Netflix Brazil Unveils Its First Medical Series, Plus an Evangelical Special, a Third Melodrama and an Open Marriage Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)

May 25, 2026 8:02am PT Netflix Brazil Unveils Its First Medical Series, Plus an Evangelical Special, a Third Melodrama and an Open Marriage Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)

Also revealed Monday on the eve of mega Brazilan creativity forum Rio2C is a documentary on Arctic sailor Tamara Klink, the first time Netflix is producing with Maria Farinha Filmes 

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In the run-up to Brazilian mega creativity forum Rio2C, Netflix Brazil has unveiled five new titles which show it still exploring new genres and launching new industry partnerships.

At stake for Netflix is its continuing SVOD dominion over one of its biggest subscriber markets in the world. Its lineup and panels at this week’s Rio2C show that it’s going for the jugular, appealing to Brazilian audiences passion for melodrama, fandoms and soccer yet also taking into account the extraordinary diversity of Brazil and its viewers.

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