Forbidden City (2017)

Name: Forbidden City
Rating: 8.4

Rating: 8.4

Synopsis

Inspired by film noir and North American pulp fiction from the 1930s and 1940s, “Forbidden City” follows the adventures of a former police officer turned private eye. Specialized in adultery cases, the detective employs his power of seduction and ends up mixing his personal and professional lives, getting involved in complex plots that might be a threat to his own life.

First Air Date: 2017-09-26

Last Air Date: 2017-12-19

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Mauro Wilson

Networks: TV Globo

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Top Cast

Vladimir Brichta as Zózimo Barbosa
Regiane Alves as Marli
José Loreto as Bonitão
Aílton Graça as Paranhos
Maurício Rizzo as Diogo Freitas
Adriana Lessa as Gracinha
Cláudia Abreu as Lídia
João Vitti as Lourenço
Débora Nascimento as Irene
Danilo Grangheia as Gouveia

Seasons

Minisseries (2017)

Suspense, seduction, and glamour are part of Zózimo's adventures. The series follows the exploits of a former police officer investigating extramarital affairs in 1950s Rio de Janeiro.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Lídia (2017-09-26)

A husband suspicious of infidelity hires Zózimo to investigate Lídia. However, she is a past love of the detective.
Ep. 2: Laura (2017-10-03)

Zózimo finds himself in Fagundes's crosshairs. At the bar, he meets Laura, the victim of a police case. Arlindo surprises Marli.
Ep. 3: Paula (2017-10-17)

Zózimo is hired by Dr. Bezerra. Marli, his mistress, is suspicious of the beautiful lady. The handsome private eye is in danger.
Ep. 4: Leon (2017-10-24)

Leon makes a proposal to Zózimo, and photos of compromising moments yield money. A fighter assaults the detective. Paranhos suggests a deal.
Ep. 5: Suzana (2017-10-31)

An accountant is murdered. Suzana and her husband are accomplices in a robbery. A handsome man meets the perfect woman.
Ep. 6: Celeste (2017-11-07)

Paranhos meets Celeste. A police chief is accused of a crime. Zózimo will have to help his friend.
Ep. 7: Vera (2017-11-14)

Zozimo becomes involved with the mysterious Vera, a widow who seems to have many secrets.
Ep. 8: Glória (2017-11-28)

Gloria believes her husband committed suicide because of her. The dead man seems to be haunting the widow. Zozimo suspects the case.
Ep. 9: Daisy (2017-12-05)

Zozimo becomes the target of a jealous husband who blames the detective for the death of his wife and decides to take revenge; an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
Ep. 10: Lupi (2017-12-12)

Director distrusts the fidelity of his wife, a famous actress. Zozimo participates in farce to investigate Lupi. Situation is beyond control.
Ep. 11: Violeta (2017-12-19)

Paranhos is in love with Violeta. Dealer makes proposal to the delegate. Zózimo and Marli end up involved in a family crisis.
Ep. 12: Marli (2017-12-19)

Zózimo tries to make a proposal to Marli, who is excited. Detective gets her life by a thread and remembers how it all began.