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Once Upon a Time...

1998 ★ 7.3 1 season 161 eps TV-MA

Soap

Drama

The soap opera portrayed the daily lives of three generations to show that there is no ideal time to love and be happy. The relationship between widower Álvaro and lawyer Bruna is shaken by the arrival of sweet Madalena in the fictional town of Nova Esperança. The young woman is hired as a housekeeper for businessman Xistus, Álvaro's father-in-law, and charms everyone.

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Once Upon a Time... is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The soap from Walther Negrão has 1 season and 161 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 5 viewers.

Last verified: November 2, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 161 total across 1 season

161 episodes19980 watched

Madalena and Maneco run away from Danilo. Bruna pressures Álvaro to get married. Emília snubs Filé. Children scare Berta with a frog. Danilo finds Madalena in Barcelona.

Danilo locks Madalena in a hotel. Xistus punishes his grandchildren by depriving them of food. Bruna forces Álvaro to propose marriage. Maneco saves Madalena. Bruna promises to help the children.

Bruna runs away with the children. Emília is overjoyed to see Júlio again. Maneco and Madalena collect their belongings from the boarding house. Álvaro discovers the punishment and argues with Xistus. Xistus falls ill.

Maneco and Madalena board a ship without knowing they are going to Brazil. Álvaro forbids his children from visiting Xistus. Bruna makes a deal with Xistus. Álvaro proposes to Bruna.

Álvaro steals samples from Pepe's rice field and gives them to Rudy. Xistus pressures Bruna to fulfill the agreement. Álvaro tells his children the news. Madalena arrives in Brazil.

Bruna looks for Horácio. Catulo pressures Xistus to reveal his secret. The children get into mischief and Berta quits her job. Maneco and Madalena read a job advertisement in the newspaper.

Xistus interviews candidates for the position of governess, but the children get up to all sorts of mischief. Quitéria tries to reveal the truth to Júlio. Madalena arrives at Xistus's mansion.

The children play pranks on Madalena, but she manages to get a job as a governess at Xistus's mansion. Rudy starts gambling again. Suspicious, Bruna warns Xistus about Madalena.

Madalena lies about her passport and origins, making Bruna suspicious. Rudy wins a horse racing bet against Yves. Madalena is chased by a cow and is saved by Álvaro.

Madalena is charmed by Álvaro after being rescued. Pepe warns Álvaro that the trip to London is Bruna's plan to keep him away from his children. Friar Chicão hosts Maneco at his house.

Julio is captivated by Magdalena's stories. The children worry about their father's trip. Filé argues with Anita because of Cindy. Catulo speaks ill of Magdalena, and she overhears.

Maneco arranges a meeting with Madalena. Filé invites Babi to a motocross race. Frei Chicão confesses that he suspects Débora, Álvaro's wife, is in death.

Madalena signs a contract as Xistus's housekeeper. Álvaro has dinner with Bruna. Xistus is charmed while talking to Madalena and asks her to give him a massage.

Bruna discovers that Álvaro knew Madalena. Horacio tries to grab Isaura. The children are upset when they hear about Bruna and Álvaro's trip. Madalena sees Maneco and Xistus together.

Xistus is enchanted by Maneco's work. Babi is devastated when she sees Filé and Cindy kiss. Frei Chicão is revolted by Maneco's idea of reforming the church.

Álvaro warns Rudy that the horse Lancelote is sick and under threat. Friar Chicão kicks Maneco out of the house. The children tell Pepe that they saw a strange man in the rice field.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Once Upon a Time... have?

Once Upon a Time... has 1 season with 161 episodes in total.

Is Once Upon a Time... still on the air?

Once Upon a Time... has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Once Upon a Time...?

Once Upon a Time... airs on TV Globo.

When did Once Upon a Time... first air?

Once Upon a Time... first aired on March 30, 1998.

Cast

Drica Moraes

Drica Moraes

Madalena

Herson Capri

Herson Capri

Álvaro

Andréa Beltrão

Andréa Beltrão

Bruna

Tuca Andrada

Tuca Andrada

Danilo Borges

Cláudio Marzo

Cláudio Marzo

Xistus

Elias Gleizer

Elias Gleizer

Pepe

Nair Bello

Nair Bello

Santa

Antonio Calloni

Antonio Calloni

Maneco Dionísio

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