Rivers of Fate is one of the most popular series on Netflix this week, alongside more well-known scripted dramas like Untamed, Sullivan's Crossing and Extant. With no stars and little advance publicity, Rivers of Fate is a late summer hit. Why? The Brazilian crime drama has quickly earned international buzz thanks to its tense storytelling, lush visuals and compelling themes of survival and redemption. Fans of gritty thrillers will find plenty to love here, but so will anyone who enjoys character-driven drama with emotional weight.