Rulers of Fortune (2025) is a Brazilian crime drama series about illegal gambling and family rivalry in Rio de Janeiro. The show was created by Heitor Dhalia, Bernardo Barcellos, and Bruno Passeri.
The ensemble cast includes André Lamoglia, Juliana Paes, Chico Díaz, Giullia Buscaccio, Mel Maia, and Xamã. The premise follows Profeta, a young man whose rapid rise in the Jogo do Bicho upends long-standing criminal families, as legalization talks and foreign interest inflame rivalries.
The series premieres globally on Netflix on October 29, 2025, produced as a Brazilian Netflix original.
Rulers of Fortune Age Rating
Rulers of Fortune is rated TV-MA on Netflix for strong violence, criminal activity, sexual content, and pervasive mature themes. The TV-MA label means the series is intended for mature audiences and may be unsuitable for viewers under 17. For parents, that means expect scenes designed for adult viewers rather than family viewing.
Violence & Peril
Violence in the series is frequent and intense. Expect gunfights, beatings, and violent confrontations that are realistic and sometimes sudden. Some scenes show physical injury and the emotional aftermath, though ultra-graphic gore is limited. The atmosphere is tense and dangerous, with frequent life-threatening stakes for main characters.
Language
Strong language is common throughout the series. Characters frequently use profanity during arguments and confrontations. Derogatory terms and slurs may appear as part of character speech and worldbuilding. This language is used to convey the rawness and brutality of the criminal environment.
Mature Themes
Rulers of Fortune explores organized crime, corruption, betrayal, greed, and sexual relationships tied to power. The show examines family dysfunction and moral compromise inside criminal dynasties. Topics such as illicit gambling (Jogo do Bicho), potential legalization, and the influence of foreign criminal groups are central. Sexual content and adult relationships are present, and the series portrays substance use and moral decay in the underworld.
Is Rulers of Fortune Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The series contains violence, sexual situations, and adult themes unsuitable for preteens. The emotional intensity and criminal subject matter make it inappropriate for this age group.
Ages 13–15: Not recommended. Younger teens may be disturbed by the realistic violence and mature sexual content. If a teen insists on watching, parental co-viewing and careful scene selection are essential.
Ages 16–17: With guidance. Older teens may follow the plot and its social issues, but parents should discuss violence, criminal consequences, and sexual dynamics. For many families, 16–17 is the lower bound for supervised viewing.
Final recommendation: Rulers of Fortune is best suited to adults. If permitted, viewing with parental guidance is advised for older teens (16–17) only.
What Parents Can Do
- Pre-screen key episodes to judge intensity and decide which scenes to skip, focusing on violence and sexual content.
- Use viewing as a prompt to talk about organized crime, the real harms it causes, and how media dramatizes criminal life.
- Explain cultural and legal context—what Jogo do Bicho is and why gambling debates and corruption matter—so teens separate fiction from fact.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the age rating for Rulers of Fortune?
A: Rulers of Fortune is rated TV-MA on Netflix for violence, sexual content, and mature themes.
Q: Is Rulers of Fortune appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. The series contains violent crime, sexual situations, and mature themes not suitable for children or most younger teens.
Q: Are there scary or very violent scenes?
A: Yes. Expect frequent violence, gunplay, and tense, potentially distressing confrontations.
Q: Does the series include strong language or slurs?
A: Yes. Strong profanity and harsh language appear regularly as part of characters’ dialogue.
Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: The show includes adult sexual situations and mature sexual content tied to relationships and power dynamics.
Q: Where and when can I watch it?
A: Rulers of Fortune premieres on Netflix on October 29, 2025.