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Vila Madalena

1999·Show
155Episodes in1Season
71
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

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About

Two couples have their destinies intertwined after their happiness is unexpectedly interrupted. This is the starting point of the telenovela, which shares the same name as the São Paulo neighborhood where the story takes place. Solano Xavier is a man of humble origins who never had the chance to obtain a formal education. Unemployed for months, he celebrates with his wife Eugênia the fact that he has landed a temporary job as a truck driver. She reciprocates the good news by telling him she is pregnant. Solano, however, falls victim to a trap: unknowingly, he is transporting contraband goods on one of his trips. Detained by the police, he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to 17 years in prison. Throughout the telenovela, Solano discovers that Arthur is the main person responsible for the scheme that led to his imprisonment.
Brazilian TelenovelaInjustice and RedemptionClass ConflictMelodramatic RomanceUrban RealismFamily SeparationCrime DramaEmotional TurmoilSão Paulo SettingSocial Commentary

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Is Vila Madalena worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vila Madalena rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Vila Madalena have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 155 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Vila Madalena air?

It ran from 1999 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Vila Madalena in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.