3%
Brazilian dystopian thriller about survival and inequality
About 3%
Released: 2016
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 4 Seasons
Cast
Bianca Comparato, Vaneza Oliveira, Rodolfo Valente, Rafael Lozano, Cynthia Senek, Bruno Fagundes, Thais Lago, Laila Garin, Fernando Rubro, Amanda Magalhães, Zezé Motta, Celso Frateschi, João Miguel, Michel Gomes, Viviane Porto, Mel Fronckowiak, Sergio Mamberti
About 3%
3% is a Brazilian TV series that falls within the TV Dramas genre. The show first premiered in 2016 and has garnered a dedicated fan base for its unique storyline and engaging characters.
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About
3% is set in a dystopian society divided between the devastated Inland and the posh Offshore, where only 3% of individuals pass a series of tests to earn a spot in a utopian paradise. The series follows a group of young candidates as they face physical, moral, and emotional challenges in a cutthroat competition to secure a better life.
Making / Production
The show is created by Pedro Aguilera and has gained critical acclaim for its thought-provoking narrative and high production values. The series is filmed in São Paulo, Brazil, and features a diverse cast that adds authenticity to the story's setting.
Actors
- João Miguel as Ezequiel - The enigmatic leader responsible for overseeing the rigorous selection process.
- Bianca Comparato as Michele Santana - A determined candidate with a mysterious past who challenges the status quo.
- Michel Gomes as Fernando Carvalho - A compassionate candidate caught between loyalty and survival.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show's title, "3%," refers to the small percentage of candidates who successfully make it to the Offshore.
- 3% is Netflix's first Portuguese-language original series.
- The series combines elements of science fiction, drama, and thriller genres to create a compelling narrative.
Awards
3% has received critical acclaim and won several awards in the category of Best Television Series in Brazil.
Quotes
- "In this process, you will face your worst enemy - yourself." - Ezequiel
- "We are the 3% who dream of a different world." - Michele Santana
Music, Soundtrack
- The series features an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the tension and emotion of each scene.
- The music in 3% is carefully selected to complement the dystopian setting and character development.
About 3%
In a dystopian future only 3% of society is granted access to a better world, testing participants through brutal challenges.
