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Final Feliz 1982

★ 8.0/10 · 2 votes SoapDrama 1 seasons · 161 eps Ended
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What is Final Feliz?

Final Feliz is a Brazilian television series produced and broadcast by TV Globo. The show aired as part of the network's "novela das sete" lineup, replacing "Elas por Elas" and preceding "Guerra dos Sexos." The series consists of 161 episodes and was broadcast from late 1982 through mid-1983.

Type
TV series
Year
1982
Status
Ended
Episodes
161
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Nov 29, 1982
Last aired
Jun 4, 1983
Original language
PT
Origin
BR
Networks
TV Globo
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Overview

Final Feliz is a Brazilian television series produced and broadcast by TV Globo. The show aired as part of the network's "novela das sete" lineup, replacing "Elas por Elas" and preceding "Guerra dos Sexos." The series consists of 161 episodes and was broadcast from late 1982 through mid-1983. The plot centers on César, a sugar mill owner living in Rio de Janeiro with his wife Maria Luiza and their two daughters, Débora and Suzy. Disenchanted with his life, César stages his own death with the assistance of França, the financial director of the mill, which is also owned by Alaor. After orchestrating a car accident off Avenida Niemeyer, César disappears, leaving Alaor on the brink of bankruptcy and his family in poverty. The series explores the consequences of César’s actions on those around him as they adjust to their new circumstances.

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Should you watch it?

“A sugar mill owner fakes his death to escape his life, leaving his family in financial ruin.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores class dynamics in 1980s Brazil
  • strong central performance drives the narrative
  • examines consequences of selfish decisions
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing may test some viewers' patience
  • period-specific references may feel distant to modern audiences

you enjoy Brazilian telenovelas that blend family drama with social critique.

Suitable for general audiences, deals with family struggles and financial hardship.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this based on a true story?

No, it is a fictional telenovela.

Where does the story take place?

Primarily in Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco, Brazil.

What year was it released?

It was released in 1982.

Who helps the main character fake his death?

França, the financial director of the sugar mill, helps him.

What happens to the family after the disappearance?

They are left in poverty and must adapt to their new circumstances.