Side by Side
Lado a Lado
“Two worlds and a wish: freedom.”
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About
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.
Cast
Camila Pitanga
as Isabel Nascimento
Lázaro Ramos
as Zé Maria
Marjorie Estiano
as Laura Assunção Vieira
Thiago Fragoso
as Edgar Vieira
Patricia Pillar
as Constância Assunção, Baronesa da Boa Vista
Cássio Gabus Mendes
as Bonifácio Vieira
Alessandra Negrini
as Catarina Ribeiro
Rafael Cardoso
as Alberto Assunção Filho ("Albertinho")
Sheron Menezzes
as Berenice
Zezeh Barbosa
as Tia Jurema
Milton Gonçalves
as Afonso Nascimento
Caio Blat
as Fernando Vieira
Werner Schünemann
as Alberto Assunção, Barão da Boa Vista
Juliane Araújo
as Alice de Bragança Camargo Passos
Christiana Guinle
as Carlota de Bragança Camargo Passos
Isabela Garcia
as Célia de Bragança Camargo Passos
Maria Padilha
as Diva Celeste
Maria Clara Gueiros
as Neusinha
Jurema Reis
as Gilda
George Sauma
as Jonas Amarantes
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About Side by Side
“Two worlds and a wish: freedom.”
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. Across 1 season and 154 episodes, originally airing on TV Globo.
Side by Side Cast and Characters
The cast features Camila Pitanga (as Isabel Nascimento), Lázaro Ramos (as Zé Maria), Marjorie Estiano (as Laura Assunção Vieira), Thiago Fragoso (as Edgar Vieira), and Patricia Pillar (as Constância Assunção, Baronesa da Boa Vista). Their performances are a major reason Side by Side has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Side by Side NowWhy People Are Watching Side by Side
There's a reason Side by Side keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Side by Side
Where can I watch Side by Side online for free?
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How many episodes does Side by Side have?
Side by Side has 154 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Side by Side good? What's the rating?
Side by Side holds a 9.1/10 rating based on 15 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Side by Side?
The main cast includes Camila Pitanga, Lázaro Ramos, Marjorie Estiano, and Thiago Fragoso, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Side by Side available in Portuguese?
Yes — Side by Side was originally produced in Portuguese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Side by Side released?
Side by Side first aired in 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Side by Side for free?
You can watch Side by Side online for free on Bowood.TV. All 154 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Side by Side have?
Side by Side currently has 1 season and a total of 154 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Side by Side about?
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 Edg… It belongs to the Soap, Drama genres.
In which language is Side by Side originally available?
Side by Side was originally produced in PT. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original PT audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Side by Side first released?
Side by Side first premiered on September 10, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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