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.
Cast: Vladimir Brichta, Regiane Alves, José Loreto
Minisseries
12 episodes
1. LídiaA husband suspicious of infidelity hires Zózimo to investigate Lídia. However, she is a past love of the detective.16CC40minSep 26, 2017
2. LauraZózimo finds himself in Fagundes's crosshairs. At the bar, he meets Laura, the victim of a police case. Arlindo surprises Marli.16CC45minOct 3, 2017
3. PaulaZózimo is hired by Dr. Bezerra. Marli, his mistress, is suspicious of the beautiful lady. The handsome private eye is in danger.16CC40minOct 17, 2017
4. LeonLeon makes a proposal to Zózimo, and photos of compromising moments yield money. A fighter assaults the detective. Paranhos suggests a deal.16CC33minOct 24, 2017
5. SuzanaAn accountant is murdered. Suzana and her husband are accomplices in a robbery. A handsome man meets the perfect woman.16CC43minOct 31, 2017
6. CelesteParanhos meets Celeste. A police chief is accused of a crime. Zózimo will have to help his friend.16CC39minNov 7, 2017
7. VeraZozimo becomes involved with the mysterious Vera, a widow who seems to have many secrets.16CC44minNov 14, 2017
8. GlóriaGloria believes her husband committed suicide because of her. The dead man seems to be haunting the widow. Zozimo suspects the case.16CC39minNov 28, 2017
9. DaisyZozimo 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.16CC40minDec 5, 2017
10. LupiDirector distrusts the fidelity of his wife, a famous actress. Zozimo participates in farce to investigate Lupi. Situation is beyond control.16CC40minDec 12, 2017
11. VioletaParanhos is in love with Violeta. Dealer makes proposal to the delegate. Zózimo and Marli end up involved in a family crisis.16CC46minDec 19, 2017
12. MarliZózimo tries to make a proposal to Marli, who is excited. Detective gets her life by a thread and remembers how it all began.16CC46minDec 19, 2017
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Maurício Farias
- Created by
- Mauro Wilson
- Studio
