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City of God: The Fight Rages On is a follow-up crime drama of the 2002 acclaimed movie—City of God, or Cidade de Deus—the Brazilian TV show adapted by Bráulio Mantovani. Directed by Kátia Lund and Fernando Meirelles, the show is set 20 years after the film's events.
It stars Alexandre Rodrigues from the first film as he reprises his role as Wilson ‘Rocket’ Rodrigues, who comments how nothing has changed in these two decades. Back in the Rio de Janeiro favela as a photojournalist, he is once again caught between the violence of police, militia, criminal gangs, and the corruption of politicians.
City of God: The Fight Rages On looks into the effect this has on the residents and touches on themes like the exploitation of trauma. The crime drama premiered on August 25 and is a six-part series. With the first episode out, the story of Alexandre’s favela continues. While viewers wait for fresh episodes and the series finale of the crime drama, they can go through this list of seven similarly-themed crime drama shows to binge in the meantime.
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Tulsa King, Peaky Blinders, and other crime dramas to watch while waiting for City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 1 finale
1) Narcos - Netflix
Created by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro, Narcos is an acclaimed crime drama series that documents the rise and fall of Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar and his billion-dollar worth of cocaine empire. It also focuses on his run-ins with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and other opponents.
The crime drama stars Wagner Moura as Pablo, Pedro Pascal, Boyd Holbrook, and others. The series was praised for its stellar acting, tense action sequences, high-quality production, and sharp writing. Just like City of God: The Fight Rages On, the show Narcos is about drug dealing and the dynamics of crime that affects others in society.
2) Tulsa King - Amazon Video
A mix of comedy and crime drama, Tulsa King is created by Taylor Sheridan, and stars Sylvester Stallone, who portrays Dwight ‘The General’ Manfredi—a Mafia leader. He has been released from jail after 25 years and sent by his boss to Tulsa, to set up a crime ring.
As he begins to set up his crew, he slowly disassociates from his boss. The crime drama also delves into his personal life and the problems they have to face due to Dwight’s actions. Critics praised Stallone’s presence. It does resemble City of God: The Fight Rages On, as the show is about organized crime and the impact it has on family and other people in society.
3) Power - Amazon Video
Power is a crime drama that tells the story of James St. Patrick or ‘Ghost’, a ruthless drug dealer who wants to quit the criminal life to pursue a business career. The show deals with his balancing act as he tries to juggle his two occupations, while also avoiding confrontation with the law.
The crime drama also focuses on his marriage troubles and other personal relationships. Starring Omari Hardwick as St. Patrick, Lela Loren, Adam Huss, and others, the series is produced by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and has given way to multiple spin-offs. Just like City of God: The Fight Rages On, the show Power takes a look into the world of drug dealing, its effects on others, and the perils of power.
4) Gangs of London - Amazon Video
This British action-thriller is based on a video game created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. Gangs of London is about the competition and power struggle between different rival gangs in London that go into disarray when Finn Wallace, the most powerful criminal in the city, is murdered and his son, Sean, decides to take his position.
Various criminal rings like the Albanian mafia, Pakistani drug cartel, and other gangs are shown. Amidst all this upheaval, a young undercover policeman, Elliot Carter/Finch, has begun to infiltrate the Wallace organization. The crime drama has been praised for its acting and action sequences. And shares similarities with City of God: The Fight Rages On as both shows deal with crime and its effects.
5) Animal Kingdom - Netflix
Based on an Australian film of the same name, Animal Kingdom is a crime drama directed by David Michôd and revolves around Joshua ‘J’ Cody (Ellen Barkin), who shifts to his distant relatives’ house after the death of his mother. He soon realizes that his estranged relatives run a criminal empire in California that is run by the matriarch Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody.
The show revolves around the different family members that make up the Cody family and Joshua’s involvement in criminal work. The show has received positive reviews and is known for its intriguing family drama. The show is also similar to City of God: The Fight Rages On, as it deals with crime and has been adapted from a movie.
6) Mare of Easttown - Amazon Video
Another crime drama, Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet and is directed by Craig Zobel. The show revolves around police detective Marianne ‘Mare’ Sheehan (Winslet), who gets embroiled in a murder investigation in a tightly-knit small town. The show also stars Evan Peters, Julianne Nicholson, Guy Pearce, and others. The show touches on themes like the dynamics of small-town life.
The show also intertwines Mare’s struggles with her professional troubles. Partnered with a young police detective, Mare aims to find the killer and instead uncovers the hidden secrets of the otherwise quaint town.
The crime drama has been highly praised for its writing, acting, and accurate accents. It was also nominated for multiple Emmys. While the show does not focus on drugs like City of God: The Fight Rages On, it does show the effect of crime on a close-knit group.
7) Peaky Blinders - Netflix
A highly-acclaimed show among fans and critics, the Cillian Murphy starrer, Peaky Blinders, is directed by Steven Knight and is a period crime drama. The show is set in Birmingham and showcases the rise of an urban youth gang in the criminal world, after the First World War. Other actors in the show include Paul Anderson, Joe Cole, Sam Neill, Tom Hardy, and others.
Throughout the show, the ambitious leader Thomas Shelby (Murphy), expands his criminal operations internationally and fights off law enforcement and rival competitors. The crime drama received praise over its six-season run, with many highlighting its riveting action, Murphy’s iconic acting, and stylish direction. Just like City of God: The Fight Rages On, the show Peaky Blinders, focuses on a criminal nexus.
Viewers of gritty crime drama can choose any show from this list and binge-watch it while the finale of City of God: The Fight Rages On rolls in.
