Series synopsis
September Mornings, also known as Manhãs de Setembro is a drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on June 25, 2021. It ended on September 23, 2022. It stars Liniker, Gustavo Coelho, Seu Jorge and Karine Teles.
The journey of Cassandra, who starts to see things get on track in her life with a place of her own for the first time, a boyfriend who she loves, Ivaldo, a job as a courier in downtown São Paulo, and fulfilling her dream of being a cover artist of Vanusa, a famous Brazilian singer from the 70s. Her life takes an unexpected turn, however, when her ex, Leide, shows up with Gersinho and claims he is Cassandra’s son.
Premise
The journey of Cassandra, who starts to see things get on track in her life with a place of her own for the first time, a boyfriend who she loves, Ivaldo, a job as a courier in downtown São Paulo, and fulfilling her dream of being a cover artist of Vanusa, a famous Brazilian singer from the 70s. Her life takes an unexpected turn, however, when her ex, Leide, shows up with Gersinho and claims he is Cassandra’s son.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Liniker as Cassandra
- Gustavo Coelho as Gersinho
- Seu Jorge as Lourenço
- Karine Teles as Leide
- Thomás Aquino as Ivaldo
- Clodd Dias as Roberta
- Gero Camilo as Aristides
- Paulo Miklos as Décio
Supporting cast
- Elisa Lucinda as Vanusa (voz)
- Isabela Ordoñez as Grazy
Guest cast
- Inara Dos Santos as Ivana
- Linn da Quebrada as Pedrita
- Samantha Schmütz as Ruth
- Clébia Sousa as Irene
- Divina Nubia as Veronica
- Stefani Mota as Denise
- Victoria Pereira as Pati
- Layla Reyes as Eva
- Breno Ferreira as Zaki
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | June 25, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 23, 2022 | September 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Just For Tonight Cassandra is an independent trans woman who works as a delivery app motorbike courier and singer in drag shows impersonating Vanusa. She has a steady relationship with Ivaldo and just rented a studio apartment. Finally a place of her own! But her unheard-of son shows up unexpectedly, turning Cassandra’s world upside down. After rejecting Gersinho and Leide, she finds out they’re homeless. |
June 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Stop Calling Me Dad! Cassandra takes Leide and Gersinho in for the night, but Leide begs her to let them stay. She gives them two days but rejects the boy who insists on calling her “dad”. Worse yet, Decio and Aristides stop by to meet the boy. Feeling that her life and freedom have been stolen, she takes refuge at her friend Roberta’s place. Meanwhile, Ivaldo wants to surprise her and finds out she has a son. |
June 25, 2021 |
| 3 |
Gersinho Cassandra is alone with Gersinho while Leide is looking for a job. She tries to get closer to Ivaldo who is upset because she never mentioned she had a son. She’s on the edge. But a gesture from Gersinho makes her feel connected to him. Meanwhile, Leide sleeps with a man on Cassandra’s bed. She catches them, throws Leide out and tells her to stay out of her life and take the boy with you. |
June 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oh, the family life... What a bore On the way back from Gersinho's math contest, their car breaks down and Cassandra is forced to ask her father for help. While Gersinho and Leide are happy to meet Lourenço, Cassandra is shaken by the reunion, and her idealized view of her mother begins to crumble. |
September 23, 2022 |
| 2 |
The traditional Brazilian mess In São Paulo, Cassandra goes back to her family of choice and resumes her frantic work life. She also meets with Ivaldo. Things aren't going so well with Vanusa, and Cassandra starts having trouble with the set list of her shows. In Morretes, Leide and Gersinho learn a lot as they spend time with Cassandra's father and his new wife. |
September 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Today we're having a show Leide and Gersinho return to São Paulo, but the boy won't live where he wanted. Cassandra agrees to pick him up from school every day. Ivaldo takes his daughter Ivana to meet Cassandra at the Metamorphosis bar. |
September 23, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 23, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |