Netflix Debuts First Brazilian Medical Drama
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- Netflix announced MED, its first Brazilian medical drama, starring Clara Moneke and produced by Paranoid, at the Rio2C conference.
- Netflix reported a 60% year‑on‑year increase in viewing of Brazilian titles between July‑December 2025 after opening its new Brazil headquarters in January.
- Netflix greenlit its first Brazilian legal drama, Habeas Corpus, produced by Café Royal, now in production.
- Netflix unveiled a five‑show slate that also includes a documentary on sailor Tamara Klink’s Arctic trek, a melodrama by Rogério Gomes, and two comedies – Os Crentes and an open‑marriage series by Alexandre Machado.
- Elisabetta Zenatti said Rio2C offers a platform to showcase the strength and diversity of Netflix’s Brazilian stories and connect with audiences both locally and internationally.
Why it matters: The 60% YoY viewership surge shows strong demand for Brazilian content, meaning Netflix’s investment in local originals—such as the new medical drama MED—boosts audience engagement and gives Brazilian creators a global platform, reinforcing the streamer’s growth strategy in Latin America.
