Os Maias: Miniseries
Inspired by the work of Eca de Queiroz, the narrative of Os Maias explores the life of Pedro da Maia, who meets a beautiful woman named Maria Monforte. Despite the objection of Pedro's father, Pedro and Maria get married. Their marriage produces a son named Carlos Eduardo, as well as a daughter. Some time later, Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and makes the choice to run away to Italy with him, taking her
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Pedro da Maia marries Maria Monforte despite objections from his father.
- The marriage of Pedro da Maia and Maria Monforte produces a son named Carlos Eduardo and a daughter.
- Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and runs away to Italy with him.
- Maria Monforte takes her daughter along when she flees to Italy.
Season overview
Inspired by the work of Eca de Queiroz, the narrative of Os Maias explores the life of Pedro da Maia, who meets a beautiful woman named Maria Monforte. Despite the objection of Pedro's father, Pedro and Maria get married. Their marriage produces a son named Carlos Eduardo, as well as a daughter. Some time later, Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and makes the choice to run away to Italy with him, taking her daughter along. This forbidden love and subsequent departure trigger choices that alter the destiny of the Maia family, a family marked by secrets and loss.