Series synopsis
The Best Side of Life!, also known as Êta Mundo Melhor! is a soap drama comedy television series that premiered on TV Globo on June 30, 2025. It ended on March 13, 2026. It was created by Walcyr Carrasco, Mauro Wilson. It stars Sérgio Guizé, Jeniffer Nascimento, Heloísa Périssé and Flávia Alessandra.
Candinho and his faithful companion, Policarpo, are back for new adventures in the big city. However, the disappearance of his son brings new suffering to him, who continues to believe that "everything bad that happens in life is for the better!".
Premise
Candinho and his faithful companion, Policarpo, are back for new adventures in the big city. However, the disappearance of his son brings new suffering to him, who continues to believe that "everything bad that happens in life is for the better!".
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sérgio Guizé as Cândido Policarpo Sampaio dos Santos (Candinho)
- Jeniffer Nascimento as Benedita da Silva (Dita) / Doris River
- Heloísa Périssé as Zulma Dias
- Flávia Alessandra as Sandra Sampaio Carneiro / Baronesa Sofia Deschamps
- Eriberto Leão as Ernesto Dias
- Larissa Manoela as Estela Freitas
- Rainer Cadete as Celso Sampaio Carneiro
- Luis Miranda as Professor Asdrúbal Santelmo
Supporting cast
- Elizabeth Savalla as Cunegundes Pereira Torres (Boca de Fogo)
- Ary Fontoura as Joaquim Pereira Torres (Quinzinho)
- Isaac Amendoim as Fernando Ricardo Nascimento (Picolé)
- Davi Malizia as Cândido Policarpo Sampaio dos Santos Júnior / Samir
- Isabelly Carvalho as Anabela
- Dhu Moraes as Manuela da Silva
- Nívea Maria as Margarida Batista
- Tony Tornado as Lúcio Rocha Villareal
- Betty Gofman as Medéia Pereira
- Miguel Rômulo as Joaquim Pereira Torres Filho (Quincas)
- Sergio Malheiros as Lourival Pizelli
- Cadu Libonati as Dr. Túlio Fernandes
Guest cast
- Maya Dias as Denguinho
- Tom Zé Martins as Joaquim Pereira Torres Neto
- Dandara Arcebispo as Jasmin
- Maitê Page as Maroca
- Kael Sturne as Cacau
- Miguel Leonardo as Pepeu
- Valentina Militão as Rosinha
- Valetina Reis as Lili
- Mel Summers as Ana Sampaio Carneiro (Aninha)
- Lu Grimaldi as Aurora
- Glicério Rosário as Damião
- Juliana Guimarães as Jacira
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 220 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 220 | June 30, 2025 | March 14, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 1, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Globo |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 30, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |