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In imperial Brazil, a young woman stripped of her reputation is forced into exile from polite society. Recasting herself as Madam Beja, she builds an elite pleasure house that becomes a hub of political intrigue, economic power, and forbidden desire, using charm, intelligence, and ruthless strategy to bend the same men and institutions that once destroyed her.
In imperial Brazil, a young woman stripped of her reputation is forced into exile from polite society. Recasting herself as Madam Beja, she builds an elite pleasure house that becomes a hub of political intrigue, economic power, and forbidden desire, using charm, intelligence, and ruthless strategy to bend the same…
Top Billed Cast
Grazi Massafera
Ana Jacinta de São José (Dona Beja)
David Junior
Antônio Felizardo Sampaio
André Luiz Miranda
João Carneiro de Mendonça
Pedro Fasanaro
Severina
Bianca Bin
Angélica Felizardo Sampaio
Deborah Evelyn
Cecília Felizardo Sampaio (Ceci)
Indira Nascimento
Maria Felizardo Sampaio
Bukassa Kabengele
Coronel Paulo Sampaio
Otávio Müller
Alfredo Costa Pinto
Isabela Garcia
Genoveva Felizardo
Erika Januza
Cândida da Serra (Candinha)
Tuca Andrada
Coronel Elias Felizardo
Kelzy Ecard
Augusta Costa Pinto
Werner Schünemann
Coronel Francisco Botelho (Botelho)
Episodes
Episode 1 · Chapter 1
As she awaits her fiance's return from abroad, Beja attracts the unwanted attention of a King's magistrate who upends her plans for the future.
Episode 2 · Chapter 2
While Beja desperately dodges Mota's advances, Antônio narrowly escapes serious trouble with help from his friend João.
Episode 3 · Chapter 3
While Beja sees an escalation in Mota's resolve to keep her in Paracatu, Antônio sets out to rescue his fiancée and prove the gossipers wrong.
Episode 4
Beja resigns herself to life with Mota, but still manages to game the system. Antônio is injured on his quest to bring his fiancée home.
Episode 5 · Chapter 5
As Beja settles into a routine, Mota throws her for a loop. Antônio learns a startling truth from Angélica that threatens their wedding plans.
Episode 6 · Chapter 6
Now back in Araxá, Beja attempts to hold her head up as she awaits Antônio's return from the capital -- not knowing he's engaged to someone else.
Episode 7 · Chapter 7
As Beja forges a new way forward for herself in Araxá, Josefa stands trial, and Angélica's marital struggles escalate.
Episode 8 · Chapter 8
Antônio and João compete for a night with Beja -- who changes the rules on them before they even realize.
Episode 9 · Chapter 9
Beja resets her relationship with João and stomps out an argument with Antônio by leveraging damning new intel from his uncle.
Episode 10 · Chapter 10
Antônio's family falls out after hearing he's back with Beja. Maria makes a startling revelation. Candinha joins Beja against the devout women.
Episode 11 · Chapter 11
Tormented by her own truth, Maria gives Antônio an ultimatum. Beja plays matchmaker while attempting to broker peace with the devout ladies.
Episode 12 · Chapter 12
Antônio refocuses his energy on family. João remains hesitant about his wedding. Felizardo grows desperate to uncover "A." Beja's rebellion backfires.
Episode 13 · Chapter 13
As news of Beja's attack takes hold of Araxá, Antônio and João must team up to uncover who is responsible before they can finish the job.
Episode 14 · Chapter 14
Antônio and João set up an ambush on Botelho. Angélica makes a startling confession. Beja comes face-to-face with the person who tried to kill her.
Episode 15 · Chapter 15
Antônio finally learns the truth about Beja and Mota. Then, João and Beja jump into action when Josefa lands in danger.
Episode 16 · Chapter 16
As Felizardo and Sampaio stop at nothing to ruin her, Beja reckons with a secret that could lead to her downfall, and Antônio chooses Beja... again.
Episode 17 · Chapter 17
As Beja contemplates the possibility of motherhood and the future of her estate, Carminha's parents grapple with Honorato's unfortunate status.
Episode 18 · Chapter 18
Antônio vows to make amends. Beja brings Angélica some much-needed peace. Josefa weighs a life-changing offer from Avelino.
Episode 19 · Chapter 19
As Beja considers a surprising proposal from João, Antônio officially launches his political career -- only to learn he isn't running unopposed.
Episode 20 · Chapter 20
After her attempts to warn his family go awry, Beja is forced to get creative in her plot to save Antônio.
Episode 21 · Chapter 21
After learning the truth, Maria's family is forced to find a solution. Antônio and Beja secretly reconcile. Fortunato has a revelation.
Episode 22 · Chapter 22
Maria delivers crushing news. After the election is decided, João and Antônio pursue very different paths. Botelhinho confronts Honorato.
Episode 23 · Chapter 23
After Antônio crushes her with news of a deathbed promise, Beja grows closer to João. Carminha and Honorato’s escape proves fatal.
Episode 24 · Chapter 24
After nearly two decades in the capital, Antônio returns to Araxá -- just as Beja's daughter Teresa demands to know the identity of her father.
Episode 25 · Chapter 25
As her wedding nears, Beja considers the future -- and pushes her daughters toward a more traditional path. Antônio is rocked by a secret letter.
Episode 26 · Chapter 26
As Antônio escalates his mission to be in Teresa's life, Beja and Angélica temporarily reconcile. Maria's new friendship proves problematic.
Episode 27 · Chapter 27
As Antônio appeals to the courts, Beja's daughters seek out the identity of Teresa's father on their own. Maria and Eulália receive harsh punishment.
Episode 28 · Chapter 28
After opening his home to Teresa, Antônio promises to be the father she deserves. Beja takes Genoveva in after a vicious beating.
Episode 29 · Chapter 29
Inspector Belgard explores Olívia's death -- and his interest in a local. Felizardo attacks again. Avelino returns. Maria has a fraught homecoming.
Episode 30 · Chapter 30
After making peace with Beja, Antônio rocks his family with a startling declaration. Later, João gets a compelling offer… and tragedy strikes again.
Episode 31 · Chapter 31
Belgard's investigation leads him to question Beja and Antônio. Ahead of their wedding, Beja gives João an ultimatum.
Episode 32 · Chapter 32
Beja, João, and Antônio's unusual arrangement becomes front-page news. Mendonça and Josefa's relationship reaches a breaking point. Teresa grows ill.
Episode 33 · Chapter 33
As Beja channels her grief into getting Teresa's dowry back, Ceci wounds her children in a drunken rampage, and another local winds up dead.
Episode 34 · Chapter 34
Joana tries to escape a tricky situation. Ceci continues to meddle. Then, the election between João and Antônio is decided... again.
Episode 35 · Chapter 35
Beja and Antônio finally get to be together... but it's nothing like they imagined. Mendonça and Josefa's secret is revealed.
Episode 36 · Chapter 36
While João agrees to temporarily fill the prosecutor role formerly held by his father, Beja orders an attack on her assailant.
Episode 37 · Chapter 37
A fatally wounded Antônio shares his deepest truths, Maria offers up a suspect to Belgard, and João begs for forgiveness.
Episode 38 · Chapter 38
Now acquitted, Beja is devastated by Candinha's discovery and João's new boundary. Maria disappears. Belgard narrows in on the possible killer.
Episode 39 · Chapter 39
Felizardo uncovers Genoveva's secret. Joana joins the army. Costa Pinto admits his family is in trouble. Beja finds herself in grave danger.
Episode 40 · Chapter 40
After being outed, Belgard and Fortunato are driven towards a desperate act of love. In the face of death, Beja leans on her kindness and compassion.
