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Once We Were Six 2019

“Then we were all, we were only one.”

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 30, 2019
Last Aired
March 27, 2020
Format
1 season · 155 eps
Total Runtime
~90.4 hours (35 min/ep)
Created By
Angela Chaves
Network
TV Globo
Where to Stream
Globoplay
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What is Once We Were Six?

Once We Were Six is a 2019 television series categorized as a soap and drama. The program chronicles the history and daily life of the Lemos family during the period between the 1920s and the 1940s.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Ended
Episodes
155
Runtime
35 minutes
First aired
Sep 30, 2019
Last aired
Mar 27, 2020
Original language
PT
Origin
BR
Networks
TV Globo
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 11 votes
Format
1 season · 155 episodes
Episode runtime
~35 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
TV Globo
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Once We Were Six is a 2019 television series categorized as a soap and drama. The program chronicles the history and daily life of the Lemos family during the period between the 1920s and the 1940s. The narrative centers on the experiences of the family members as they navigate their relationships and daily existence. The patriarch, Júlio, is employed at a fabric store and harbors ambitions of achieving wealth to provide a comfortable life for his household. His wife, Lola, serves as a central figure who strives to maintain the family unit, operating under the belief that their cohesion is the key to moving forward. The series is characterized as a family saga that incorporates themes of motherhood, matriarchy, resilience, and family drama. It is a production shot in Brazil that explores the dynamics of the Lemos family within the broader context of the early twentieth century. The show is identified as a drama and romance production that focuses on the experiences of its protagonists.

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Should you watch it?

“A Brazilian family saga spanning the 1920s to 1940s follows a mother's relentless fight to hold her household together.”

Reasons to watch
  • Rich portrayal of Brazilian social history across two transformative decades
  • Central focus on a mother's quiet strength and determination to preserve family unity
  • Authentic depiction of daily life, ambition, and sacrifice in a working-class household
Keep in mind
  • Traditional soap-opera pacing and melodramatic structure may feel slow or repetitive to viewers preferring tight, plot-driven narratives

Watch it if you appreciate multi-generational family dramas rooted in historical Brazilian culture and centered on maternal resilience.

The series unfolds at a deliberate, episodic pace typical of Brazilian novelas, blending domestic drama with historical backdrop; themes include poverty, ambition, and family loyalty, suitable for mature audiences comfortable with serialized storytelling.

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Where can I stream Once We Were Six?

Streaming availability varies by region; check local Brazilian platforms or international services carrying Globo content.

Is Once We Were Six worth watching?

It appeals to fans of historical family sagas and Brazilian novelas, especially those drawn to strong female leads and period detail, but its soap-opera format may not suit all tastes.

How long does it take to binge Once We Were Six?

As a full-length telenovela, it comprises many episodes typically aired daily over several months; total runtime is substantial and not designed for short binge sessions.

Are there essential episodes of Once We Were Six?

The series follows a continuous serialized narrative; no standalone episodes are designated as essential, as the story builds cumulatively across its run.

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