Irmandade

Another great series from O2 Filmes (the same producer company behind the classic film "City of God") focused on social issues in Brazil with a high production value and an entertaining thriller plot.

I didn't expect much when I started to watch the first show, especially not that I would watch all 8 in one go. It is a great series showing the failed, corrupt Brazilian police and prison system. Marvelous acting makes you sometimes feel that you are in the middle of all that action. Can't wait for season 2.

One of the best series made in Brazil, with a great ending and so surprising the plot, I thougt it was going to be a jail series more, but not, Great acting and direction!!

Movies like Tropa d'elite and Ciudade de Deus are one of my favourites, with the raw Brazilian mentality and how hard life can be over there. If you like those kind of movies, you'll like this series too. Irmandade - the Brotherhood - is a terrific show with a great depiction of the mismanagement of Brazilian prisons. It also shows the great strength of people - if they are well organised - who want to fight aforementioned injustice. Very well told with some surprising twists.

Brotherhood was a great surprise. Had to stick through first two episodes for the plot to thicken and grab my attention. Highly recommend!!