Land of Desire

In this Brazilian melodrama, Aline inherits a disputed parcel of land after her husband is killed amid a ruthless bid to seize property. She shifts from guardian to determined steward, protecting her family's future against the imposing La Selva dynasty. Antonio La Selva, the region's landowner, stands in her path with influence, but Aline refuses to yield. As she cultivates the land she discovers a forbidden attraction to Daniel, the son of her rival, whose loyalties swing between his father and a growing affection for her. Meanwhile his half brother Caio wrestles with his feelings for the same woman, stirring loyalties that threaten both love and livelihood. The interior of Brazil becomes a proving ground for power, pride and passion.

Directed by a team led by Luiz Henrique Rios, Land of Desire reunites Tande Bressane, Joana Clark, Jeferson De and Juliana Vicente. Created by Walcyr Carrasco, Vinícius Vianna and Cleissa Regina Martins, the 2023 show marks a Brazilian drama worldwide.

Box office data isn’t available for this TV series and no worldwide gross is reported. The show is evaluated through viewership, streaming metrics and critical response rather than ticket sales, appearing primarily on streaming platforms across home screens and devices.

As of now there are no awards announced for Land of Desire. The ensemble, featuring Barbara Reis, Cauã Reymond and Glória Pires, has attracted attention for performances and the willingness of the series to mix soap opera emotion with crime drama. Chatter hints at potential nominations should the season broaden.

Critics highlight a soap pace that heightens tension around land ownership, family loyalties and romantic longing. The show blends crime intrigue with intimate melodrama, using a rural setting to explore power, resilience and the costs of defending home and heart. Its tone sits neatly between heightened drama and gritty realism.