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1988: A Brazilian flight attendant named Fernando jets between Rio and New York, loves many men, and lives life to the fullest. He ignores the fact that lots of people around him are contracting a mysterious illness. When he himself is diagnosed with HIV, he resolves to fight it. Taking a risk, he smuggles a drug out of the US and into Brazil, where it is illegal.
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Seasons & Episodes
E1Babe
Aug 31, 2025
Brazil, late 80s. The bustling life of Nando, a closeted gay flight attendant, changes when he is diagnosed with HIV.
E2Song to Oxossi
Sep 7, 2025
Nando suffers from the effects of AZT. With the help of Joana and Raul, he devises a new scheme to reach more patients.
E3A Beast Loose in the Chest
Sep 14, 2025
After improving with AZT, a heartbroken Nando claims paternity of Lea's child. Meanwhile, media exposure threatens the smuggling scheme.
E4Here Comes the Summer
Sep 21, 2025
As Joana and Yara take over the operation, Nando decides to publicly come out about his orientation, relationships and HIV status.
E5The Ocean, the Desert and the Sky
Sep 28, 2025
After months without AZT, Nando turns his sadness into will to fight to demand government action for the distribution of AIDS treatment.
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1988: A Brazilian flight attendant named Fernando jets between Rio and New York, loves many men, and lives life to the fullest. He ignores the fact that lots of people around him are contracting a mysterious illness. When he himself is diagnosed with HIV, he resolves to fight it. Taking a risk, he smuggles a drug out of the US and into Brazil, where it is illegal.
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