Meu Destino É Pecar (1984): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1984, Meu Destino É Pecar is a drama series.

What it’s about. The miniseries tells the story of Leninha, who marries Paulo due to a financial agreement made by her father, Dílson. Her life changes when she meets her brother-in-law, Mauricio, during a trip to her husband's farm in the interior of Rio de Janeiro. The two fall in love and become lovers. Leninha then begins to experience a great conflict: social and moral rules impose on her the behavior of a good wife, faithful and companion, but her desire for Maurício speaks louder. Consuelo, mother of Paulo and Maurício, realizes what is happening and begins to antagonize her daughter-in-law. Upon discovering the betrayal, Paulo starts to hate his brother. At the end of the plot, Leninha decides to stay with her husband, and the couple happily announces that they will have a child. Mauricio despairs, but later recovers in Regina's arms.

Who’s in it. Meu Destino É Pecar stars Lucélia Santos as Helena Castro Avelar, a Leninha, Marcos Paulo as Maurício Avelar, Maria Zilda Bethlem as Margarida Santa Rita Avelar/Evangelina Santa Rita and Tarcísio Meira as Paulo Avelar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Meu Destino É Pecar sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meu Destino É Pecar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Meu Destino É Pecar tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.