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City of Men (2002)

Comedy · Crime · Drama

The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (3,110 votes)
Seasons: 4
Language: PT
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2002)

7.48 avg 4 episodes 7.3 → 7.5 30 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Coroa do Imperador	7.3	66
2	O Cunhado do Cara	7.5	52
3	Correio	7.6	47
4	Uólace e João Victor	7.5	63

Season 2 (2003)

7.42 avg 5 episodes 7.4 → 7.7 30 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Sábado	7.4	43
2	Dois para Brasília	7.3	36
3	Tem Que Ser Agora	7.3	43
4	Os Ordinários	7.4	38
5	Buraco Quente	7.7	34

Season 3 (2004)

7.28 avg 5 episodes 7.0 → 7.6

Big finale

Season 3 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Estréia	7.0	29
2	Foi Sem Querer	7.2	26
3	Vacilo É um Só	7.4	24
4	Hip Sampa Hop	7.2	26
5	Pais e Filhos	7.6	23

Season 4 (2005)

7.20 avg 5 episodes 8.1 → 6.9

Season 4 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Fila	8.1	28
2	Tá Sobrando Mês	7.1	23
3	Atração Fatal	7.6	24
4	As aparências enganam	6.3	27
5	Em Algum Lugar do Futuro	6.9	30