TV series
The Crime of Father Amaro
2023, Portuguese, on RTP1. Created by Leonel Vieira.
Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 20 February 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Leonel VieiraCreator
- José CondessaPadre Amaro · 6 ep
- Bárbara BrancoAmélia · 6 ep
- Sérgio PraiaPadre Brito · 6 ep
- José RaposoCónego Dias · 6 ep
- Ana GuiomarSamorinha · 6 ep
- Filomena GonçalvesJoaneira · 6 ep
- Joaquim NicolauPadre Natário · 6 ep
- Pedro DiogoTio Esguelhas · 6 ep
- Sara NorteSamorinha · 6 ep
- Paulo PatrícioVizinho · 6 ep
- Diogo MartinsPadre Libaninho · 6 ep
- Adérito LopesCast · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 January 2023
- Last aired
- 20 February 2023
- Network
- RTP1
- Original title
- O Crime do Padre Amaro
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Portugal
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of The Crime of Father Amaro are there?
The Crime of Father Amaro has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Crime of Father Amaro finished?
Yes. The Crime of Father Amaro ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Crime of Father Amaro?
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Who created The Crime of Father Amaro?
The Crime of Father Amaro was created by Leonel Vieira and stars José Condessa, Bárbara Branco, Sérgio Praia.