Madam Beja

Season 1

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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.

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40 Episodes

Chapter 1
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Chapter 1Childhood sweethearts Beja and Antônio plan to marry as soon as he finishes his schooling abroad. But while he's away, Beja catches the attention of Mota, one of the King's magistrates, who upends her plans for the future.
Chapter 2
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Chapter 2Beja is taken from Araxá to Paracatu, where she fends off Mota's unwanted attention and finds comfort in her growing bond with Severina. Meanwhile in Rio, Antônio barely avoids danger thanks to his old friend João.
Chapter 3
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Chapter 3As Beja continues her efforts to escape, Mota grows more determined to keep her in Paracatu. After being made aware of Beja's whereabouts, Antônio sets out to rescue his fiancée while Maria lands a perfect opportunity to place Angélica in Antônio's path.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 4As Beja finally resigns herself to the life in front of her, she manages to work the system thanks to her etiquette lessons. Meanwhile, Antônio is injured in his attempt to rescue Beja, and Maria inches closer to making her plan a reality.
Chapter 5
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Chapter 5Just as Beja settles into a routine and sets her sights on conquering the Court, the magistrate pulls the rug out from under her. While Beja works on a curveball of her own, Angélica reveals the truth to Antônio and jeopardizes her wedding plans.
Chapter 6
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Chapter 6Now 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.
Chapter 7
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Chapter 7As Beja forges a new way forward for herself in Araxá, Josefa stands trial, and Angélica's marital struggles escalate.
Chapter 8
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Chapter 8Antônio and João compete for a night with Beja -- who changes the rules on them before they even realize.
Chapter 9
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Chapter 9Beja resets her relationship with João and stomps out an argument with Antônio by leveraging damning new intel from his uncle.
Chapter 10
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Chapter 10Antônio's family falls out after hearing he's back with Beja. Maria makes a startling revelation. Candinha joins Beja against the devout women.
Chapter 11
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Chapter 11Tormented by her own truth, Maria gives Antônio an ultimatum. Beja plays matchmaker while attempting to broker peace with the devout ladies.
Chapter 12
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Chapter 12Antônio refocuses his energy on family. João remains hesitant about his wedding. Felizardo grows desperate to uncover "A." Beja's rebellion backfires.
Chapter 13
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Chapter 13As 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.
Chapter 14
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Chapter 14Antônio 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.
Chapter 15
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Chapter 15Antônio finally learns the truth about Beja and Mota. Then, João and Beja jump into action when Josefa lands in danger.
Chapter 16
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Chapter 16As 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.
Chapter 17
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Chapter 17As Beja contemplates the possibility of motherhood and the future of her estate, Carminha's parents grapple with Honorato's unfortunate status.
Chapter 18
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Chapter 18Antônio vows to make amends. Beja brings Angélica some much-needed peace. Josefa weighs a life-changing offer from Avelino.
Chapter 19
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Chapter 19As Beja considers a surprising proposal from João, Antônio officially launches his political career -- only to learn he isn't running unopposed.
Chapter 20
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Chapter 20After her attempts to warn his family go awry, Beja is forced to get creative in her plot to save Antônio.
Chapter 21
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Chapter 21After learning the truth, Maria's family is forced to find a solution. Antônio and Beja secretly reconcile. Fortunato has a revelation.
Chapter 22
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Chapter 22Maria delivers crushing news. After the election is decided, João and Antônio pursue very different paths. Botelhinho confronts Honorato.
Chapter 23
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Chapter 23After Antônio crushes her with news of a deathbed promise, Beja grows closer to João. Carminha and Honorato’s escape proves fatal.
Chapter 24
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Chapter 24After nearly two decades in the capital, Antônio returns to Araxá -- just as Beja's daughter Teresa demands to know the identity of her father.
Chapter 25
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Chapter 25As her wedding nears, Beja considers the future -- and pushes her daughters toward a more traditional path. Antônio is rocked by a secret letter.
Chapter 26
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Chapter 26As Antônio escalates his mission to be in Teresa's life, Beja and Angélica temporarily reconcile. Maria's new friendship proves problematic.
Chapter 27
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Chapter 27As 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.
Chapter 28
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Chapter 28After opening his home to Teresa, Antônio promises to be the father she deserves. Beja takes Genoveva in after a vicious beating.
Chapter 29
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Chapter 29Inspector Belgard explores Olívia's death -- and his interest in a local. Felizardo attacks again. Avelino returns. Maria has a fraught homecoming.
Chapter 30
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Chapter 30After making peace with Beja, Antônio rocks his family with a startling declaration. Later, João gets a compelling offer… and tragedy strikes again.
Chapter 31
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Chapter 31Belgard's investigation leads him to question Beja and Antônio. Ahead of their wedding, Beja gives João an ultimatum.
Chapter 32
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Chapter 32Beja, João, and Antônio's unusual arrangement becomes front-page news. Mendonça and Josefa's relationship reaches a breaking point. Teresa grows ill.
Chapter 33
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Chapter 33As Beja channels her grief into getting Teresa's dowry back, Ceci wounds her children in a drunken rampage, and another local winds up dead.
Chapter 34
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Chapter 34Joana tries to escape a tricky situation. Ceci continues to meddle. Then, the election between João and Antônio is decided... again.
Chapter 35
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Chapter 35Beja and Antônio finally get to be together... but it's nothing like they imagined. Mendonça and Josefa's secret is revealed.
Chapter 36
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Chapter 36While João agrees to temporarily fill the prosecutor role formerly held by his father, Beja orders an attack on her assailant.
Chapter 37
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Chapter 37A fatally wounded Antônio shares his deepest truths, Maria offers up a suspect to Belgard, and João begs for forgiveness.
Chapter 38
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Chapter 38Now acquitted, Beja is devastated by Candinha's discovery and João's new boundary. Maria disappears. Belgard narrows in on the possible killer.
Chapter 39
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Chapter 39Felizardo uncovers Genoveva's secret. Joana joins the army. Costa Pinto admits his family is in trouble. Beja finds herself in grave danger.
Chapter 40
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Chapter 40After 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.