Madre Paula
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The story of the forbidden romance between Paula, a nun of the Convent of Odivelas, and King D. João V. A love without limits, which takes place in the eighteenth century, and made the King ignore common sense and take the nun as a lover, a confidant, and a counselor. Based on the historical novel by Patrícia Muller.
Cast
Joana Ribeiro
as Madre Paula
Paulo Pires
as D. João V
Sandra Faleiro
as Rainha Maria Ana
Miguel Nunes
as Infante D. Francisco
André Nunes
as Álvaro de Castro
Pedro Lacerda
as António Stieff
Nuno Janeiro
as Conde de Vimioso
Guilherme Filipe
as Diogo de Mendonça Corte-Real
Maya Booth
as Madalena Máxima
Maria Leite
as Maria da Luz
Filipe Vargas
as Martinho de Barros
Romeu Costa
as Supico de Morais
Beatriz Godinho
as Aia Monterosa
Sara Carinhas
as Mariana Sousa
Paulo Calatré
as Souto Maior
Teresa Tavares
as Margarida do Monte
Miguel Monteiro
as Abade de Alcobaça
Ivo Alexandre
as Eduardo Mesquita
Inês Curado
as Carmen
Ricardo Trêpa
as Guarda Real
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Portugal, 1720. Paula, a humble young woman, is taken by her father to the convent of Odivelas. Adding to her not wanting to be a nun, the other nuns treat her poorly for being poor. In court, João V is confronted with terrible news involving the Emperor Carlos VI (or so he thinks). Among the nobles is Francisco, the King's younger brother who wants the throne. Paula discovers that some nuns sleep with rich and powerful men. Someday, she and João V cross over and he becomes fascinated with her. It is the beginning of a forbidden love.
Episode 2
In the convent, the King tries to see Paula again but she is involved with Count Vimioso. João V ends up sleeping with Madalena Máxima, the mistress of the moment. The Queen confesses herself sad by the lack of passion of João V by her. Francisco know his true love: Mariana, a nun. However, this don’t stop him from committing a serious mistake. Finally, João V sees Paula but she refuses to be one of his mistresses. Meanwhile, someone is listening to their conversation
Episode 3
Madalena Máxima humiliates Paula publicly in the convent. Paula promises revenge. The Queen believes Madalena Máxima is pregnant with the King’s child and summons her. Francisco and his noble friends defend the going to war with Emperor Carlos VI and later decide to forge new evidence. However, the King receives a visit that promises to shed some light on this case. Paula, advised by the Abbess, starts professing, becoming a true nun. After the ceremony, she and the King meets again.
Episode 4
João V and Paula are now lovers and she’s the King's favorite, but she is also clever at giving him political advice. Francisco asks his mistress, Mariana, to commission her sister Bárbara, also a nun in Odivelas, to get information about Paula. Montalvão offers a land in Mafra to the crown, next to the convent which left the nobles fearing treachery. The son of the King and Madalena Máxima is born. The Queen is informed. João V visits the child, but ends the relationship with the nun. And Paula… makes a decision about that child.
Episode 5
For the first time, worlds collide. Paula goes to court to watch an opera show and João V is keen of telling Maria Ana that this is his new lover. At the court Manuel, younger brother of João V and Francisco, arrives. With him, comes the Spanish lady Carmen Villalobos. But something goes terribly wrong. After that, Francisco sees an opportunity to finally dethrone his brother. Will it succeed? Paula discovers that the friendship with Bárbara isn’t as pure as it should be and decides to retaliate. Bárbara vows revenge.
Episode 6
Bárbara goes to the witch Isabel da Moita and asks her help to dominate Paula. Abílio, lover of the witch, learns about Isabel's plan, goes to the King and sells the information he has. After that, João V makes a decision that left Francisco even angrier with the King. The Queen learns about the sin of Martinho de Barros and will use this information to try stop the love affair between her husband and Paula.
Episode 7
The King discovers the whole truth about the supposed sink of the ship and Francisco is taken to prison for disobedience. Following that, Maria Ana receives the visit of the noble friends of the infant. The Queen’s plan to separate João V and Paula seems to be working well. However, the King finds a loophole. Maria Ana asks the King to free Francisco, who is sick in prison. João V accedes to the request but the result of that could end terribly.
Episode 8
Paula is poisoned and is near to death. João V is desperate and can not be far from her. Francisco plans to replicate the past and take the throne from João V, just as their father, Pedro, had done with Afonso, the uncle. With the absence of the King, the nobility goes to the Queen and suggests his removal.
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About Madre Paula
The story of the forbidden romance between Paula, a nun of the Convent of Odivelas, and King D. João V. A love without limits, which takes place in the eighteenth century, and made the King ignore common sense and take the nun as a lover, a confidant, and a counselor. Based on the historical novel by Patrícia Muller. Across 1 season and 13 episodes, originally airing on RTP1.
Madre Paula Cast and Characters
The cast features Joana Ribeiro (as Madre Paula), Paulo Pires (as D. João V), Sandra Faleiro (as Rainha Maria Ana), Miguel Nunes (as Infante D. Francisco), and André Nunes (as Álvaro de Castro). Their performances are a major reason Madre Paula has built such a passionate audience.
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Madre Paula flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Madre Paula have?
Madre Paula has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Madre Paula good? What's the rating?
Madre Paula holds a 4.5/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Madre Paula?
The main cast includes Joana Ribeiro, Paulo Pires, Sandra Faleiro, and Miguel Nunes, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Madre Paula available in Portuguese?
Yes — Madre Paula was originally produced in Portuguese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Madre Paula released?
Madre Paula first aired in 2017.
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How many seasons and episodes does Madre Paula have?
Madre Paula currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Madre Paula about?
The story of the forbidden romance between Paula, a nun of the Convent of Odivelas, and King D. João V. A love without limits, which takes place in the eighteenth century, and made the King ignore common sense and take the nun as a lover, a confidant, and a counselor. Based on the historical novel by Patrícia Muller. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Madre Paula originally available?
Madre Paula was originally produced in PT. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original PT audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Madre Paula first released?
Madre Paula first premiered on July 5, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.
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