Madre Paula(2017)

Madre Paula is a Portuguese historical drama series set in the eighteenth century, following the forbidden romance between Paula, a nun at the Convent of Odivelas, and King João V. Their illicit affair defies convention and reason as the monarch elevates Paula from religious devotion to become his lover, confidant, and trusted advisor. Based on Patrícia Muller's historical novel, the series explores a love that transcends the rigid boundaries of church and crown, examining how passion and power intersect in a world bound by duty and faith. The story captures a relationship that shaped both personal desire and political consequence during Portugal's baroque era.