Criminal Code is very much a procedural along the lines of American shows like Criminal Minds, with a bit of The Bridge mixed in. Our Take: Most of the first episode of Criminal Code (Original title: DNA do Crime) is taken right out of the American procedural handbook.
Packed with undeniable surprises and unexpected developments, Netflix’s latest show, Criminal Code, delivers precisely what fans of crime series crave. In just eight episodes, Criminal Code maintains a rapid pace, offering a surprising plot twist at every juncture.
(Error Code: 232011) A new Netflix drama from Brazil, Criminal Code, would likely fit in well with cop procedurals on CBS if it was in English. In fact, we were a bit surprised to see just how much the show cribbed from procedural shows here in the US. CRIMINAL CODE: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
Created by producer-director Heitor Dhalia ( A Divisão, O Arcanjo Renegado ), Criminal Code was written by Bernardo Barcellos ( I Wanna Have One Million Friends ), Leonardo Levis ( Ela e Eu ), and Bruno Passeri ( Rotas do Ódio ). The series stars Rômulo Braga, Maeve Jinkings, and Thomás Aquino. Giddyup!