Malhação (1995–2020)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.5

Overview

Cristiana and Bernardo have nothing in common. But these worlds start to meet when both realize they're in love. The story also presents Dona Tânia and her nephew Juninho, a very nice guy who's gonna accidentally put her...

Starring Cast

Edvana Carvalho • Leo Jaime • Jéssica Lobo

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Edvana Carvalho • Leo Jaime • Jéssica Lobo

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

Malhação is a long-running teen drama that primarily focuses on the apolitical themes of adolescent relationships, personal growth, and navigating social challenges, often promoting universal values like empathy and inclusivity without explicitly endorsing a specific political ideology.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The series 'Malhação' consistently showcased a visibly diverse cast, reflecting the multicultural reality of Brazil throughout its long run. Its narrative explored a wide range of social issues pertinent to young people, maintaining a generally neutral stance on traditional identities without making explicit DEI critique a central theme.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Malhação has evolved to provide a largely positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes, particularly in recent seasons. Storylines, such as those of Lica and Samantha, and Guga and Serginho, depicted queer relationships with dignity and complexity. While characters faced external prejudice, the narrative consistently affirmed their identities and the validity of their love, showcasing growth and acceptance.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Malhação is a long-running Brazilian teen soap opera that introduces new characters and storylines each season. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing material, nor does it typically recast established legacy characters from prior seasons with a different gender. Therefore, it does not feature gender swaps as defined.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Malhação is an original Brazilian teen drama that introduces new characters each season, rather than adapting pre-existing material or consistently recasting established legacy characters. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply.