Preamar

Season

2012

Brazil

7.9

Mr. Velasco is a successful businessman who, after a risky transaction, loses everything and ends up bankrupt. The former executive will discover the profitable world of the informal economy on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

Episode List

S1 • E1

O Mergulho

The highly successful João Ricardo Velasco got fired from the bank where he worked, and when he observes the movements of the vendors who make their living from the beach, he realizes this could be the place for him to start all over again.

S1 • E2

A Lei da Praia

Velasco asks the doorman Biu to arrange a meeting with Xerife, the boss of the beach, who perceives that the investor could be very useful to his business dealings. Velasco makes an important discovery about his family.

S1 • E3

Quando a Demanda É Maior que a Oferta

Velasco wants to know more about his son, Fred. When he searches his room, he makes some important discoveries.

S1 • E4

Águas Profundas

Fred lays low, afraid he will be tied to the death of a beach stand concession holder, who is suspected of being a drug dealer. Velasco pretends to be from São Paulo and meets with Paula.

S1 • E5

Aparência e Carisma

Manu gets worried after her father's argument with Fred. Xerife confronts Velasco and asks him why he didn't mention that he was Fred's father.

S1 • E6

Ano Novo

When New Year's Eve arrives, the Velasco family gets ready for the celebration. Fred and Manu go to the party at the kiosk, which is a big success.

S1 • E7

Por Causas Mais Nobres

Maria Isabel discovers her husband's true situation, while Velasco worries about a demonstration in front of the kiosk.

S1 • E8

Maré de Lua Nova

Velasco and Xerife talk about a customer loyalty plan and Maria Isabel sells the jewelry donated by her rich lady friends.

S1 • E9

Rainbow

Over breakfast, Velasco announces that he is going to sell the family's boat. With the help of Xerife, Velasco sets up a special event for rich foreigners.

S1 • E10

A vida até parece uma festa

The event with the foreigners featuring mulatto women, caipirinhas and a soccer game between Brazilians and Swedish tourists is a success.

S1 • E11

Xilindró

Fred is visited by his father in jail. Velasco sleeps with Paula again. The former executive meets with Judge Nonato, who tells him how much it will cost to get Fred out of jail.