City of God: The Fight Rages On

Viewers who loved the 2002 film's world, and not only its shootouts, will find a wider, more crowded view of the same streets here. The opening throws quick images from the film back at you before the series settles into its own look, and old clips return as flashbacks. Women hold real power, and Roberta Rodrigues gives Berenice weight.

The opening episodes spend their time reintroducing old faces and adding new ones, so expect a slow, setup-heavy start before the story tightens.