Nos Tempos do Imperador
A TV Globo Original
Nos Tempos do Imperador tracks the complexities of Dom Pedro II in mid nineteenth century Brazil. In 1856 the emperor lives a ceremonial marriage with Teresa Cristina while his heart leans toward Luisa Margarida de Barros, a cultured noblewoman who champions abolition and women’s rights. Luisa is... Read more
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About Nos Tempos do Imperador
Nos Tempos do Imperador tracks the complexities of Dom Pedro II in mid nineteenth century Brazil. In 1856 the emperor lives a ceremonial marriage with Teresa Cristina while his heart leans toward Luisa Margarida de Barros, a cultured noblewoman who champions abolition and women’s rights. Luisa is married to Eugenio, Napoleon’s cousin, adding tension to their forbidden attraction. The story also follows Pilar and Dolores, sisters formed by loss and duty. Pilar dreams of medicine inspired by Elizabeth Blackwell, while Dolores stays at home to care for their father, Colonel Eudoro, feeling overlooked. Her stance often runs counter to palace diplomacy. Amid palace protocol and social reform, personal loyalties clash with tradition and the lure of change.
Released in 2021, Nos Tempos do Imperador is a Brazilian period drama conceived by Thereza Falcao and Alessandro Marson with Wendell Bendelack. It employs a large team of directors including Vinicius Coimbra and Joana Antonaccio to realize the imperial era, with a strong ensemble.
Visually the show leans into period detail, from grand palaces to costumes, and performances sharpen the tension between duty and desire. Its portrayal of a reform minded aristocracy sparks discussions about Brazil's imperial past and the role of women in history. The production also leans on lighting and art direction.
Reception among viewers and critics highlights the series ambition to blend soap opera intensity with storytelling. The show digs into power, love, and social change, asking how personal loyalties collide with national destiny. It blends romance with political drama while offering a vivid window into a Brazilian history.
Awards: No major awards are listed in the provided data. The production has drawn attention for its scale and performances, but there is no verified record here of Oscar, Emmy or Golden Globes nominations or wins. Researchers and fans should check current sources for updates.
Details
- Release Date
- August 09, 2021
- Episode Length
- 1h
- User Ratings
- 11 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 154
- Network
- TV Globo
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Soap, Drama
- Country
- Brazil
- Studio
- Estúdios Globo
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Selton Mello
Dom Pedro II, Imperador do Brasil
Mariana Ximenes
Luísa Margarida de Barros, Condessa de Barral
Letícia Sabatella
Teresa Cristina de Bourbon-Duas Sicílias, Imperatriz do Brasil
Gabriela Medvedovski
Maria do Pilar Cavalcanti Mendes (Pilar)
Michel Gomes
Jorge da Silva Rocha / Samuel dos Anjos
Alexandre Nero
Antônio Carlos Rocha (Tonico)
Daphne Bozaski
Dolores Cavalcanti Mendes
João Pedro Zappa
Nélio Pindaíba
Heslaine Vieira
Zayla Ephan Maquemba
Maicon Rodrigues
Guebo Nilaja
Director: Vinicius Coimbra, João Paulo Jabur, Alexandre Macedo, Pablo Muller, Caio Campos, Joana Antonaccio, Guto Arruda Botelho
Created by: Thereza Falcão, Alessandro Marson, Wendell Bendelack
Seasons (1 season, 154 episodes)
Season 1
154 episodes - 2021