Sex-trafficking thriller that 'gets under your skin' rockets up the Netflix charts as viewers 'binge every episode in one day' and rave 'it's a hell of a ride!'
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Netflix fans have been gripped by a new limited series exploring the horrors of human trafficking.
Brazilian thriller Rivers Of Fate consists of just four episodes, making it the perfect weekend binge, so it's no surprise leagues of viewers have already burned through them all.
The synopsis for the show, which landed on the streamer on 20 August, reads: 'When a teen is kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring, a river pirate and a fierce mother embark on separate quests to find her — until their paths cross.'
Created by Bráulio Mantovani, Fernando Garrido and Stephanie Degreas, the show stars Domithila Cattete, Marleyda Soto and Lucas Galvino in lead roles.
Along with teenage victim Janalice’s (Domithila Cattete) plotline, the narrative also tracks Preá (Galvino), who ends up as an unlikely leader of a gang of river pirates.
Meanwhile Mariangel (Soto), a woman from Colombia, seeks vengeance after the murder of her husband and child at the hands of a gang that rules the city of Belém.
Netflix fans have been gripped by a new limited series exploring the horrors of human trafficking - Brazilian thriller Rivers of Fate
The synopsis for the show, which landed on the streamer on 20 August, reads: 'When a teen is kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring, a river pirate and a fierce mother embark on separate quests to find her — until their paths cross'
Rivers Of Fate has managed to break into the top ten charts and is racking up glowing reviews from fans on social media.
'It’s brutal in its realism. A story of crime, survival, and revenge. This one should get under your skin,' one enthusiast wrote.
'Rivers of Fate is a moving and impactful series that gets under your skin,' another glowed.
'Despite the bleakness of Rivers Of Fate, we’re intrigued enough about how the stories we were introduced to will come together with the mystical elements of the overall plot to keep watching,' a third chimed in.
While a fourth gushed: 'I binged the whole series in one day. It’s just 4 episodes so it’s easy to do it. I’ve never read the book so I didn’t have anything to say about the adaptation…but it’s a hell of a ride and definitely worth watching.'
Another opined: 'Rivers of Fate completely drew me in. Dark, raw, and emotional. It captures both the brutality and strength of human nature. The performances are outstanding and even though I just finished it, it already left a strong impact. Not an easy watch, but definitely worth it.'
'This is a show that viewers will just tag along characters and enjoy the rollercoaster experience,' a final verdict read.
Speaking to Netflix before the show's launch, director Quico Meirelles explained: 'There's something about the adrenaline rush in the miniseries, the frenzy with which things happen, that leaves the audience breathless.'
Brazilian thriller Rivers Of Fate consists of just four episodes, making it the perfect weekend binge, so it's no surprise leagues of viewers have already burned through them all
Meanwhile star Domithila said: 'People will feel a lot of emotions when they watch Rivers of Fate. It’s a story of great hope. It is important to share it so that stories like these don’t keep repeating themselves.'
Rivers Of Fate isn't the only Netflix show to capture viewers' attention this week.
British thriller The Gathering has made it to the top of Netflix charts despite viewers boycotting Channel 4 when it first launched last year.
The six-part series was previously dubbed so 'vile and harrowing' that viewers had to switch off.
But now Netflix fans are rushing to the platform to watch the thriller after it was uploaded this week, with it already ranking as the fifth most-watched show.
Speaking to Netflix before the launch of Rivers of Fate, director Quico Meirelles explained: 'There's something about the adrenaline rush in the miniseries, the frenzy with which things happen, that leaves the audience breathless'
The synopsis reads: 'A violent attack on a teenager at an illegal beach rave sends shockwaves of suspicion through a Merseyside community. As secrets and lies are laid bare, will the truth emerge?'
People shared that the character Natalie (Vinette Robinson), who is described as the 'mother from hell,' made some of the family scenes difficult to watch.
Natalie's daughter (Sadie Soverall) is a talented gymnast whose friend Kelly (Eva Morgan) is attacked.
Viewers watch as Jessica tries to live up to her mother's strict and overbearing standards and the fallout of not being picked for a gymnastics team.
It has received mixed reviews, with some claiming they are 'hooked' whilst others have slammed Natalie's 'controlling,' 'manipulative', 'vile' and 'toxic' behaviour.
