Series synopsis
Unidade Básica is a drama television series that premiered on Universal Channel on September 11, 2016. It was created by Newton Cannito, Ana Petta, Helena Petta. It stars Ana Petta, Caco Ciocler, Carlota Joaquina and Vinícius de Oliveira.
Paulo is an experienced doctor who works at a Primary Healthcare Unit on the outskirts of São Paulo. Using unorthodox methods, he focuses on preventative medicine. His routine changes with the arrival of Laura, a recently graduated and ambitious young woman.
Premise
Paulo is an experienced doctor who works at a Primary Healthcare Unit on the outskirts of São Paulo. Using unorthodox methods, he focuses on preventative medicine. His routine changes with the arrival of Laura, a recently graduated and ambitious young woman.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ana Petta as Drª Laura
- Caco Ciocler as Dr. Paulo
- Carlota Joaquina as Beth
- Vinícius de Oliveira as Malaquias
- Fabiana Gugli as Cilene
- Gabriel Calamari as Davi Campos
- Nina Mélo as Kátia
- Bianca Muller as Samara
Supporting cast
- Lucas Padovan as Iuri
- Márcio Américo as Nelson
- Celso 'Not Dead' Camargo as Túlio
- Naruna Costa as Valdite
- Raimundo Moura as Jonas
- Isabella Ferrari as Lua
- Kauê Telloli as Jéferson
- Francisco Gaspar as Joel
- Bruno Bellarmino as Demerval
- Debora Duboc as Cícera
- Lucas Righi as Mosquito
- Gilda Nomacce as Ivete
Guest cast
- Lucas Padovan as Iuri
- Márcio Américo as Nelson
- Celso 'Not Dead' Camargo as Túlio
- Naruna Costa as Valdite
- Raimundo Moura as Jonas
- Isabella Ferrari as Lua
- Kauê Telloli as Jéferson
- Francisco Gaspar as Joel
- Bruno Bellarmino as Demerval
- Debora Duboc as Cícera
- Lucas Righi as Mosquito
- Gilda Nomacce as Ivete
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 11, 2016 | October 2, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 3, 2020 | May 24, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 1, 2023 | November 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vilma Dr. Laura, newly arrived at the Primary Healthcare Unit, attends to a strange case of a patient with very high diabetes. Her relationship with Dr. Paulo begins to show signs of strain. |
September 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
Juliano Juliano discovers he is HIV positive, but claims he was cured by his pastor. Dr. Laura is outraged because Juliano's wife is pregnant, and Dr. Paulo ends up resolving the problem in his own way. |
September 11, 2016 |
| 3 |
Sofia Dr. Laura is faced with the case of a girl who has been urinating blood for more than three months. During the diagnostic investigation, some evidence emerges that makes the case even more difficult to handle. |
September 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nelson Being away from the Primary Healthcare Unit and her team is proving increasingly difficult for Dr. Laura, and she is becoming frustrated with the coldness of her new work environment. |
May 3, 2020 |
| 2 |
Ana and Ulisses To Paulo's dismay, Cilene hires two medical students to increase the number of patients seen at the Primary Healthcare Unit; despite their differences, Davi and Kátia are each at opposite ends of the spectrum of immaturity. |
May 3, 2020 |
| 3 |
Irene Irene is becoming increasingly aggressive and having difficulty understanding what her son is saying; when the case reaches the Primary Healthcare Unit, Doctor Paulo and Doctor Laura are unable to reach a consensus. |
May 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Regiane The first case of Covid-19 arrives at the Primary Healthcare Unit. Outside, Dr. Paulo meets Gislaine's mother and must contend with the new rules to provide care to his patient. |
October 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
Duda With no ICU beds available, Mariano presents the COVID kit, but Paulo and Laura are against its use. |
October 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Américo Paulo tries to find out the cause of a traffic accident, and Laura attends to a huge demand from patients who are uninformed about the pandemic. |
October 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Universal Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |