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A Brazilian telenovela called Desperate Lies centers on Liana, an occupational therapist with aspirations of starting a family. She worries that she and her spouse, Tomás, won't be able to conceive after multiple miscarriages. Tomás betrays Liana after becoming irritated with her increasing distance from him. After a night of drinking, Liana, looking for comfort, ends up returning home with Oscar, the owner of a nightclub. A few weeks later, Liana finds out she is expecting twins, but she is shocked to hear that she has a rare condition: Tomás and Oscar, two men who sexually assaulted her, are the fathers of her twin sons. The show follows Liana's struggles to conceal her sons' biological parents and shield her family from the reality.
In the last Desperate Lies episode, Liana tells Marcos and Mateus the truth about her sons' fathers. Oscar, Marcos' father, sexually assaulted her, she acknowledges, but she decided to bring the twins to term. Talking candidly about their shared past helps Liana and her sons become closer. Tomás, Liana's husband, also makes an attempt to murder his family in this episode by setting their home on fire. Tomás gets a prison sentence, though, and Liana and her sons escape the fire. In a happy conclusion, Liana chooses to empower other sexual assault survivors by telling her story to the world.
Marcos chooses to see his biological grandfather, Oscar's father, after discovering the truth about his own father. The two have a heartfelt exchange, and Marcos is happy that he and his grandfather can now communicate. But Marcos's visit brings back his grandfather's memories of Oscar's passing, which makes him want to exact revenge on Tomás at Tomás and Claudia's nuptials. Thankfully, Marcos steps in and talks his grandfather down, stopping him from hurting Tomás. This behavior demonstrates Marcos' maturity and his capacity for cool handling under pressure.
After finding out the truth about the attempted attack on him during his wedding, Tomás makes an effort to keep up his act of innocence. But his deeds are revealed, making him appear defenseless and alone. His attempt to murder his family members serves to further establish his reputation as a cunning and dangerous person. Even though he makes an effort to defend his behavior, his desperation and guilt bring him down and land him in jail.
A woman must overcome trauma and betrayal, and Desperate Lies depicts this difficult and arduous journey. It emphasizes how crucial it is to face the truth, no matter how painful it may be, and to persevere in the face of hardship. The show also stresses how crucial it is for families to have honest dialogue and understanding, particularly during trying times. In the end, Desperate Lies offers a message of healing and hope, demonstrating that it is possible to find peace and start over in one's life even after going through severe adversity.