S01E01 Chapter 1
Ester suffers from missing her son. Almeida and Fontoura go to a slave auction. Malvina is enchanted by Isaura. Ester finds out that Leôncio is returning home.
Escrava Isaura
Overview
Set in 19th-century Brazil during the waning years of slavery, Escrava Isaura tells the story of Isaura, a white-skinned enslaved woman raised with the manners and education of a noble lady. Though treated with affection by her mistress, Isaura remains legally enslaved and becomes the object of obsessive desire by Leôncio Almeida, the cruel heir to the plantation.
After the death of her protector, Isaura falls under Leôncio’s control. Despite his attempts to seduce and dominate her, she resists, determined to preserve her dignity and freedom. Her father, Miguel, helps her escape to Recife, where she adopts a new identity and meets Álvaro, a wealthy and principled abolitionist who falls in love with her.
Leôncio eventually tracks her down, leading to dramatic confrontations. In the end, Álvaro rescues Isaura by purchasing Leôncio’s debts, securing her freedom and affirming the story’s central themes of justice, love, and resistance against oppression.
Episodes
S01E02 Chapter 2
Almeida orders Ester to treat Isaura as a slave. Henrique insists on meeting Isaura. Isaura asks Januária to tell her about her past. Leôncio reunites with Isaura.
S01E03 Chapter 3
Leôncio becomes fascinated by Isaura. Malvina gives a gift to Santa. André challenges Francisco and is punished. Isaura questions Ester about her past. Almeida confronts Leôncio.
S01E04 Chapter 4
Almeida is outraged by a revelation from Leôncio. Francisco asks Rosa to find out who helped André. Leôncio gives orders to Isaura. Almeida makes a decision about Leôncio.
S01E05 Chapter 5
Leôncio harasses Isaura, who runs away. Almeida argues with Leôncio after being humiliated by his son. Ester decides to take Isaura and Januária far away.
S01E06 Chapter 6
Leôncio promises his father that he will arrange a meeting with his suitor. Francisco puts André to work in the plantation. Januária goes to the farm to find Miguel and cheers him up with some...
S01E07 Chapter 7
Januária accepts Miguel's proposal. Commander Almeida makes an offer to Lucíola. Isaura helps André. Isaura makes a confession to Januária. Tobias meets Isaura during a walk.
S01E08 Chapter 8
Tobias schedules a meeting with Isaura. Rosa seduces Leôncio. Isaura catches Rosa with Leôncio. Isaura misses her meeting with Tobias and receives an unexpected visitor at the farm.
S01E09 Chapter 9
Ester invites Tobias for lunch at the farm. Isaura lies to avoid Tobias. Tobias asks to speak with Francisco. Miguel delivers the letter to Leôncio. Isaura meets Tobias.
S01E10 Chapter 10
Isaura sets a condition for Tobias and schedules a new meeting. Ester asks Leôncio for a favor. Isaura screams and throws Leôncio out of her room. Isaura makes a confession to Januária.
S01E11 Chapter 11
Leôncio tries to get closer to Taís. Fontoura gives exciting news to his children. Januária saves Isaura from Leôncio's harassment. Januária decides to tell Isaura the truth.
S01E12 Chapter 12
Januária tells Isaura the truth about her origins. Isaura tries to escape from Tobias. Miguel asks Januária not to reveal his secret to Isaura. Isaura makes a bold request to Ester.
S01E13 Chapter 13
Ester tells Isaura she will think about her request. Tobias confronts Leôncio's pro-slavery ideals. Miguel tells Januária he has a condition before presenting himself to Isaura.
S01E14 Chapter 14
Tobias criticizes Leôncio for the way he treats the slaves. Januária tells Miguel about Isaura's request. Tobias decides to report Leôncio. Tobias and Isaura meet again.
S01E15 Chapter 15
Tobias insists on knowing the truth about Isaura. Rosa is rude to Isaura. Leôncio embarrasses Almeida once again. Fontoura and his children arrive at the farm. Almeida confronts Leôncio.
S01E16 Chapter 16
Leôncio resumes harassing Isaura. He becomes enchanted by Malvina upon meeting his suitor. Ester makes an unexpected request to Commander Almeida regarding Isaura.
S01E17 Chapter 17
Commander Almeida refuses Ester's request. Malvina is concerned about Isaura. Tobias receives an invitation to dine with Commander Almeida. Miguel asks to speak with Isaura.
S01E18 Chapter 18
Commander Almeida decides to forgive Tobias. Januária covers for Isaura’s plan. Leôncio delivers news to Commander Almeida. Taís is charmed upon meeting Henrique.
