Overview
Series synopsis
Placebo Batch: The Scandal That Generated Lives, also known as Pílula de Farinha: O Escândalo que Gerou Vidas is a documentary television series that premiered on HBO on September 30, 2025. It ended on October 13, 2025.
In 1998, tons of placebo from the best-selling contraceptive in Brazil reached pharmacies across the country.
Premise
In 1998, tons of placebo from the best-selling contraceptive in Brazil reached pharmacies across the country.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 30, 2025 | October 13, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
3 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suffering in Paradise | September 30, 2025 |
| 2 | Crime and Punishment | October 6, 2025 |
| 3 | Demons Feed on Sorrows | October 13, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Documentary
Country
BR
Original language
pt
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 13, 2025 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |