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Forbidden City
In the city ruled by sins, a detective discovers that betrayal is the least of them.
2017·1 Season·12 Episodes·★ 8.4
Portuguese original
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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Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 12 episodes
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12 episodes
2017
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