S01E19 Chapter 19
Henrique becomes fascinated by Taís. Isaura makes an emotional confession to Santa. Ester tells Isaura she will return to the court. Leôncio intimidates Isaura by mentioning the engagement.
S01E20 Chapter 20
Isaura says goodbye to Tobias and gives him a keepsake. Miguel receives a reward from Tobias. Tobias comes up with an idea to find Isaura. Isaura receives an unexpected visitor.
S01E21 Chapter 21
Miguel reveals something surprising to Isaura and makes her a promise. Commander Almeida makes a tempting offer to Leôncio. Tobias discovers a shocking truth about Isaura.
S01E22 Chapter 22
Taís questions Tobias's decision. Rosa tries to uncover Isaura's secret. Malvina invites Isaura to the theater. Almeida prepares a surprise for Carmem. Tobias visits Leôncio.
S01E23 Chapter 23
Tobias leaves Leôncio stunned by asking about Isaura. Henrique helps Tobias find Isaura. Isaura is moved by the play. Tobias surprises Isaura at the theater.
S01E24 Chapter 24
Isaura runs away from Tobias after being confronted by him. Tobias suspects Leôncio's interest in Isaura. Taís complains about Henrique. Madame Besançon is impressed by Isaura.
S01E25 Chapter 25
Leôncio confronts Tobias. Henrique flirts with Lucíola at the tavern. Leôncio accepts Almeida's offer and is shocked by his father's decision. Madame Besançon makes a proposal to Isaura.
S01E26 Chapter 26
Isaura makes a decision after receiving Madame Besançon's proposal. Tobias comforts Isaura about the future. Ester is shocked by her husband's decision. Januária is devastated by Ester.
S01E27 Chapter 27
Isaura asks Tobias to postpone the offer. Rosa tries to give advice to André. Ester thanks Isaura for her kindness. Ester asks to move to the plantation after her son's wedding.
S01E28 Chapter 28
Ester shares her premonition with Malvina. Isaura expresses her excitement to Januária. André asks Rosa for help to escape the abuse. Tobias surprises Isaura with a visit.
S01E29 Chapter 29
Malvina praises Leôncio's farm. Tobias agrees to Isaura's requests. Miguel helps André escape. Santa becomes worried about André. Leôncio makes a decision regarding André.
S01E30 Chapter 30
Malvina is worried about Santa. Leôncio tries to force a confession from André. Malvina and Ester plead with Leôncio for mercy. Henrique is concerned about his sister. Ester asks Malvina for a favor.
S01E31 Chapter 31
Ester makes a request to Malvina. Henrique hires the gardener Beltrão. Santa laments André's indifference. Almeida agrees to guarantee Isaura's freedom.
S01E32 Chapter 32
Ester makes another plea to Almeida. Isaura suffers a devastating loss. Almeida informs Leôncio of his decision. Malvina makes a revelation to Henrique.
S01E33 Chapter 33
Isaura tells Malvina about Ester's promise. Leôncio questions Almeida about a safe. Isaura and Tobias meet again. Rosa becomes interested in Malvina's gift.
S01E34 Chapter 34
Henrique gives Malvina bad news. Isaura shares her suspicion with Tobias. Leôncio questions Francisco about the safe. Malvina leaves Leôncio outraged with a request.
S01E35 Chapter 35
Malvina questions Leôncio's change in behavior. Rosa reveals she has a plan against Isaura. Leôncio confronts Isaura. Tobias makes an offer to buy Isaura.
S01E36 Chapter 36
Leôncio questions Tobias's intentions toward Isaura. Taís invites Henrique to lunch at the farm. Leôncio forbids Isaura from going out. Miguel becomes worried about Isaura.
S01E37 Chapter 37
Leôncio decides to burn the letter meant for Malvina. Tobias returns frustrated from his trip. Malvina makes a request to Leôncio. Fontoura asks to speak with Leôncio.
S01E38 Chapter 38
Fontoura warns Leôncio about Commander Almeida's libertine behavior. André opens his heart to Isaura. Rosa catches Isaura talking to one of Tobias's enslaved women.
S01E39 Chapter 39
Rosa tries to find proof that Isaura received the note. Leôncio is concerned about Commander Almeida’s wedding. Taís comes up with an idea to deliver Tobias’s letter to Isaura.
S01E40 Chapter 40
Taís schemes to deliver the letter to Isaura. Tobias is frustrated after reading Isaura’s reply. Carmem agrees to marry Commander Almeida. Tobias asks Taís for help.
