Was supposed to follow the more traditional telenovela/soap opera format without the sci-fi overtones from its previous seasons. However, Tiago Santiago was forced to bring the mutant plot back due to poor ratings. The show then had the "Mutants" added to its title.
Bianca Rinaldi and Leonardo Vieira were originally considered to remain as protagonists, but due to Rinaldi's pregnancy, they were both dropped out of the third season.