Series synopsis
Filha da Lei is a crime drama television series that premiered on RTP1 on January 24, 2017. It ended on June 13, 2017. It was created by Sérgio Graciano. It stars Bárbara Lourenço, Joana Brandão, Alfredo Brito and André Nicolau.
Filha da Lei, a criminal series on a Chief Inspector, Isabel Garcia, and the investigation of the most important police case in Portugal in the last 20 years. Garcia is faced with the greatest challenge of her career when she is assigned to lead the Investigation of the violent serial murders that devastate the city. Samuel Lopes, Trainee Inspector with a degree in Criminal Psychology, joins the Garcia Brigade where he will have to earn his place and the respect of the most experienced inspector ...
Premise
Filha da Lei, a criminal series on a Chief Inspector, Isabel Garcia, and the investigation of the most important police case in Portugal in the last 20 years. Garcia is faced with the greatest challenge of her career when she is assigned to lead the Investigation of the violent serial murders that devastate the city. Samuel Lopes, Trainee Inspector with a degree in Criminal Psychology, joins the Garcia Brigade where he will have to earn his place and the respect of the most experienced inspectors. The interaction with the Trainee Inspector helps Garcia to better understand his daughter Sara, a 16-year-old teenager who was married to the implacable journalist Jaime.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bárbara Lourenço as Olívia
- Joana Brandão as Carmo
- Alfredo Brito as Inácio Costa
- André Nicolau as Rapaz 2
- André Leitão as Bruno
- João Baptista as Santos
- Vítor Norte as Baptista
- Ivo Canelas as Editor-Chefe Jaime
Supporting cast
- Anabela Moreira as Inspetora Isabel Garcia
- Tomás Alves as Inspetor-Estagiário Samuel Lopes
- Elmano Sancho as Francisco Morais
- Alba Baptista as Sara
- João Maria Maneira as Rapaz 1
- Ana Cunha as Sofia
- Eric da Silva as Polícia
- Manuel Moreira as Empregado Bar Jazz
- Raimundo Cosme as N310
- Romeu Vala as Doninha
- Samuel Alves as Técnico Laboratório
- Oksana Tkach as Paula Costa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | January 24, 2017 | June 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death Is Just A Beginning Chief Inspector Isabel Garcia is assigned to lead an investigation into the murder of a young woman found by the river. In this new case, the 5th Brigade will count on an aid of a new element, the Inspector trainee Samuel Lopes. |
January 24, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Beginning Isabel and Lopes investigate a second victim, murdered in the same circumstances. Jaime wants the newspaper to focus on this case, keeping its sensationalist course. New clues thicken the mystery about these crimes. |
January 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Habeas Corpus Inspector Isabel Garcia is convinced of the culpability of the main suspect in the murders of the two young women. However Jaime pursues his will to make this case a journalistic scoop, regardless of the consequences for the investigation led by his ex-wife. |
February 7, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTP1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 24, 2017 |
| Last aired | June 13, 2017 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:15:00 |