S01E41 Chapter 41
Tobias devises a plan to find Isaura. Santa feels jealous of Isaura’s closeness with André. Henrique returns from Europe. Almeida introduces Carmem to Leôncio.
S01E42 Chapter 42
Carmem embarrasses Almeida in front of the family. Almeida makes a surprising proposal to Leôncio. José prepares Aninha for dinner with Henrique. Isaura meets Tobias.
S01E43 Chapter 43
Almeida leaves the plantation with Carmem. Henrique invites Aninha and José to lunch. Carmem finds Isaura’s manumission papers. Isaura decides to accept André’s proposal.
S01E44 Chapter 44
Carmem reveals to Lucíola that she might help Isaura. Santa makes a confession to Isaura. Rosa puts her scheme against Isaura into action. Malvina raises the alarm at the plantation after a theft.
S01E45 Chapter 45
José becomes suspicious of Henrique. Tobias makes a confession to Henrique and receives crucial information. Isaura rejects André’s proposal. Francisco finds the stolen ring.
S01E46 Chapter 46
Henrique suspects Leôncio. Malvina vents to Isaura about her marriage. Tobias asks Miguel for help. Leôncio shocks Malvina. Isaura is surprised by Malvina.
S01E47 Chapter 47
Henrique tells Malvina the truth. Malvina confronts Leôncio about Isaura’s manumission. Leôncio decides to punish Isaura for the stolen ring. Malvina has an unexpected encounter.
S01E48 Chapter 48
Isaura pleads with Malvina to show mercy to Santa. Malvina rebels against Leôncio. Rosa buys Rita’s silence. Henrique travels to the court. Leôncio becomes suspicious of Henrique’s trip.
S01E49 Chapter 49
Malvina tells Santa that André proved the slave's innocence. Alba offers support to Tobias. Henrique visits Commander Almeida and asks for Isaura’s freedom.
S01E50 Chapter 50
Henrique receives Isaura’s manumission letter. Isaura makes Miguel promise not to get into trouble. Leôncio suffers over his father's marriage. Francisco tries to intercept Henrique.
S01E51 Chapter 51
Isaura discovers she has been freed. Leôncio does not oppose the marriage between Tobias and Isaura. Tobias disappears on his way to the court. Leôncio thwarts Isaura’s plans.
S01E52 Chapter 52
Leôncio threatens Tobias. Isaura is desperate over her beloved’s disappearance. Santa grows suspicious of Leôncio. Malvina tries to rescue Tobias. A tragedy strikes the mill.
S01E53 Chapter 53
Francisco realizes his mistake and tells Leôncio. Isaura loses control upon discovering what happened to Tobias and Malvina. Francisco threatens Santa. Almeida returns to the plantation.
S01E54 Chapter 54
Leôncio asks Francisco for help. Leôncio manages to divert Henrique’s suspicion about the fire. Januária celebrates Isaura’s freedom. Francisco thwarts Miguel’s plan.
S01E55 Chapter 55
Miguel is threatened by Francisco. Rosa confronts Isaura. Isaura is given a new role on the plantation. Januária advises Santa and Isaura. Carmem decides to confront Leôncio.
S01E56 Chapter 56
Carmem asks Leôncio to approve her relationship with Commander Almeida. Santa confronts Francisco. Isaura is exploited by Francisco. Isaura confesses a troubling fear to Santa.
S01E57 Chapter 57
Henrique invites Taís. André makes a confession to Santa. Leôncio intimidates Isaura with a request. Taís makes a request to Henrique. Rosa plots against Isaura.
S01E58 Chapter 58
Henrique asks to accompany Taís on a trip. Isaura writes a letter to Madame Besançon. Rosa sets a trap and makes Leôncio believe he will have a meeting with Isaura.
S01E59 Chapter 59
Januária suspects Leôncio. Rosa manages to deceive Isaura. André confesses his feelings to Santa. Leôncio tries to kiss Isaura. Isaura is punished for rejecting Leôncio.
S01E60 Chapter 60
Miguel decides to ask Henrique for help to get Isaura off the whipping post. Henrique confronts Leôncio. Isaura receives threats from Leôncio. Santa is prevented from leaving the plantation.
S01E61 Chapter 61
Francisco threatens Santa. André tries to uncover Santa’s secret. Leôncio is outraged by Isaura’s coldness. Aninha makes a confession to Matoso. Taís makes an important sacrifice.
