Samantha! (Netflix 2018, Alice Braga, Emanuelle Araújo)

In this Brazilian Netflix comedy Samantha, a child star in the ’80s, clings to the fringes of celebrity and is determined to get herself back into the spotlight.

production details
Country: Brazil | Netflix
Release Year: 2018

Creators: Filipe Valerim, Roberto Vitorino, Rafael Lessa

cast
Alice Braga as Samantha com Y
Emanuelle Araújo as Samantha
Douglas Silva as Douglas Alencar (Dodói)
Cauã Gonçalves as Brandon Alencar
Sabrina Nonata as Cindy Alencar
Duda Gonçalves as Samantha Alencar (criança)
Enzo Oviedo as Tico (criança)
Sidney Alexandre as Bolota (criança)
Ary França as Zé Cigarrinho
Daniel Furlan as Marcinho
Rosaly Papadopol as Norminha
Fernando Sampaio
Ivo Müller

RELATED:   One Hundred Years of Solitude Premieres December 11 on Netflix

EPISODE GUIDE
Episode 1 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
When Samantha’s ex Dodói returns from prison and tries to prove he’s a responsible parent, she realizes her career could benefit from his homecoming.

Episode 2 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
Samantha and Dodói shoot a beer commercial together, but the script’s storyline proves challenging for both of them in different ways.

Episode 3 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
Brandon tries to whip his father into shape, Samantha guest-stars as a judge on a singing competition show, and Cindy surprises her entire family.

RELATED:   Netflix's "Missing You" Trailer: Vanished Fiancé Resurfaces on Dating App

Episode 4 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
Dodói unknowingly hooks up with social media celebrity Laila. Samantha attempts to gain Instagram followers by taking a trip to “Paris.”

Episode 5 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
When Samantha gets pulled into a reality show romance, her entire family is affected. Dodói tests out a career as a sports commentator on the radio.

Episode 6 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
To turn her bad karma around, Samantha sets out to honor Ciggy’s last request: that the Plimplom Gang reunite and spread his ashes in Varre-Sai.

Episode 7 | Airdate: 2018-07-06
A face from the Plimploms’ past returns to drop a bombshell on Samantha. Left at home without adult supervision, Cindy and Brandon get into trouble.

Alastair James is the editor-in-chief of Memorable TV, leading the charge in covering today's must-see television. A lifelong television enthusiast, his passion began with a deep dive into the world of classic sci-fi, culminating in his role as editor of "Beyond the Static," a publication devoted to celebrating iconic sci-fi series. While his love for classic television remains, Alastair's focus at Memorable TV is firmly on the present, analyzing the latest trends in the television landscape, from gripping crime dramas to the ever-evolving strategies of Survivor. His insights have been featured in numerous publications. At Memorable TV, Alastair's goal is to provide readers with sharp commentary, engaging reviews, and in-depth analysis of the shows dominating the current conversation.