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‘City of God’ returns with a story of militias and corrupt politicians
The second season of City of God: The Fight Rages On has arrived on HBO Max, two years after the show began.
Set in 2004, it follows Berenice as she seeks support from residents while competing with councilman Israel, who is linked to a militia and organized crime.
Buscapé investigates the criminal ties behind journalist Lígia’s murder, which ended the first season.
Meanwhile, Jerusa approaches Israel with a business plan that serves a corrupt public security secretary seeking more influence in the favela.
The story links local politics, militias and criminal groups, while also giving space to family life, romance and efforts to confront crime without weapons.
The series continues the story of the 2002 film City of God, which reached international audiences but was later criticized for romanticizing violence and stereotyping favelas.
Whether another season is made depends on audience numbers, and the director says long gaps between seasons can weaken viewers’ interest.
The second season of HBO Max’s City of God: The Fight Rages On follows crime, militias and corrupt politicians in the Cidade de Deus community.
Set in 2004, the story includes Buscapé’s effort to uncover a criminal network and avenge journalist Lígia.
The season also follows Berenice as she seeks support from residents and challenges councilman Israel, who is involved with militias and organized crime.
The series expands beyond clashes between criminals and police to include family life, romance and efforts to confront crime without weapons.
- Who
- The story follows characters including Buscapé, Berenice and councilman Israel.
- What
- The second season of City of God: The Fight Rages On explores militias, corrupt politicians and crime in the community.
- When
- The story is set in 2004. Folha published its article on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- The Cidade de Deus favela, in Brazil.
- Why
- Buscapé seeks to uncover a criminal network and avenge journalist Lígia, who was murdered after investigating links among militias, politicians and drug traffickers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The series premiered, continuing the story of the 2002 film.
Journalist Lígia was murdered after investigating links among militias, politicians and drug traffickers.
Prime Video cancelled Cangaço Novo, citing a lack of audience, according to the article.
The new episodes of City of God: The Fight Rages On arrived on HBO Max.
- Setting
- 2004
- Platform
- HBO Max
- Berenice’s actor
- Roberta Rodrigues
- Buscapé’s actor
- Alexandre Rodrigues
- Publication date
- November 8, 2026
What people are saying
The series speaks a lot to the moment we are living in, in relation to coups and political links with the wrong people. Brazilian art has always been a place for denunciation, for talking about our time.
The impact of a work today is more fragmented.
We effectively need to reach a considerable number of viewers for another season to happen.