S01E62 Chapter 62
Henrique confesses his love to Taís. Leôncio has a breakdown after being confronted by Miguel and Henrique. José is outraged by Fontoura’s revelation. Leôncio makes an unexpected request to Isaura.
S01E63 Chapter 63
Isaura rejects Leôncio’s proposal and is severely punished. André threatens Leôncio and is punished. Santa asks Miguel for help. Miguel tries to convince Isaura to escape.
S01E64 Chapter 64
Miguel organizes the escape of Isaura, André, and Santa from the plantation. Santa fights with Rosa. Leôncio mobilizes resources to find the fugitives. Miguel decides to seek out Carmem.
S01E65 Chapter 65
Carmem offers help to the fugitives. Henrique makes a proposal to Taís. Francisco confronts Leôncio. Carmem asks Almeida for a vote of confidence. Álvaro becomes interested in Isaura.
S01E66 Chapter 66
Álvaro is enchanted by Isaura. Miguel shares the next steps with Isaura. Isaura comes up with an idea to earn money. Álvaro visits Isaura’s home.
S01E67 Chapter 67
Álvaro leaves a message with Santa. Isaura is eager for Álvaro’s visit. Fontoura is concerned about Henrique’s marriage. Leôncio thinks about Isaura. Miguel feels threatened.
S01E68 Chapter 68
Álvaro continues his search for Isaura. Fontoura surprises Taís with a gift. Leôncio places a new ad in the newspaper. Isaura leaves home and has an unexpected encounter.
S01E69 Chapter 69
Isaura treats Álvaro harshly. Henrique discovers that José has a large debt. Álvaro talks with Miguel. Isaura makes a confession to Santa. Henrique confronts José.
S01E70 Chapter 70
Januária thinks about Isaura. Taís asks Alba to accept Tobias’s death. Álvaro discovers Carmem’s whereabouts. André receives exciting news. Miguel extends an invitation to Álvaro.
S01E71 Chapter 71
Isaura is surprised by Álvaro’s revelation. Álvaro asks Martinho to investigate Carmem. Henrique confronts Fontoura. Miguel is outraged after reading the new newspaper ad.
S01E72 Chapter 72
Henrique and Taís invite Almeida and Carmem to the wedding. Miguel goes to Andrada’s house to retrieve the ad about the fugitive slaves. Álvaro frightens Isaura with his behavior.
S01E73 Chapter 73
José chooses a new suitor for Aninha. Álvaro declares his love to Isaura. Fontoura apologizes to Almeida. Álvaro makes a discovery about Isaura’s past.
S01E74 Chapter 74
Santa advises Isaura to accept Álvaro’s gift. Carmem tells Almeida the truth about Barbacena. Álvaro confesses his love for Isaura to Miguel. Carmem goes to Barbacena.
S01E75 Chapter 75
Miguel reassures Carmem. Taís looks for Januária. Álvaro gives Isaura a gift. José questions Aninha about Leôncio. Geraldo makes a confession to Álvaro. Carmem confronts Álvaro.
S01E76 Chapter 76
Álvaro confesses his feelings for Elvira to Carmem. José offers Aninha’s hand to Leôncio. Carmem encourages Isaura to marry Álvaro. Santa makes a confession about Leôncio.
S01E77 Chapter 77
Isaura is frightened by Santa’s account. Geraldo confesses his feelings for Lúcia. Andrada is furious with Álvaro. Leôncio returns to the plantation. Álvaro questions Isaura.
S01E78 Chapter 78
Álvaro offers to help Isaura. Leôncio is disturbed upon returning to the plantation. Andrada confronts Álvaro. Santa gives birth to her child. Leôncio gets excited after receiving a letter.
S01E79 Chapter 79
Leôncio increases the reward for Isaura. Santa invites Isaura. Isaura praises Álvaro’s attitude. Geraldo asks Andrada for Lúcia’s hand in marriage. Isaura makes a request to Miguel.
S01E80 Chapter 80
Miguel warns Isaura about a danger. Commander Almeida makes a confession to Carmem. André becomes worried after finding an ad in the newspaper. Isaura makes a confession to Álvaro.
S01E81 Chapter 81
Henrique decides to go to the court. Isaura decides to attend the ball with Álvaro. Rosa gets excited about Francisco’s news. Miguel makes an important announcement. Leôncio receives a letter.
S01E82 Chapter 82
Martinho suffers from rejection. Álvaro and Isaura surprise everyone at the ball. Henrique visits José and Matoso. Martinho and Andrada come to a conclusion about Isaura.
