Poderosas is a Portuguese telenovela that was produced by SP Televisão and aired on SIC from 18 May 2015 to 20 May 2016. It was succeeded by Rainha das Flores (Queen of Flowers). The initial writing was done by Patrícia Müller, but later Pedro Lopes took over as Müller went on maternity leave. This telenovela marked the first soap opera in the second time slot.

Plot

This is the story of three women with different motives who unite to seek revenge against a man. Amélia (Soraia Chaves), Jacinta (Maria João Luís), and Luísa (Joana Ribeiro) are known as "As Poderosas" (The Powerful Ones). Their target is José Maria (Rogério Samora). Each woman has her own personal reasons: Amélia witnessed her mother's death and seeks justice, Jacinta was deceived and unfairly imprisoned, and Luísa wants to protect her family and heritage. As they confront the cunning and dangerous side of José Maria, they encounter various obstacles that extend beyond him.