Lei da Selva: A História do Jogo do Bicho

162022•45m•5.0/10

Documentary

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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.

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Production

Kromaki

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 29, 2022

Last Aired

April 29, 2022

Networks

Canal Brasil

Created By

Pedro Asbeg

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2022-04-29

The origin and rise of the Jogo do Bicho (Animal Game) and how this illegal betting exchange turned into a criminal empire, moving millions and leaving a thick trail of blood and corruption.

Episode 2

Air date: 2022-04-29

The Jogo do Bicho gets the books, stages and screens and enters the pop culture of Rio de Janeiro. In parallel, the bicheiros bosses make the geopolitics of the game in the territorial division of the city.

Episode 3

Air date: 2022-04-29

The bicheiros summit end up in prison and a new configuration of crime in Rio de Janeiro begins to take shape with the emergence of militias and a new generation with a thirst for blood.

Episode 4

Air date: 2022-04-29

The militias' domination project takes over Rio de Janeiro, institutionalizing itself in political positions. Crime, police, politics and power mix in the Wonderful City.