City of God Director Returns with a Heart-Pounding Amazon Thriller on Netflix!

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By: Jessica Morrison


The Brazilian mini-series River of Fate, inspired by the Brazilian novel “Pssica”, spans four episodes and has been adapted for television by Fernando Meirelles. It premiered on Netflix on August 20, 2025.

River of Fate is a Brazilian mini-series based on the novel Pssica by Brazilian author Edyr Augusto. Helming this adaptation is Fernando Meireles, the Brazilian creator known for City of God. In River of Fate, viewers are transported to Belém in the Amazon, close to the French Guiana border.

This region plays a pivotal role in the series, which is steeped in the ambiance of a dark crime thriller. While the flourishing Amazon teems with life, it also unwittingly shields some of humanity’s darkest dealings. River of Fate joins a robust lineup of Brazilian content on Netflix, including shows like Bom dia, Verônica and Chaque jour la même nuit. River of Fate has been available on Netflix since August 20, 2025.

What is the Plot of River of Fate?

After a private video of her is shared across her entire high school, Janalice is sent to live with her aunt in the city of Belém. There, amidst a dreary everyday life, she befriends a group of outcasts. Soon, Janalice’s beauty catches the eye of a local organization, and she is abducted to be forced into prostitution. One of her friends embarks on a mission to find her, soon joined by Mariangel, a woman on her own quest for redemption. Together, they race against time to rescue Janalice before it’s too late.

Who Stars in River of Fate?

  • Marleyda Soto : Mariangel
  • Lucas Galvino : Preá
  • Domithila Cattete : Janalice

Where Can You Stream River of Fate?

All four episodes of the Brazilian mini-series River of Fate are available for streaming on Netflix since August 20, 2025. To explore this series and other Brazilian content like Bom dia, Verônica and Chaque jour la même nuit, you can subscribe to Netflix. Choose from one of three plans: Essential for $7.99 per month, Standard for $14.99 per month, or Premium for $21.99 per month.

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