Tremembé is a 2025 Brazilian true-crime prison drama miniseries. The five-episode Amazon Original explores life inside the Tremembé Penitentiary Complex in São Paulo.
It was developed for Prime Video and adapts reporting and nonfiction by Ullisses Campbell. The series stars Marina Ruy Barbosa as Suzane von Richthofen and features Carol Garcia, Bianca Comparato, Lucas Oradovschi, and others. Tremembé premieres globally on Prime Video on October 31, 2025.
Tremembé Age Rating
Prime Video lists Tremembé with a TV-14 rating, which basically means parents are advised to be cautious with younger viewers. Shows rated TV-14 often include things like intense or emotional scenes, some violence, strong language, or mild sexual content — nothing as graphic as a TV-MA show, but still not meant for kids. In short, it’s a drama that might be too mature for anyone under 14, and that’s the official rating listed by Prime Video.
Violence & Peril
Violence and physical confrontations are central to this prison drama. The series portrays fights, tense standoffs, and scenes that recreate real crimes connected to the characters’ histories. Some episodes include blood and physical injury, and the tone can be intense and unsettling. Because the show examines the aftermath and psychology of violent crimes, it builds sustained tension and threat across episodes.
Language
Expect frequent coarse language, insults, and harsh dialogue. Characters use profanity when confronting each other, and prisoners speak in blunt, often aggressive terms. The dialogue is authentic to prison settings and to the real-life figures the series fictionalizes.
Mature Themes
Tremembé explores heavy themes: murder cases, sexual violence allegations associated with real persons, psychological trauma, incarceration, and the media circus around notorious criminals. Issues of justice, power dynamics, manipulation, and intimate relationships inside prison are recurring. The series also prompts questions about rehabilitation, punishment, and public fascination with crime. Because it draws from real crimes and real victims, the themes can be emotionally raw.
Is Tremembé Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. Tremembé’s subject matter is adult and distressing. Its portrayals of real violent crimes and prison life are inappropriate for preteens.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Mature teens might follow the plot, but parents should preview episodes. Scenes of violence and adult themes may upset younger teens.
Ages 16–17: With caution. Older teens may handle the material, especially with prior discussion about real events and context. Expect sustained mature themes, and encourage conversation after viewing.
Final recommendation: Tremembé is best suited to older teens (16+) only when parents pre-screen and discuss the real-world context. For younger teens, wait until they are older.
What Parents Can Do
- Pre-screen at least the first episode so you can judge the tone and specific scenes. This will help you decide if your teen is ready for the series.
- Discuss real facts versus dramatization before and after viewing. Explain which events are fictionalized and which are based on reporting or books.
- Prepare to talk about victims, trauma, and the impact of crime. Support emotional responses and pause viewing if a scene becomes too upsetting.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is Tremembé’s official age rating?
A: Prime Video lists Tremembé as TV-14 on its platform.
Q: Is Tremembé appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. The drama covers real violent crimes and adult themes; it is not appropriate for children.
Q: Are there violent or scary scenes?
A: Yes. The series includes violent confrontations, recreations of crimes, and intense prison scenes.
Q: Does the show include strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Expect frequent profanity and harsh, direct dialogue consistent with the prison setting.
Q: Is there sexual content or references to sexual crimes?
A: The series references sexual crimes and relationships tied to real cases. Parents should be prepared for serious sexual-crime themes.
Q: Where and when can I watch Tremembé?
A: Tremembé premieres globally on Prime Video on October 31, 2025.