Madam Beja (2026)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2026-02-02
Last Air Date: 2026-03-23
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 40
Created By: António Barreira, Daniel Berlinsky
Networks: HBO Max
Top Cast
- Grazi Massafera as Ana Jacinta de São José (Dona Beja)
- David Junior as Antônio Felizardo Sampaio
- André Luiz Miranda as João Carneiro de Mendonça
- Pedro Fasanaro as Severina
- Bianca Bin as Angélica Felizardo Sampaio
- Deborah Evelyn as Cecília Felizardo Sampaio (Ceci)
- Indira Nascimento as Maria Felizardo Sampaio
- Bukassa Kabengele as Coronel Paulo Sampaio
- Otávio Müller as Alfredo Costa Pinto
- Isabela Garcia as Genoveva Felizardo
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 2: Chapter 2
While Beja desperately dodges Mota's advances, Antônio narrowly escapes serious trouble with help from his friend João.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 6: Episode 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.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
As Beja forges a new way forward for herself in Araxá, Josefa stands trial, and Angélica's marital struggles escalate.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
Antônio and João compete for a night with Beja -- who changes the rules on them before they even realize.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Beja resets her relationship with João and stomps out an argument with Antônio by leveraging damning new intel from his uncle.
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Ep. 10: Episode 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.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
Tormented by her own truth, Maria gives Antônio an ultimatum. Beja plays matchmaker while attempting to broker peace with the devout ladies.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
Antônio refocuses his energy on family. João remains hesitant about his wedding. Felizardo grows desperate to uncover "A." Beja's rebellion backfires.
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Ep. 13: Episode 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.
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Ep. 14: Episode 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.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
Antônio finally learns the truth about Beja and Mota. Then, João and Beja jump into action when Josefa lands in danger.
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Ep. 16: Episode 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.
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Ep. 17: Episode 17
As Beja contemplates the possibility of motherhood and the future of her estate, Carminha's parents grapple with Honorato's unfortunate status.
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Ep. 18: Episode 18
Antônio vows to make amends. Beja brings Angélica some much-needed peace. Josefa weighs a life-changing offer from Avelino.
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Ep. 19: Episode 19
As Beja considers a surprising proposal from João, Antônio officially launches his political career -- only to learn he isn't running unopposed.
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Ep. 20: Episode 20
After her attempts to warn his family go awry, Beja is forced to get creative in her plot to save Antônio.
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Ep. 21: Episode 21
After learning the truth, Maria's family is forced to find a solution. Antônio and Beja secretly reconcile. Fortunato has a revelation.
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Ep. 22: Episode 22
Maria delivers crushing news. After the election is decided, João and Antônio pursue very different paths. Botelhinho confronts Honorato.
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Ep. 23: Episode 23
After Antônio crushes her with news of a deathbed promise, Beja grows closer to João. Carminha and Honorato’s escape proves fatal.
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Ep. 24: Episode 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.
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Ep. 25: Episode 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.
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Ep. 26: Episode 26
As Antônio escalates his mission to be in Teresa's life, Beja and Angélica temporarily reconcile. Maria's new friendship proves problematic.
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Ep. 27: Episode 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.
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Ep. 28: Episode 28
After opening his home to Teresa, Antônio promises to be the father she deserves. Beja takes Genoveva in after a vicious beating.
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Ep. 29: Episode 29
Inspector Belgard explores Olívia's death -- and his interest in a local. Felizardo attacks again. Avelino returns. Maria has a fraught homecoming.
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Ep. 30: Episode 30
After making peace with Beja, Antônio rocks his family with a startling declaration. Later, João gets a compelling offer… and tragedy strikes again.
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Ep. 31: Episode 31
Belgard's investigation leads him to question Beja and Antônio. Ahead of their wedding, Beja gives João an ultimatum.
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Ep. 32: Episode 32
Beja, João, and Antônio's unusual arrangement becomes front-page news. Mendonça and Josefa's relationship reaches a breaking point. Teresa grows ill.
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Ep. 33: Episode 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.
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Ep. 34: Episode 34
Joana tries to escape a tricky situation. Ceci continues to meddle. Then, the election between João and Antônio is decided... again.
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Ep. 35: Episode 35
Beja and Antônio finally get to be together... but it's nothing like they imagined. Mendonça and Josefa's secret is revealed.
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Ep. 36: Episode 36
While João agrees to temporarily fill the prosecutor role formerly held by his father, Beja orders an attack on her assailant.
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Ep. 37: Episode 37
A fatally wounded Antônio shares his deepest truths, Maria offers up a suspect to Belgard, and João begs for forgiveness.
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Ep. 38: Episode 38
Now acquitted, Beja is devastated by Candinha's discovery and João's new boundary. Maria disappears. Belgard narrows in on the possible killer.
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Ep. 39: Episode 39
Felizardo uncovers Genoveva's secret. Joana joins the army. Costa Pinto admits his family is in trouble. Beja finds herself in grave danger.
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Ep. 40: Episode 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.
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