Series synopsis
Maria: The Outlaw Legend, also known as Maria e o Cangaço is a drama western television series that premiered on Disney+ on April 4, 2025. It ended on April 4, 2025. It was created by Sérgio Machado. It stars Isis Valverde, Júlio Andrade, Rômulo Braga and Clébia Sousa.
Maria de Déa, Lampião's companion and first woman in the Cangaço, is a fearless young woman who dares to have a voice in a group of outlaws. In a life of escapes and armed disputes, Maria faces a pregnancy and is subdued to the harshest law of the Cangaço: handing over her baby to be raised by someone else. She begins to live between life in the group and the hopeless desire to raise her daughter.
Premise
Maria de Déa, Lampião's companion and first woman in the Cangaço, is a fearless young woman who dares to have a voice in a group of outlaws. In a life of escapes and armed disputes, Maria faces a pregnancy and is subdued to the harshest law of the Cangaço: handing over her baby to be raised by someone else. She begins to live between life in the group and the hopeless desire to raise her daughter.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Isis Valverde as Maria Gomes de Oliveira (Maria de Déa/Maria Bonita)
- Júlio Andrade as Virgulino Ferreira da Silva (Lampião)
- Rômulo Braga as Silvério Batista
- Clébia Sousa as Sila
- Jorge Paz as Corisco
- Mohana Uchôa as Dadá
- Geyson Luiz as Zé Bispo
- Chandelly Braz as DonDon
Supporting cast
- Ana Paula Bouzas as Dona Déa
- Thainá Duarte as Lourdes
- Dan Ferreira as Curió
- Nash Laila as Nininha
- Isadora Melo
- Ridson Reis as Macambira
- Rubens Santos as Preá
- Zé Maria as Cassaco
- Ariclenes Barroso as Jacinto
- Maycon Douglas as Volta Seca
- Fábio Calamy as Zé Manso
Guest cast
- Laila Garin as Federalina
- Pally Siqueira as Florência
- Bruno Goya as Benjamin Abraão
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 4, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Moonless Night Maria de Déa imposes herself on Lampião's gang's decisions and sees resistance from the cangaceiros. |
April 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Santinha Maria's fear is confirmed and she is removed from the gang. Silvério is close to finding Lampião. |
April 4, 2025 |
| 3 |
Baptism Maria suffers from being separated from her daughter. Silvério discovers how to find them. |
April 4, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2025 |
| Status | ended |