João Sem Deus: A Queda de Abadiânia

João Sem Deus: A Queda de Abadiânia

162023•7.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(1)

Based on real events, this three-episode series tells the story of two sisters who arrived in Abadiânia 17 years before João de Deus was arrested. During their time in Abadiânia, one of the sisters is traumatized by the violations, while the other becomes a loyal employee. The sisters' reunion is the factor that drives the story forward, culminating in a surprising twist.

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Production

Canal Brasil, Ventre Studio, Coral Europa, TVI - Televisão Independente

Language

PT

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 13, 2023

Last Aired

October 27, 2023

Networks

Canal Brasil

Created By

Marina Person

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2023-10-13

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2023-10-20

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2023-10-27

Cast

Bianca Comparato

Bianca Comparato

Carmem

Karine Teles

Karine Teles

Cecília

Marco Nanini

Marco Nanini

João de Deus

Antonio Saboia

Antonio Saboia

Lindomar

Ana Sofia Martins

Ana Sofia Martins

Joana

Dalila Carmo

Dalila Carmo

Isabel

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