43 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestThe militias' domination project takes over Rio de Janeiro, institutionalizing itself in political positions. Crime, police, politics and power mix in the Wonderful City.
The story of how the lottery invented to finance a zoo was incorporated by Rio de Janeiro's popular culture and, in the hands of organized gangsters, transformed itself into an immense crime empire.
Writing
Adnet's narration balances dark humor with devastating historical weight.
Production
Gorgeous archival footage of old Rio carnaval and street culture.
Creator
Pedro Asbeg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'jogo do bicho' invented the animal-based lottery system in 1892; variations still exist illegally across Latin America today.
Carnival's 'escolas de samba' were historically funded by bicho bosses—meaning Brazil's most iconic cultural export has deep criminal roots.
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