels like to be famous in 2018. Totally binge-worthy.

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