Forbidden City
“In the city ruled by sins, a detective discovers that betrayal is the least of them.”
Inspired by film noir and North American pulp fiction from the 1930s and 1940s, “Forbidden City” follows the adventures of a former police officer turned private eye. Specialized in adultery cases, the detective employs his power of seduction and ends up mixing his personal and professional lives, getting involved in complex plots that might be a threat to his own life.
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Seasons
Suspense, seduction, and glamour are part of Zózimo's adventures. The series follows the exploits of a former police officer investigating extramarital affairs in 1950s Rio de Janeiro.
1.Lídia
26-09-201740 minA husband suspicious of infidelity hires Zózimo to investigate Lídia. However, she is a past love of the detective.
2.Laura
03-10-201745 minZózimo finds himself in Fagundes's crosshairs. At the bar, he meets Laura, the victim of a police case. Arlindo surprises Marli.
3.Paula
17-10-201740 minZózimo is hired by Dr. Bezerra. Marli, his mistress, is suspicious of the beautiful lady. The handsome private eye is in danger.
4.Leon
24-10-201733 minLeon makes a proposal to Zózimo, and photos of compromising moments yield money. A fighter assaults the detective. Paranhos suggests a deal.
5.Suzana
10.031-10-201743 minAn accountant is murdered. Suzana and her husband are accomplices in a robbery. A handsome man meets the perfect woman.
6.Celeste
07-11-201739 minParanhos meets Celeste. A police chief is accused of a crime. Zózimo will have to help his friend.
7.Vera
14-11-201744 minZozimo becomes involved with the mysterious Vera, a widow who seems to have many secrets.
8.Glória
28-11-201739 minGloria believes her husband committed suicide because of her. The dead man seems to be haunting the widow. Zozimo suspects the case.
9.Daisy
05-12-201740 minZozimo becomes the target of a jealous husband who blames the detective for the death of his wife and decides to take revenge; an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth.
10.Lupi
12-12-201740 minDirector distrusts the fidelity of his wife, a famous actress. Zozimo participates in farce to investigate Lupi. Situation is beyond control.
11.Violeta
19-12-201746 minParanhos is in love with Violeta. Dealer makes proposal to the delegate. Zózimo and Marli end up involved in a family crisis.
12.Marli
19-12-201746 minZózimo tries to make a proposal to Marli, who is excited. Detective gets her life by a thread and remembers how it all began.
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