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Brazilian Crime Miniseries ‘Rivers of Fate’ Becomes a Netflix Breakout

Early acclaim underscores a tense Amazon-set story told in four episodes.

Overview

  • The series quickly rose into Netflix’s most-watched ranks after debuting last week, drawing wide viewer attention.
  • Set along Brazil’s Amazon waterways, it interlaces the paths of a kidnapped teenager, a river-pirate leader and a mother driven by vengeance.
  • The limited run spans four roughly hour-long installments, making it a swift binge.
  • Adapted from Edyr Augusto’s novel, the show is credited to Oscar-nominated writer Bráulio Mantovani, with Mirror also citing Fernando Garrido and Stephanie Degreas as co-creators.
  • Early reception includes an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score from a small critic sample and social-media raves calling the series “outstanding.”