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Hotel Portofino
First Impressions
Season 1
Episode 1
Rose and her mother arrive at the hotel to evaluate a prospective marriage with Lucian, the war veteran son of the hotel's proprietors. Lucian's mother, Bella, finds herself vulnerable to extortion from a local politician.
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53:06
During Claudine’s party, Bella fights to save her business and deadly plots unfurl.
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53:28
When Nish is found dead, Lucian and Virat spiral. Cecil and Jack make a deadly plan.
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53:57
After the Wall Street Crash, Bella starts her new business and Cecil appeals to Danioni.
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54:00
When George threatens to pull investment from the hotel, Bella knows the pressure is on.
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52:45
As Bella considers her future with Marco, Carlo rejects a hurt Alice and Lucian returns.
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53:53
As Bella’s father and sister visit, Cecil returns and tells Bella he wants a divorce.
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54:18
The future of the hotel is threatened as tragedy strikes with fatal consequences.
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53:37
Bella plots to thwart Cecil’s plans while trying to get Nish to safety and save Rose’s marriage.
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54:02
Rose and Alice return with surprises and Cecil schemes to take control of the hotel from Bella.
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52:53
Cecil becomes embroiled with gangsters and emotions between Lucian and Constance come to a head.
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53:45
Cecil tries to buy back Bella’s affections as Lucian and Constance acknowledge their attraction.
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52:40
Bella’s new spa runs over budget amidst an anonymous inspection and a surprise return from home.