S01E83 Chapter 83
José insults Henrique. Martinho plots against Santa and André. Álvaro makes Isaura uncomfortable. Isaura is exposed at the ball. Isaura makes an important decision.
S01E84 Chapter 84
Geraldo offers help to Isaura. Leôncio and Aninha arrive at the plantation. Januária receives troubling news. Isaura gives Álvaro valuable information. Martinho goes to the plantation.
S01E85 Chapter 85
Álvaro gives Geraldo an idea. Leôncio is suspicious of Martinho’s information. Almeida blames himself for Leôncio’s upbringing. Francisco advises Leôncio. Álvaro meets Januária.
S01E86 Chapter 86
Andrada congratulates Martinho on the mission. Álvaro offers money for Francisco’s testimony. Isaura becomes worried about Álvaro. Leôncio gets excited after receiving a new letter.
S01E87 Chapter 87
Januária talks with Taís and Henrique about Isaura. Matoso confesses a regret to Aninha. Henrique decides to help Isaura. Isaura takes action to protect Álvaro.
S01E88 Chapter 88
Álvaro decides to find Isaura. Henrique admires the gesture of Carmem and Commander Almeida. Carmem scolds Isaura. Álvaro makes an offer to Martinho. Martinho visits Leôncio.
S01E89 Chapter 89
Martinho leaves Leôncio frustrated. Álvaro makes a surprising proposal to Isaura. Martinho demands payment from Álvaro. Aninha threatens Leôncio. Leôncio gets excited upon receiving a visitor.
S01E90 Chapter 90
Leôncio becomes suspicious of Eneida. Miguel confesses to Isaura his concern about Álvaro. Andrada harasses Isaura. Álvaro prepares to travel. Isaura is surprised by a visitor.
S01E91 Chapter 91
Álvaro tries to negotiate with Leôncio. Matoso becomes suspicious of Leôncio. Miguel is sent to jail. Isaura, Santa, and André are punished. Álvaro visits Henrique.
S01E92 Chapter 92
Taís devises a plan for Henrique and Álvaro to go to the plantation. Beltrão intervenes on Isaura’s behalf. Leôncio realizes something important about Beltrão. Henrique and Álvaro help Isaura.
S01E93 Chapter 93
Álvaro and Henrique help the slaves escape. Leôncio thwarts the slaves’ escape. Henrique decides to go to court to fight against Leôncio. Leôncio receives an unexpected visitor.
S01E94 Chapter 94
Eneida suffers a blow from Leôncio. Januária and Rita help the slaves. Leôncio makes a confession to Francisco. Henrique returns from court with new information about Leôncio.
S01E95 Chapter 95
Henrique gives Álvaro directions. Matoso tries to intervene on behalf of the slaves. Leôncio assigns hard labor to Isaura, Santa, and André. Carmem is shocked upon receiving news about Isaura.
S01E96 Chapter 96
Commander Almeida confronts Leôncio about Isaura’s situation. Carmem attacks Leôncio. Matoso gives Leôncio an ultimatum. Leôncio plots to punish Isaura again.
S01E97 Chapter 97
Francisco questions Leôncio’s plans. Rita thanks Aninha for her gesture. Lúcia confronts Andrada. Leôncio threatens Miguel. Beltrão receives a surprising offer from Leôncio.
S01E98 Chapter 98
Isaura worries about Miguel’s debt. Isaura feels sad after reading Álvaro’s letter. Leôncio makes a proposal to Isaura. Isaura surprises Beltrão. Francisco threatens André and Santa.
S01E99 Chapter 99
Lúcia expels Eneida from the wedding. Matoso refuses to help José. André plans to tell Isaura the truth. Isaura prepares for the wedding. Álvaro shows up at Leôncio’s plantation.
S01E100 Episode 100
Álvaro makes a revelation about Leôncio. Leôncio tries to escape from the plantation. Álvaro surprises the slaves with news. Rosa plots against Isaura. Álvaro and Isaura celebrate their wedding.
Cast
Lucélia Santos
Isaura dos Anjos / Elvira
Rubens de Falco
Leôncio Correia de Almeida
Edwin Luisi
Álvaro Santana de Souza
Roberto Pirillo
Tobias Paes Vidal
Norma Blum
Malvina Fontoura
Gilberto Martinho
Horácio Correia de Almeida
Beatriz Lyra
Ester
Átila Iório
Miguel / Anselmo
Léa Garcia
Rosa
Isaac Bardavid
José Francisco
Haroldo de Oliveira
André
Maria das Graças
Santa
