The Illusionist
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | Soap, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a small audience and a quick end and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved WandaVision or Star Trek, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Alcides Nogueira, Geraldo Carneiro
- Rodrigo LombardiHerculano Quintanilha "Professor Astro"
- Carolina FerrazAmanda Mello Assunção
- Marco RiccaSamir Hayalla
- Regina DuarteClotilde Hayalla "Clô"
- Daniel FilhoSalomão Hayalla
- Fernanda RodriguesJosephine Mello Assunção "Jose"
- Thiago FragosoMárcio Hayalla
- Alinne MoraesLilian Côrrea "Lili"
- Humberto MartinsErnesto Ramirez de Oliveira "Neco"
- Guilhermina GuinleBeatriz Schneider