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Madam Beja

Madam Beja

2026 7.1 Drama, Soap
BR • Portuguese

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.

Cast

Episodes

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

E1 44m

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.

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

E2 39m

While Beja desperately dodges Mota's advances, Antônio narrowly escapes serious trouble with help from his friend João.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

E3 45m

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.

Episode 4

Episode 4

E4 45m

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.

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

E5 45m

As Beja settles into a routine, Mota throws her for a loop. Antônio learns a startling truth from Angélica that threatens their wedding plans.

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

E6 46m

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.

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

E7 46m

As Beja forges a new way forward for herself in Araxá, Josefa stands trial, and Angélica's marital struggles escalate.

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

E8 42m

Antônio and João compete for a night with Beja -- who changes the rules on them before they even realize.

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

E9 45m

Beja resets her relationship with João and stomps out an argument with Antônio by leveraging damning new intel from his uncle.

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

E10 46m

Antônio'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

Chapter 11

E11 36m

Tormented by her own truth, Maria gives Antônio an ultimatum. Beja plays matchmaker while attempting to broker peace with the devout ladies.

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

E12 39m

Antônio refocuses his energy on family. João remains hesitant about his wedding. Felizardo grows desperate to uncover "A." Beja's rebellion backfires.

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

E13 36m

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.

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

E14 42m

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.

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

E15 42m

Antônio finally learns the truth about Beja and Mota. Then, João and Beja jump into action when Josefa lands in danger.

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

E16 42m

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.

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

E17 40m

As Beja contemplates the possibility of motherhood and the future of her estate, Carminha's parents grapple with Honorato's unfortunate status.

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

E18 47m

Antônio vows to make amends. Beja brings Angélica some much-needed peace. Josefa weighs a life-changing offer from Avelino.

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

E19 44m

As Beja considers a surprising proposal from João, Antônio officially launches his political career -- only to learn he isn't running unopposed.

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

E20 42m

After her attempts to warn his family go awry, Beja is forced to get creative in her plot to save Antônio.

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

E21 42m

After learning the truth, Maria's family is forced to find a solution. Antônio and Beja secretly reconcile. Fortunato has a revelation.

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

E22 40m

Maria delivers crushing news. After the election is decided, João and Antônio pursue very different paths. Botelhinho confronts Honorato.

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

E23 39m

After Antônio crushes her with news of a deathbed promise, Beja grows closer to João. Carminha and Honorato’s escape proves fatal.

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

E24 37m

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.

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

E25 40m

As 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

Chapter 26

E26 37m

As Antônio escalates his mission to be in Teresa's life, Beja and Angélica temporarily reconcile. Maria's new friendship proves problematic.

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

E27 38m

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.

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

E28 41m

After opening his home to Teresa, Antônio promises to be the father she deserves. Beja takes Genoveva in after a vicious beating.

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

E29 40m

Inspector Belgard explores Olívia's death -- and his interest in a local. Felizardo attacks again. Avelino returns. Maria has a fraught homecoming.

Chapter 30

Chapter 30

E30 44m

After making peace with Beja, Antônio rocks his family with a startling declaration. Later, João gets a compelling offer… and tragedy strikes again.

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

E31 41m

Belgard's investigation leads him to question Beja and Antônio. Ahead of their wedding, Beja gives João an ultimatum.

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

E32 40m

Beja, João, and Antônio's unusual arrangement becomes front-page news. Mendonça and Josefa's relationship reaches a breaking point. Teresa grows ill.

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

E33 44m

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.

Chapter 34

Chapter 34

E34 40m

Joana tries to escape a tricky situation. Ceci continues to meddle. Then, the election between João and Antônio is decided... again.

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

E35 39m

Beja and Antônio finally get to be together... but it's nothing like they imagined. Mendonça and Josefa's secret is revealed.

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

E36 40m

While João agrees to temporarily fill the prosecutor role formerly held by his father, Beja orders an attack on her assailant.

Chapter 37

Chapter 37

E37 44m

A fatally wounded Antônio shares his deepest truths, Maria offers up a suspect to Belgard, and João begs for forgiveness.

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

E38 41m

Now acquitted, Beja is devastated by Candinha's discovery and João's new boundary. Maria disappears. Belgard narrows in on the possible killer.

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

E39 46m

Felizardo uncovers Genoveva's secret. Joana joins the army. Costa Pinto admits his family is in trouble. Beja finds herself in grave danger.

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

E40 54m

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.