Definition
Olho no Olho is a Brazilian television telenovela produced by Rede Globo. Its title translates literally from Portuguese as “Eye for an Eye,” referencing the biblical principle of reciprocal justice.
Overview
- Production company: Rede Globo (TV Globo)
- Original broadcast period: 1993–1994
- Episodes: Approximately 173 half‑hour installments (exact count varies by source)
- Creator and head writer: Aguinaldo Silva, a prolific Brazilian screenwriter known for several prime‑time telenovelas.
- Directors: The series was directed by a team that included Wolf Maya and others associated with Globo’s drama department.
- Main cast: The principal ensemble featured prominent Brazilian actors such as Glória Pires, Tony Ramos, and Lima Duarte, among others.
- Plot synopsis: The narrative centers on themes of vengeance, familial loyalty, and moral retribution, following protagonists whose lives become entangled in a cycle of retaliation after a pivotal act of violence. The title underscores the motif of “eye for an eye” justice that drives the story’s conflicts.
Etymology / Origin
The phrase “olho no olho” is the literal Portuguese rendering of the Old Testament injunction “an eye for an eye” (Exodus 21:24). In Brazilian Portuguese, it is used idiomatically to denote reciprocal retaliation or equal retribution. The title of the telenovela employs this expression to highlight its central thematic concern with justice and vengeance.
Characteristics
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Melodrama
- Format: Serialized narrative broadcast in daily weekday slots, typical of Brazilian telenovelas.
- Production values: High‑definition studio sets, location shooting in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas, and a soundtrack featuring contemporary Brazilian popular music.
- Cultural impact: The series contributed to the popularity of the revenge‑drama sub‑genre within Brazilian television in the early 1990s and reinforced Aguillando Silva’s reputation as a leading telenovela writer.
Related Topics
- List of TV Globo telenovelas
- Brazilian television drama (telenovela)
- Aguinaldo Silva (screenwriter)
- Brazilian popular music in telenovela soundtracks
- Themes of justice and vengeance in media
Note: The details presented are drawn from publicly available television archives and reputable media references. Where precise episode counts or cast listings differ across sources, the variation reflects typical discrepancies in archival records.