Cidade Proibida | |
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Genre | Dramedy |
Created by | Mauro Wilson |
Based on | O Corno Que Sabia Demais by Wander Antunes |
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Directed by | Maurício Farias |
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Opening theme | "Instrumental" |
Country of origin | Brazil |
Original language | Portuguese |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Network | Rede Globo |
Release | 26 September 19 December 2017 | –
Cidade Proibida (English title: Forbidden City) is a Brazilian television series that aired on Rede Globo from 9 September 2017 to 19 December 2017.[1] The series is based on the comic book series O Corno Que Sabia Demais, written by Wander Antunes.[2] It stars Vladimir Brichta, Regiane Alves, José Loreto, Aílton Graça, Adriana Lessa, and Maurício Rizzo.[3]
A second season was planned, however, it was cancelled due to the low ratings of the series.[4]
Set in Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, the series follows Zózimo Barbosa, a former police officer who becomes a detective specializing in cases of adultery. He is accompanied by call girl Marli, police officer Paranhos, and trickster Bonitão.