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Pérola Negra

1998·Show
197Episodes in1Season
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Pérola Negra is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from November 9, 1998, to June 22, 1999. It is an adaptation of the Argentine telenovela Perla Negra (1994), created by Enrique Torres, adapted for Brazilian television by Henrique Zambelli and Clayton Sarzy. The telenovela stars Patrícia de Sabrit and Dalton Vigh. The story follows Pérola Marques, a young woman abandoned as a baby at a boarding school with a necklace of twenty-two black pearls, each intended to pay for one year of her education. After her best friend Eva dies shortly after giving birth, Pérola assumes Eva's identity to care for her son and fulfill her final wish. As she enters the wealthy Pacheco Oliveira family, she becomes entangled in secrets, betrayals, and a passionate romance with Tomás Álvares Toledo while uncovering the truth about her own past.
Brazilian TelenovelaMaid-to-Millionaire RomanceSecret Identity DramaEmotional Family SagaClass Struggle NarrativeMelodramatic Love StorySlow-Burn PlotClassic Soap Opera StructureAdaptation of Argentine SourceSentimental Journey

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Is Pérola Negra worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pérola Negra rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Pérola Negra have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 197 episodes.

When did Pérola Negra air?

It ran from 1998 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is Pérola Negra in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese.