Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
Geraldo Bulhosa and his wife, Maria Teresa, try to improve their lives in Brazil shortly after Independence.
Episode 2
Geraldo is promoted but does not receive a raise, frustrating Maria Teresa. However, an honor from the Emperor restores
Episode 3
Geraldo cannot extricate himself from the kickback scheme created by Pacheco and finds himself further compromised when
Episode 4
Maria Teresa feels a strange euphoria while riding, and her family is alarmed by her change in behavior.
Episode 5
Geraldinho decides to join the Indigenous cause, which could disrupt Maria Teresa's plans to marry off her daughter, Cat
Episode 6
Catarina falls in love with a young suitor. Meanwhile, a young new priest stirs things up at the Bulhosa household.
Episode 7
Geraldo and his accomplices get involved in a scheme to stash money inside religious statues. Things get complicated whe
Episode 8
Geraldo is invited to a Debret exhibition, but Maria Teresa ends up clashing with the painter.
Episode 9
Maria Teresa worries about Geraldo and steps in to defend her husband when a newspaper publishes a report about corrupti
Episode 10
Geraldo is promoted and takes charge of the department. Consequently, he tries to distance himself from his corrupt frie
Episode 11
Geraldo fears that the Emperor will be outraged by the problems at the Festa do Divino and tries to avoid embezzling mon
Episode 12
Geraldo is accused of embezzling public funds and needs to put up the Bulhosa family home as collateral to avoid prison.
Episode 1
Unaware of the news that Vargas's troops are approaching the capital, Maria Teresa thinks only of her daughter Catarina'
Episode 2
Maria Teresa accompanies Geraldo to a barbecue with his colleagues. She meets the wives of high-ranking military officer
Episode 3
The radio arrives, bringing music, news, and plenty of advertising, leaving Maria Teresa dazzled by such modernity. At t
Episode 4
A heatwave—felt only by Maria Teresa—leaves her feeling somewhat unwell. To make matters worse, there is a water sho
Episode 5
With Lucélia gone, the entire Bulhosa family pitches in with the housework. Maria Teresa takes charge of breakfast—to
Episode 6
Geraldinho begins attending the Military School, and Maria Teresa feels a heavy heart. In the classroom, he is taken aba
Episode 7
Not even in her dreams can Maria Teresa picture what it would be like for Geraldo to come to power at the Catete Palace.
Episode 8
It’s Carnival! Samba is declared the country’s official music, and the celebration is the greatest on Earth. Maria T
Episode 9
The patriotic spirit is growing stronger in the Bulhosa family. Maria Teresa does not miss the opportunity to sing – i
Episode 10
Life changes for the Bulhosa family. Maria Teresa is not welcome in public places. Lucélia goes to renew her enrollment
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