Netflix's Brazilian MMA Series “Fúria” Debuts on Streaming Platform
The Brazilian drama "Fúria" premiered on Netflix on 29 July, introducing a suspenseful storyline set in the world of mixed‑martial‑arts. Actor Vinícius Neri leads the cast as Marcelo, a young man rescued from near death by an MMA trainer, who suffers amnesia and later uncovers a hidden criminal network while reclaiming his identity.
The series was created by Igor Verde and Gustavo Bragança and directed by José Henrique Fonseca, known for "Bom Dia, Verônica". It features an ensemble cast that includes Alice Carvalho, Bianca Comparato, Cláudia Raia, Eduardo Moscovis, Fábio Lago, MC Cabelinho and Babu Santana. Produced as a co‑production between Zola Filmes and Netflix, the show also benefited from choreography work by Peter Lee, a Los Angeles‑based martial‑arts trainer.
"Fúria" blends action, drama and mystery, aiming to attract both MMA enthusiasts and general audiences with its themes of memory, identity and the transformative power of sport.
Entities: Fúria · José Henrique Fonseca · Marcelo · Netflix · Vinícius Neri
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The series was created by Igor Verde and Gustavo Bragança.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Peter Lee, a Los Angeles‑based choreographer, worked on the fight choreography.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The series “Fúria” premiered on Netflix on 29 July. (2023-07-29)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cast includes Alice Carvalho, Bianca Comparato, Cláudia Raia, Eduardo Moscovis, Fábio Lago, MC Cabelinho and Babu Santana.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vinícius Neri stars as the protagonist Marcelo.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The plot follows a young man rescued by an MMA trainer, who suffers memory loss and uncovers a criminal network.
- [● 3 SOURCES] José Henrique Fonseca directed the series.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The series is a co‑production of Zola Filmes and Netflix.