Side by Side (2012)
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Side by Side is streaming in Brazil on Globoplay.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Side by Side rate this Portuguese series highly. It's sitting at 9.1/10 on TMDB across 15 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. In Brazil you can stream it on Globoplay.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Portuguese soap, leaning drama. Only 15 people have rated it, so treat that 9.1 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- open-ended melodrama isn't the mood
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela, "Side by Side" focuses on two women of different origins and social classes. The brave Isabel, daughter of a former slave and in love with the capoeira player Zé Maria; and Laura, descendant from a wealthy family and destined to an undesired marriage to Edgar. In addition to an unshakable friendship, the two share the same purpose in life: the conquest of freedom in the conservative society of Rio de Janeiro of the early 20th century.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 10 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Soap / Drama |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
João Ximenes Braga
Cast
Where to watch in Brazil
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 15 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Globoplay titles in Brazil
Trailer
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