Series synopsis
Rio Connection is a crime drama television series that premiered on Globoplay on February 23, 2023. It ended on April 13, 2023. It was created by Mauro Lima. It stars Valerio Morigi, Aksel Üstün, Raphaël Kahn and Marina Ruy Barbosa.
In 1970s Brazil, a Corsican gangster, a Sicilian Capo and a master forger join forces to revolutionize the Mafia in South America. As American and Italian law enforcement close in, the trio must navigate dangerous alliances, shady deals and their own dark pasts to establish their criminal empire.
Premise
In 1970s Brazil, a Corsican gangster, a Sicilian Capo and a master forger join forces to revolutionize the Mafia in South America. As American and Italian law enforcement close in, the trio must navigate dangerous alliances, shady deals and their own dark pasts to establish their criminal empire.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Valerio Morigi as Tomasso Buscetta
- Aksel Üstün as Julien Sarti
- Raphaël Kahn as Fernand Legros
- Marina Ruy Barbosa as Ana Barbosa
- Aryè Campos as Amanda Singleton
- Rômulo Arantes Neto as Frederico
- Felipe Rocha as Michel Niccolli
- Carla Salle as Maria Christina
Supporting cast
- Brian Townes as Peter Walsh
- Maria Casadevall as Lilly
- Bruno Gissoni as Bruno Legere
- Nicolas Prattes as Giovanni Nicola
- Renata Sorrah as Cassandra
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 23, 2023 | April 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 23, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 2, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Globoplay |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |